2 Danses

Alexander ScriabinOp.73

RomanticKnownpreludeD majorAllegro con grazia2/4~4 min
H6
Henle (estimated)
RCM 7ABRSM 7

About this piece

Scriabin's Op. 73, No. 2 is a dazzling and energetic dance that exemplifies his late compositional style with its complex harmonies and driving rhythm. The piece demands both technical prowess and interpretive flair.

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Teacher notes

Focus on achieving a light, agile touch and precise articulation in the rapid figuration.

Technical focus

speed-agilityfinger-independenceflowing-sixteenthsrubatoarticulation

Mood

energeticpassionatebrilliant

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is 2 Danses (Op.73) by Alexander Scriabin?

2 Danses (Op.73) is rated Henle level 6 of 9 — advanced repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 7–8. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 7.

What level do I need to play 2 Danses?

You should be comfortable at Henle level 6 — meaning you can already play level 5–6 pieces cleanly. Learning it one level early is possible as a stretch piece, but more than that usually leads to months of frustration.

How long is 2 Danses?

A typical performance of 2 Danses (Op.73) lasts about 4 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for 2 Danses?

2 Danses (Op.73) is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.