Scriabin's Op.59 pieces are potent examples of his mature style, blending rich, chromatic harmony with evocative melodic lines. They are known for their profound emotional intensity and atmospheric soundscapes.
Requires sophisticated control of tone color, complex pedaling techniques, and a deep understanding of Scriabin's harmonic language.
2 Pieces (Op.59) is rated Henle level 7 of 9 — late advanced repertoire, roughly ABRSM grade 8 and above. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 9.
You should be comfortable at Henle level 7 — meaning you can already play level 6–7 pieces cleanly. Learning it one level early is possible as a stretch piece, but more than that usually leads to months of frustration.
A typical performance of 2 Pieces (Op.59) lasts about 8 minutes.
2 Pieces (Op.59) is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.