@@paullewis2413 Scriabin's modernist style was devoid of the musical genius that went before him and he is certainly overrated. He falls around 300 on a list of composers far more accomplished (and many less well known) than he.
Where he falls in the list of composers you mentioned is of absolutely no relevance to me and I’m sure many others. Sure this symphony doesn’t measure up to the finest, however it’s overall extremely enjoyable and that’s what listening to music is fundamentally all about. Don’t understand where the overrated comes from as I’ve only ever heard one work of his performed live.
What a fascinating work. When a composition like this, (which admittedly has its longueurs) , is performed with such outstanding artists it suddenly becomes something quite special. . Thanks for the upload of a symphony I’ve never encountered before.
Are there other examples of symphonies where singing is introduced in the last movement or later movements? Beethoven's 9th comes to mind, but I don't know if this is typical.
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