One characteristic of prelude compositions is that they allow composers to freely develop their imagination without being constrained by a formal structure. This trait was passed down from J.S. Bach to Chopin, and from Chopin to Debussy and Scriabin.

On the other hand, Schumann and Brahms chose to compose intermezzos instead of preludes. This choice might reflect their music's more contrapuntal and introspective nature, and a slight humility towards the great J.S. Bach.

Best regards,
HAL

Alexander Scriabin's preludes are a collection of pieces that embody his evolving musical style, which ranges from Romantic to more atonal and mystical compositions.

Scriabin's Opus 37, consisting of four preludes, marks a transitional phase in his compositional style. Composed in 1903, these pieces sit at a pivotal point where Scriabin was moving away from the Romantic influences of Chopin and beginning to explore more innovative, personal expressions of harmony and form.

https://soundcloud.com/haruyasu-umetsu/...s-op37-no1

https://soundcloud.com/haruyasu-umetsu/...s-op37-no3

Pianoteq 8
Steingraeber E-272

from Tokyo, Japan
HAL

Op.37-1

I read that Scriabin wrote this prelude in 30 minutes, unique music. But it sounds like I am walking and not coming to an end, it is like expressing deep thoughtfulness with some sadness…something unchanging…
but despite that, or perhaps precisely because of that, I can like it. He is a fantastic composer who can put me in such an emotional state.

”innovative, personal expressions of harmony and form”. Indeed!

Op.37-3

To me this is totally different from 37-1. I love it! I prefer this 37-3 over 37-1.
It is much more positive. Very beautiful to listen to. It is like I'm sitting on the beach at my sister's summer cottage contemplating the sun going down.
This Scriabin piece made my day 

I read that he wrote 90 preludes.

Thank you again HAL for the music, always

Best wishes,

Stig

Scriabin's Opus 37, consisting of four preludes, marks a transitional phase in his compositional style. Composed in 1903, these pieces sit at a pivotal point where Scriabin was moving away from the Romantic influences of Chopin and beginning to explore more innovative, personal expressions of harmony and form.

https://soundcloud.com/haruyasu-umetsu/...s-op37-no1

https://soundcloud.com/haruyasu-umetsu/...s-op37-no3

Pianoteq 8
Steingraeber E-272

from Tokyo, Japan
HAL