Étude in D minor, Op. 8, No. 12, is an étude for piano composed by Alexander Scriabin in 1894.Score at Sheetmusicfox.com Its technical challenges include numerous jumps in the left hand, repetitive chord strikes, and abundant octaves. It was a favorite encore of Vladimir Horowitz.
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.
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Performed by Alexander Scriabin himself, Welte-Mignon piano roll A performance by Alfred Cortot Performed by Vladimir Horowitz