Fantasie

Fantasie in B minor
Op.28 Scriabin: Fantasie in B minor, Op.28
Scriabin
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A chord that
grips the depths of the heart
with sorrow.

A dramatic
breath of sound
that contrasts
with the solemn night.

An angel's robe
flutters.

The sound that
crawls for a moment
slips through the water's surface,
taking the droplets
to the heights.

The gathered grains
head toward the rough waves
and swirling winds.

The black waves rage,
and the moon
is veiled
in mystery.

A realm of fantasy
to this extent.

Overwhelming.

The waves ripple,
shaking the moon.

The waves, foaming
with frenzy,
swallow the moon.

The moon hides itself,
and the curtain falls.

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This piece is also performed by many pianists.
This time, I would like to introduce performances by two pianists who offer different impressions.
Sviatoslav Richter and Akito Tani. Tani's performance has a very delicate clarity in every single note, as if droplets were catching the light and sparkling. Strangely, he does not lose any power, and delicacy and momentum coexist. Perhaps it is the sensation that his fingertips touch the keyboard at a very small, single point. It was very impressive how each note rang out clearly without any muddiness.

On the other hand, Richter provides a sense of security that wraps around the entire music, perhaps because I have been listening to him for many years.
He is unwavering even in the most frenzied moments; one could say his performance makes you want to entrust the work itself to him.

Even with the same "Fantasie," you can see a completely different landscape.

If you are interested, please listen and compare them.