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April 15, 2025 53 mins

This episode explores the life and mind of Alexander Scriabin, a mystic pianist who believed music could unlock unseen forces, saw color in sound, and dreamed of a symphony so powerful it might end the world (or start a new one).

Discover how his bold ideas and hypnotic music reshaped the boundaries of classical composition, and why his legacy still sparks fascination today.

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