Scriabin's Op. 44 '2 Poemes' are late romantic works that showcase his signature harmonic language and ecstatic expression. They are characterized by shimmering textures, soaring melodies, and a profound emotional intensity.
Mastering the intricate pedaling and achieving seamless arpeggiated figures are essential for their luminous sound.
2 Poemes (Op.44) 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 8.
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 Poemes (Op.44) lasts about 7 minutes.
2 Poemes (Op.44) is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.