Henle Verlag Skrjabin Alexander - Etude cis-moll op.2 nr.1 - Piano
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Summary of This Score
Written when Alexander Scriabin was only 15 years old, this étude titled "Andante" is one of those pieces that leave a lasting mark on the piano repertoire. Published in 1893, it quickly gained remarkable success and remains today a favored choice for pianists seeking expressiveness and sonic refinement. Here, no flashy virtuosity: the interest lies in the quality of touch and the ability to make the polyphony sing within dense chords.
This piano score invites you to develop a flexible and controlled legato, while maintaining exemplary clarity in the hierarchy of voices. Simultaneously bringing out the upper line and the middle voices requires attentive listening, control of weight, and precise pedaling management. Classified as medium difficulty, this étude is an excellent step for working on sonority, finger independence, and projection of the melodic line, while discovering Scriabin's characteristic harmonic language.
In the Henle Urtext edition, the fingerings proposed by Boris Giltburg provide particularly relevant support: they guide the hand through chord transitions, encourage phrasing continuity, and help stabilize position shifts. An engaging and formative piece, perfect for enriching an intermediate-level classical piano score program.
Technical specifications
| Musical Genre | Classical | Publication | Sheet music |
| Composer | Alexander Scriabin | Instrumentation | Piano |
| Artist | Boris Giltburg (fingerings) | Genre | Classical score (étude) |
| Edition | Henle Urtext | Difficulty | Medium |
Questions frequently asked
What is the difficulty level of Scriabin's Etude op. 2 no. 1?
This score is classified as intermediate difficulty. It notably requires mastering legato, finger independence, and voice hierarchy within dense chords.
Does the Henle edition of the Etude in C-sharp minor op. 2 no. 1 include fingerings?
Fingerings are provided by pianist Boris Giltburg. They accompany chord progressions and position shifts to support phrase continuity.
What instrumentation is intended for this Scriabin score?
The work is written for solo piano.
Which technical aspects can be worked on with this Andante étude?
The focus is on projecting the upper melodic line and inner voices within dense polyphony. Managing weight in chords and precise pedaling are also required. The writing emphasizes tone control rather than virtuosic display.
From which edition is this score of the Etude in C-sharp minor op. 2 no. 1 taken?
The score is published in the Henle Urtext edition. It presents Alexander Scriabin's work, originally published in 1893.
