2 Impromptus

Alexander ScriabinOp.12

RomanticSpecialistimpromptunocturneF-sharp minorAndante cantabile4/4~5.5 min
H5
Henle (estimated)
RCM 7ABRSM 6

About this piece

Aleksandr Scriabin's "2 Impromptus" Op.12 are early Romantic works that showcase his developing lyrical style and harmonic sensibility. They are characterized by their passionate melodies and expressive depth.

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Teacher notes

Focus on developing a rich, singing tone and expressive use of rubato to convey the yearning melodies.

Technical focus

cantabilepedalingrubatovoicingflowing-sixteenths

Mood

lyricalintimatecontemplative

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is 2 Impromptus (Op.12) by Alexander Scriabin?

2 Impromptus (Op.12) is rated Henle level 5 of 9 — late intermediate repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 6–7. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 7.

What level do I need to play 2 Impromptus?

You should be comfortable at Henle level 5 — meaning you can already play level 4–5 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 Impromptus?

A typical performance of 2 Impromptus (Op.12) lasts about 5.5 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for 2 Impromptus?

2 Impromptus (Op.12) is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.