Alexander Scriabin and the 'Mystic Chord'

Pianist, teacher, and composer Rick Ferguson discusses and performs the music of Alexander Scriabin. Rick performs two preludes of Alexander Scriabin: Prelude Opus 11 #13 Prelude Opus 67 #1 Learn more about Rick Ferguson at https://rickfm.com Scriabin developed his 'Mystic Chord' as a response to the Theosophical teachings of Madame Blavatsky. This fascinating composer and pianist was born in Moscow in 1872. His orchestral music is noted for its unusual harmonies through which he sought to explore musical symbolism.  This video contains "Désir Op. 57 no. 1" from    • Alexander Scriabin plays Scriabin