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Also Known As Aleksandr Nikolayevich Skriabin • Aleksandr Nikolayevich Skryabin • Aleksandr Nikolayevich Scriabin
Born January 6, 1872 • Moscow • Russia
Died April 27, 1915 (aged 43) • Moscow • Russia • (Anniversary in 6 days)
Notable Works “First Symphony” • “Piano Sonata No. 4 in F-sharp, Op. 30” • “Symphony No. 3”

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