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Alexander Scriabin (1872–1915) born in Moscow, was an innovative, mystical, avant-garde Russian pianist and composer. This film explores Scriabin’s profound vision of art's unity — where music, movement, light and colour merge to create transcendent experiences. Some claim Scriabin pioneered atonality before Schoenberg. Key works: Poème, Op. 32 No. 1 (1903) and Vers la flamme, Op. 72 (1914). Featuring commentary from esteemed musicians like Eduard Artemyev, Vladimir Ashkenazy and Vladimir Horowitz, Artist: Hermann Nitsch, conductor Mikhail Pletnev and insights from Scriabin’s daughter: Marina Scriabine, this documentary offers a unique glimpse into the life and works of one of music’s most enigmatic figures. Shot across stunning locales in Switzerland, Italy and Russia, enriched with Scriabin’s own writings and rare archival materials. The highlight includes a historic recording of Scriabin himself, playing his Poem Op. 32 No. 1 on a Welte Mignon player-piano, recorded in 1908.
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Cast & Crew
Hermann Nitsch
Himself
Vladimir Horowitz
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Vladimir Ashkenazy
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Mikhail Pletnev
Himself
Sergey Rachmaninoff
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Ivan Wyschnegradsky
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Eduard Artemyev
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Frequently Asked Questions
Alexander Scriabin – Towards the Light / Calculation and Ecstasy was released on August 15, 1996.
The runtime of Alexander Scriabin – Towards the Light / Calculation and Ecstasy is 58m.
Alexander Scriabin – Towards the Light / Calculation and Ecstasy is a Documentary movie.
Alexander Scriabin – Towards the Light / Calculation and Ecstasy is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.
Alexander Scriabin – Towards the Light / Calculation and Ecstasy was directed by Oliver Becker.
The main cast of Alexander Scriabin – Towards the Light / Calculation and Ecstasy includes Hermann Nitsch, Vladimir Horowitz, Vladimir Ashkenazy.
Alexander Scriabin – Towards the Light / Calculation and Ecstasy is originally in English.