2 Poemes

Alexander ScriabinOp.71

ModernWell-known~5 min
H8
Henle (estimated)
RCM 9ABRSM 9

About this piece

Scriabin's Op.71 '2 Poemes' are among his final works, representing a culmination of his highly individual harmonic and expressive style. They are characterized by their ethereal beauty, complex harmonies, and profound emotional depth.

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Teacher notes

The primary technical and interpretive challenge lies in conveying the profound spiritual and emotional content through nuanced phrasing and precise control of Scriabin's advanced harmonic vocabulary.

Technical focus

pedalingrubatoarpeggioswide-spandramatic-contrast

Mood

passionatemysteriousdramatic

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is 2 Poemes (Op.71) by Alexander Scriabin?

2 Poemes (Op.71) 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.71) lasts about 5 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for 2 Poemes?

2 Poemes (Op.71) is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.