Cyril Scott - A Little Russian Suite for Piano (1916)

Cyril Meir Scott (27 September 1879 – 31 December 1970) was an English composer, writer, and poet. He created around four hundred musical compositions including piano, violin, cello concertos, symphonies, and operas. He also wrote around 20 pamphlets & books on occult topics and natural health.

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A Little Russian Suite for Piano (1916)

1. Russian Air (0:00)
2. Siberian Waltz (2:34)
3. Dance (4:32)

Leslie De'Ath, piano

Cyril Scott was known for his highly individual harmonic language, rich textures, and use of exotic scales, making his music somewhat comparable to Debussy and Scriabin.

Scott was prolific, composing in various genres, including piano works, chamber music, orchestral pieces, and songs. His piano music, particularly pieces like Lotus Land and Danse Nègre, gained popularity for their impressionistic colors and Eastern-inspired harmonies. He was also a pioneer in British modernism, though his music fell out of favor later in the 20th century.

Beyond music, Scott was deeply interested in theosophy, mysticism, and alternative medicine, writing several books on these subjects. His fascination with philosophy and esotericism influenced both his compositions and his writings.