Listen "The Cosmic Composer"
Episode Synopsis
This episode explores the life and mind of Alexander Scriabin, a mystic pianist who believed music could unlock unseen forces, saw color in sound, and dreamed of a symphony so powerful it might end the world (or start a new one).
Discover how his bold ideas and hypnotic music reshaped the boundaries of classical composition, and why his legacy still sparks fascination today.
Discover how his bold ideas and hypnotic music reshaped the boundaries of classical composition, and why his legacy still sparks fascination today.
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