Hello all,

From various sources, I've seen variable though typically negative feedback on Sabaneev. Does anyone have a pulse on what contemporary feelings are towards him?

(Given the sheer volume of major sources that cite Sabaneev, I would have thought there would be some demand to translate his works into English. However, I'm aware of the distrust in his reputability, particularly around the Prokofiev incident.)

I need help in the presto section on how to finger the chord jumps. (Highlighted in red) I tend to use 5 but when the top notes are black keys, I use 4 but I feel like that is wrong. I don’t really want to use 5 on the black keys, but is it the only way?

I span a comfortable 10th.

Second in blue I need to know how many of you would take this section in two hands.

Thanks.

Here’s a conversation I had with Ulysse Remars who made a terrific website for exploring Scriabin’s music. He does a scriabinesque improvisation 20 minutes into the video too. Cheers!