Tags: Classical Music Composition.
Vers la flamme Op. 72 (Toward the flame) is one of Alexander Scriabin’s last few pieces for piano written in 1914.The melody of the piece is very simple consisting mainly of descending half steps. However the unusual harmonies and difficult tremolos create an intense fiery luminance. This piece was intended to be Scriabin’s eleventh sonata; however he had to publish it early because of financial concerns. Hence the piece is only labeled a poem rather than a sonata.