Scriabin composed these pieces after suffering a right-hand injury, which temporarily prevented him from playing with both hands. The Prelude is in C-sharp minor and is marked Lento, indicating a slow tempo. This piece is notable for its introspective and melancholic character, contrasting with the more virtuosic and lyrical Nocturne.
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