Vers la flamme

Vers la flamme (Opus 72) (Towards the flame) was one of Scriabin's last few pieces for piano, written in 1914. The melody of the piece is very simple, consisting mainly of just half steps down. However, the unusual harmonies and difficult tremolos create an intense, fiery luminance. This piece was intended to be Scriabin's eleventh sonata, however he had to publish it early because of financial concerns. Hence, the piece is only labeled a poem, rather than a sonata. The piece is approximately six minutes long.