Alexander Scriabin is a Russian composer and conductor. He was spoken of as a composer-philosopher. It was Alexander Nikolaevich who came up with the concept of light-color-sound, which is a visualization of a melody using color.
He devoted the last years of his life to the creation of the so-called "Mystery". The composer dreamed of combining in one "bottle" - music, singing, dance, architecture and painting. An unexpected death prevented him from realizing his plan.
Childhood and youth
Alexander was incredibly lucky to be born on the territory of Moscow. It was here that he spent his childhood and youth. He was born into a family of native nobles.
In the Scriabin family, almost all were military men. And only Nikolai Alexandrovich (the composer's father) decided to break the tradition. He entered the Faculty of Law. As a result, the head of the family became a well-deserved diplomat. One can guess that Alexander Nikolayevich was brought up in a rather prosperous family.
The composer was lucky not only with his father, but also with his mother. This woman was described as a sincere and kind person. She was educated, and endowed with extraordinary natural beauty. In addition, Scriabin's mother had a good voice and skillfully played the piano. She toured a lot and even performed on stage a week before Alexander's birth.
The date of birth of the Russian composer is December 25, 1871. He had to grow up quickly. His mother died of consumption, barely reaching the age of 22. The head of the family, who was financed by the family, was often forced to travel on business trips. Responsibility for the upbringing of children fell on the shoulders of aunts and grandmothers.
Love for your work
Alexander Nikolayevich owes his love to music to his aunt. It was she who taught Scriabin to play the piano. The woman noted that the boy grasps melodies on the go and easily loses them. Soon it was already impossible to tear him away from the piano. He could spend hours playing a musical instrument.
In 1882 he entered the cadet corps. Naturally, the soul of Alexander Nikolaevich lay in creativity. He continued to make music here. The father did not see his son as a composer. He wanted Scriabin to become a military man.
The idol of his youth was Frederic Chopin. When Scriabin heard the wonderful works of the composer, he took up pen and paper. As a teenager, he composed a canon and nocturne for piano. After that, he takes paid piano lessons.
His dream came true when he became a student at the Moscow Conservatory. This event happened when he was barely 16 years old. He graduated with honors from the faculty and left the educational institution with a gold medal.
The creative path and music of the composer Alexander Scriabin
Recall that Alexander Nikolayevich took up writing musical works as a child. He took up composing miniatures, sketches and preludes. The maestro's compositions were filled with lyrical motifs.
In 1894, the first performance of the maestro took place in the cultural capital of Russia. At that time he was only 22 years old. He managed to fill the musical piggy bank with a sufficient number of works to hold a protracted concert. The performance at home was a success. The public rejoiced.
A warm welcome inspired the maestro, after which he went on a European tour. Foreign critics noted the originality and originality of Scriabin's works. They emphasized that the maestro's compositions contain high intellect and philosophy.
In the late 90s, he took up teaching. It was more of a necessity than a desire. Alexander Nikolaevich was forced to support a large family. It is important to note that during this period of time Scriabin also began to mature as an artist. Now he looks at music exclusively as one of the keys to conveying an accurate and concise worldview system.
He undertakes to write several symphonies. Scriabin kills the canons of the genre. Critics reacted ambiguously to the maestro's antics. They refused to accept symphonies in non-standard sound. At the beginning of 1905, the composer presented the third symphony to the public. The work was called "Divine Poem".
In the third symphony, the maestro tried on the role of a playwright. He tried to fix the evolution of the human spirit in the work. Surprisingly, the audience accepted the novelty quite warmly. The presentation of the symphony made the most pleasant impressions. She struck music lovers with spontaneity and penetration. In turn, inexorable music critics perceived the creation as a door to a new era.
Alexander Scriabin: Peak popularity
The maestro is in the spotlight. On the wave of overwhelming success, he sets about writing the "Mystery". The purpose of a piece of music is to unite all kinds of arts. The maestro has developed a light-color-sound concept. She allowed the composer to see the embodiment of sound in color.
Around the same period of time, he wrote a number of major works for piano, orchestra and organ. Of the musical novelties, the public appreciated the "Poem of Ecstasy". Many critics attribute the work to the list of the most striking works of the Russian composer.
The composer did not stop there. Soon, music lovers enjoyed the composition "Prometheus" In a piece of music, a separate part belongs to the light. Alas, not all ideas were translated into reality. For example, the premiere of the composition took place without the use of special equipment. The presentation of musical material had to be accompanied by a change in color waves.
Details of privacy
Scriabin has always been in the spotlight. During his short life, he was seen in a serious relationship three times. Natalya Sekerina is the first woman with whom the great maestro had a love affair. They were in active correspondence, he trusted Natasha the most intimate. Alexander Nikolaevich hoped that she Sekerina would become his wife. But the girl's parents had other plans. They considered the young composer not a worthy party for their daughter.
Vera Ivanovna Isakovich became the maestro's first official wife. The woman belonged to creative personalities. She worked as a pianist. The family even held a joint concert in the capital of France. At the beginning of their family life, they lived in Russia, and then moved to Europe. 4 children were born in the family, two of them died in infancy.
In 1905, Scriabin was seen in a relationship with Tatyana Shlozer. The woman idolized Scriabin. She has been looking for an opportunity to meet her idol for many years. Her wish came true in 1902. Scriabin was surprised by how the girl understands his works. She bombarded him with compliments, which the official wife did not do.
Schlozer, under the guise of a student, began to take lessons from Alexander Nikolayevich. Soon she boldly declared her feelings. After some time, Tatyana and Alexander no longer concealed their position. Friends and relatives could not forgive the composer for this novel. Vera refused to give her husband a divorce. Tatyana did not take the place of an official wife, and spent her whole life as a concubine. Schlözer gave birth to her husband three children.
Interesting facts about the composer Alexander Scriabin
- At the end of the Seventh Sonata, the maestro placed a chord of 25 sounds. Three pianists can play it at the same time.
- The composer's worldview was influenced by the outstanding philosopher Trubetskoy.
- He signed an agreement to rent an apartment on the Arbat for 3 years. The term expired April 14, 1915. Interestingly, he died on this day.
The last years of the life of the maestro
The composer's life was cut short. In 1915, he complained to doctors about an abscess that appeared on his face. As a result, the inflammatory process aggravated and flowed into sepsis. There was no visible improvement after surgery. Streptococcal blood poisoning caused the death of the maestro. He died on April 14, 1915. His body was buried at the Novodevichy cemetery.
He spent a whole week in agony. Scriabin managed to draw up a will, as well as a written appeal to the emperor, so that he would recognize his last civil union as legal. When the official wife Vera Ivanovna found out what state Alexander Nikolayevich was in, she softened a little. She also petitioned for the Schlozer children to be recognized as legitimate.
