Sometimes music is all we need to dive into some special world of art,
beauty and comprehension. But when music is enhanced by other senses – vision,
smell and touch – a powerful effect is created.
We know Alexander Scriabin as the music master who developed the atonal
music language putting major focus on mysticism. He had a very special and
unique musical system where colors and harmonies played the central role. Alexander
Scriabin is considered to be the main symbolist composer of Russia. His music
was both innovating and controversial, its influence later stretched on
Stravinsky, Prokofiev, Roslavets, among others.
Despite all the fame and appreciation, Scriabin was very soon forgotten
after his death in 1915. However, years passed and his music was re-evaluated,
his contribution re-acknowledged.
Yesterday I came across this trailer and then watched the entire unique performance
- a tribute to the great Russian composer.
I applaud to the idea itself, it is such a great thing to embody what
Scriabin would have wanted. The multi-sensory performance organized in the
Himalayas is a well-thought event that puts all the necessary highlights on
Scriabin’s music values. The colors, the sounds, the height, the sacred
mysticism of the Himalayas - all that
creates a perfect setting for the music of the talented symbolist.
