Piano Sonata No. 4 in F-sharp major

Aleksandr ScriabinOp. 30

ModernSpecialistsonataF-sharp majorAndante3/4~8 min
H8
Henle (estimated)
RCM 10ABRSM 8

About this piece

Scriabin’s fourth sonata is a bridge between his earlier Chopin-esque romanticism and his later mystical style. It is uniquely structured, consisting of an atmospheric first part and a frenetic, ecstatic finale.

Teacher notes

The primary challenge is managing the shifting, lush harmonic palette while maintaining a clear sense of melodic line.

Technical focus

cantabilerubatovoicinglarge-chordswide-span

Mood

mysteriouspassionateatmospheric

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Piano Sonata No. 4 in F-sharp major (Op. 30) by Aleksandr Scriabin?

Piano Sonata No. 4 in F-sharp major (Op. 30) is rated Henle level 8 of 9 — concert repertoire, roughly diploma level. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 10.

What level do I need to play Piano Sonata No. 4 in F-sharp major?

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 Piano Sonata No. 4 in F-sharp major?

A typical performance of Piano Sonata No. 4 in F-sharp major (Op. 30) lasts about 8 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Piano Sonata No. 4 in F-sharp major?

Piano Sonata No. 4 in F-sharp major (Op. 30) is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.

What pieces are similar to Piano Sonata No. 4 in F-sharp major?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Étude in D-sharp minor, No. 12 by Aleksandr Scriabin, Vers la flamme by Aleksandr Scriabin, Allegro de concert by Aleksandr Scriabin — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.