2 Impromptus

Alexander ScriabinOp.14

RomanticSpecialistimpromptuC-sharp minorAndante4/4~4 min
H5
Henle (estimated)
RCM 7ABRSM 6

About this piece

Scriabin's Op. 14 Impromptu in C-sharp minor is an intensely expressive work from his early creative period. It features a brooding, melancholic mood conveyed through rich harmonies, passionate melodic lines, and a sense of introspection.

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Teacher notes

Emphasize a rich, resonant tone and the ability to shape the melodic line with expressive rubato.

Technical focus

cantabilerubatopedalingvoicing

Mood

melancholiccontemplativelyrical

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is 2 Impromptus (Op.14) by Alexander Scriabin?

2 Impromptus (Op.14) 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.14) lasts about 4 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for 2 Impromptus?

2 Impromptus (Op.14) is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.