2 Poemes

Alexander ScriabinOp.69

ModernWell-known~6 min
H8
Henle (estimated)
RCM 9ABRSM 9

About this piece

Scriabin's Op.69 '2 Poemes' are late-period works that delve deeper into his unique harmonic language and spiritual exploration. These pieces are highly evocative, featuring refined textures and intense emotional journeys.

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Teacher notes

Players must develop a sophisticated understanding of Scriabin's harmonic progressions and be able to execute rapid dynamic changes and subtle rubato.

Technical focus

pedalingrubatoarpeggioswide-spandramatic-contrast

Mood

passionatemysteriousdramatic

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is 2 Poemes (Op.69) by Alexander Scriabin?

2 Poemes (Op.69) is rated Henle level 8 of 9 — concert repertoire, roughly diploma level. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 9.

What level do I need to play 2 Poemes?

You should be comfortable at Henle level 8 — meaning you can already play level 7–8 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 Poemes?

A typical performance of 2 Poemes (Op.69) lasts about 6 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for 2 Poemes?

2 Poemes (Op.69) is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.