Anton Arensky: Impromptu in B major, Op. 25 No. 1

Arensky (1861-1906) studied or worked in both Moscow and St Petersburg (where he was for a time director of the Imperial Choir). He died of TB in a Finnish sanatorium. He is perhaps best known for his orchestral "Variations on a Theme of Tchaikovsky" - a great supporter of his work. However he also wrote works in most genres, including a fine piano concerto. This impromptu is one of his most popular piano pieces.
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Played by Phillip Sear
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Music

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• Piano
• classical
• Russia
• Russe

[pineapplez342]

I wish I could play this as well as you. I'll keep practicing!

[PSearPianist]

@pineapplez342 Do that - and aim to play it better than me!

[MarianneAlkonost]

Arensky was also a teacher of composition of Rachmaninoff. Thank You for playing his works! I like the sound very much, it is a singing sound, very musical...

[PSearPianist]

@MarianneAlkonost Thank you! It is always a pleasure to play Arensky's music!

[wrdna58]

The outer section of this piece is reminiscent of early Scriabin - especially with the large tessitura of the left hand part - but in a more straightforward harmonic style. It's nice though.

[PSearPianist]

@wrdna58 That's an interesting thought!

[PSearPianist]

Thank you for your kind comment. I hope you enjoy studying the piece!

[CrazyFugue]

I heard you and this piece is very beautiful, same your playing, so I decided to learn it too, thank you for inspiration :)