4 Preludes

Alexander ScriabinOp.22

RomanticWell-knownpreludeE majorMaestoso4/4~3 min
H5
Henle (estimated)
RCM 6ABRSM 6

About this piece

Scriabin's Prelude Op. 22 No. 1 is a majestic and powerful piece, known for its rich harmonies and emphatic statements. It is distinctive for its dramatic opening chords and subsequent lyrical unfolding.

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Teacher notes

Developing the strength and control for the large chords while maintaining tonal quality is the main technical challenge.

Technical focus

large-chordsdramatic-contrastrubatovoicing

Mood

powerfuldramaticbrilliant

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is 4 Preludes (Op.22) by Alexander Scriabin?

4 Preludes (Op.22) is rated Henle level 5 of 9 — late intermediate repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 6–7. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 6.

What level do I need to play 4 Preludes?

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 4 Preludes?

A typical performance of 4 Preludes (Op.22) lasts about 3 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for 4 Preludes?

4 Preludes (Op.22) is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.