Étude in D-sharp minor, Op. 8, No. 12
Étude for piano by Alexander Scriabin
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Étude in D♯ minor, Op. 8, No. 12, is an étude for piano composed by Alexander Scriabin in 1894.[1] Its technical challenges include numerous jumps in the left hand, repetitive chord strikes, and abundant octaves. It was a favorite encore of Vladimir Horowitz.[2]
Technique
The tempo marking for the piece is around 100-112 beats per minute. The right hand is always playing octaves except for the piece's ending.[2]
