Publications

Scriabin in China: A Salon Concert and Cultural Exchange in Xi’an

2026-08-31

In August 2026, Scriabin Club founder Martin Kaptein was invited to Xi’an to present Scriabin’s music in a salon-style concert, opening a first step toward deeper cultural exchange in China.

Martin Oei at the Concertgebouw: A Journey Through the Russian Piano School

2026-08-29

Pianist and Scriabin Club contact Martin Oei performs works by Scriabin, Rachmaninoff, Prokofiev, Balakirev and Stravinsky at the Concertgebouw on 20 September.

Understanding Scriabin’s Philosophy

2026-01-16

Alexander Scriabin’s philosophy explained through creativity, struggle, and ecstasy. An in-depth exploration of his ideas, sources, and musical realization.

Scriabin and the Scriabin Club at the Nicholas Roerich Museum in New York

2025-08-24

In August 2025, Scriabin Club founder Martin Kaptein visited the Nicholas Roerich Museum in New York, opening a first exchange around Scriabin, Roerich, future concerts, and the shared importance of culture.

Traces of Scriabin in Italy

2025-08-14

Discover Alexander Scriabin’s 1905 stay in Bogliasco, Italy - tracing the exact location where he composed The Poem of Ecstasy. Explore rare photos, historical details, and proposals to revive Scriabin-related cultural activities in the region.

Scriabin Club March 2025 Meeting – Exploring Op. 11 Preludes & Untold Stories

2025-03-04

Join the Scriabin Club’s March 2025 meeting recap, featuring insights from Simon Nicholls on Scriabin’s Preludes Op. 11, unpublished key patterns, and a touching story of his first love, Natalya Sekerina. Plus, a discussion on interpretation, tempo, and rare score editions. Read more!

Scriabin Club Monthly Meeting Recap & Festival 2025 Announcements

2025-02-06

Review of the February 2, 2025 Scriabin Club meeting, featuring schedule updates, discussion highlights, and announcements for upcoming meetings and the 2025 Scriabin Online Festival.

Alexander Scriabin vs Leo Tolstoy: A Comparison of Two Russian Visionaries

2024-09-20

Discover the fascinating parallels between composer Alexander Scriabin and author Leo Tolstoy. Both Russian geniuses sought to transcend their art and explore the deeper mysteries of life and existence.

Celebrating Scriabin's Legacy and Exciting Ventures in 2024

2024-01-06

Join us in celebrating Alexander Scriabin's 152nd birthday and exploring the genius of this visionary composer. Dive into the ethereal realms of his creativity, discover the excitement of Scriabin Club's 2024 projects, and enjoy a personal note from founder Martin Kaptein. Immerse yourself in the melodies that transcend time. Cheers to a year of musical exploration and artistic endeavors!

Lecture about the Beautiful

2023-05-01

On January 30th 2023 Scriabin Club presented its first official lecture at the Bolzano Conservatory in Italy. The topic was 'Rediscovering the Beautiful' and the presentation was done by Martin Kaptein. The presentation was deemed a sucess and we are providing a playback.

Scriabin in Bolzano in December 2022

2022-12-09

Scriabin Club made its debut in the city of Bolzano, Italy on the 8th of December 2022 in the Palazzo Mercantile. There music by Scriabin and Beethoven was combined with a lecture about the pianist Benedetti Michelangeli together with an exhibition of old photographs of Michelangeli. This event was possible in collaboration with the organization Musica in aulis.

Scriabin's Colors in pedagogy article

2022-11-28

Announcing the article of Martin Kaptein in the renowned Dutch Journal 'Piano Bulletin', which is part of the EPTA. This article deals with the synaesthesia of Alexander Scriabin and its pratical applications.