A. Tansman - Variations on a theme of Scriabin

Variations on a Theme of Scriabin (1972) was dedicated to Segovia. The theme, Scriabin's Prelude in E flat minor, Op. 16, No. 4 (for piano), was also arranged for guitar by Segovia in B minor (publ. Celesta Publishing Co., New York, 1945). This melody has a haunting quality, though Tansman has at certain points re-worked the original harmonisation.

The composition has six variations, the first being a transference of the theme to the bass line, with an accompaniment in the treble. Variation II, slightly faster, explores the harmonic potential of Scriabin's melody, while Variation III is a virtuosic Vivo episode in semiquavers. Variation IV changes the tonality and explores some ingenious modulations. Variation V, Allegretto grazioso (quasi Mazurka), is the composer's homage to Poland, presenting the national dance with a dash of humour and elements which evoke the music of J.S. Bach. The last variation is fugal, a contrapuntal working out of the melodic implications, which gives way to a final, slightly altered, quieter statement of the theme itself.
(Graham Wade)

Emanuel Estrada Yarce
Guitar: Diego Valencia 2016 (Colombia)

EAFIT University (Colombia)
16/06/18

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