Alexander Scriabin
Russian composer and pianist
ποΈJanuary 6, 1872 - April 27, 1915
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πBiography
Alexander Scriabin was a Russian composer and pianist. Influenced by theosophy, he is considered an early pioneer of modernism in music, known for his unique harmonic language and concepts of synesthesia.
πMajor Works & Achievements
- β¦Composed the famous 'The Poem of Ecstasy'
- β¦Developed a unique atonal musical system
- β¦Pioneered the concept of a 'color keyboard' (synesthesia)
π¬Famous Quotes
"I am God.
"To become an optimist, one must experience despair and conquer it.
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