Great Russian Composers: Alexander Scriabin

2004-01-01

This fascinating documentary explores the life and career of Alexander Scriabin, one of Russia's most influential and enigmatic pianists and composers. From his early days at the keyboard to his emigration to Switzerland -- where he focused on composing such major works as his "Third Symphony" and "The Divine Poem," a work based on theosophical ideas then in vogue -- every aspect of the celebrated musician's work is examined.