Scriabin | Piano Sonata No. 5, Op. 53 | Matej Božić (High School Piano Performance)

A powerful performance of Alexander Scriabin's masterpiece, Piano Sonata No. 5, Op. 53 performed by young pianist Matej Božić. Written in 1907, this sonata is a cornerstone of the late-Romantic/early-Modern repertoire, known for its "extatic" energy and extreme technical demands.

🎹 Matej Božić, Piano (Junior Year / 3rd Grade, Music High School)
👩‍🏫 Teacher: Prof. Zorica Mihajlović Ledinšćak
📍 Recorded at: Zagreb Music Academy Concert Hall " Blagoje Bersa"
🎥 Video / Audio / Editing: Marko Pletikosa

[About the Work]
Scriabin’s 5th Sonata is often cited as one of the most difficult pieces in the piano literature. It consists of a single movement that shifts between mystical stillness and wild, frenetic energy. This performance captures the artistic development and technical mastery of a student at the advanced high school level.