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This unique collaboration between a musicologist and two pianists - all experts in Russian music - takes a fresh look at the supercharged music and polarizing reception of the Russian composer Alexander Scriabin. From his Chopin-inspired miniatures to his genre-bending symphonies and avant-garde late works, Scriabin left a unique mark on music history. Scriabin's death centennial in 2015 brought wider exposure and renewed attention to this pioneering composer. Music lovers who are curious about Scriabin have been torn between specialized academic studies and popular sources that glamorize his interests and activities, often at the expense of historical accuracy. This book bridges the divide between these two branches of literature, and brings a modern perspective to his music and legacy.
About the Author
Lincoln Ballard (b. 1975) grew up in Ohio and studied music history and musicology at Miami University, Florida State University, and the University of Washington. His published writings offer authoritative analyses of the music from Russian pianist-composer Alexander Scriabin. Blogs and other pieces concern a wide range of music-related subjects, including progressive rock of the 1970s and 1980s, to the Romantic piano concerto, and other genres. Ballard has taught music history at multiple colleges and universities, and performs on guitar.
