Alexander Nikolayevich Scriabin was a Russian composer and pianist born on January 6, 1872, in Moscow, Russia, into a noble family with a rich cultural heritage. His mother, Lyubov Petrovna Scriabina, was a concert pianist, and his father, Nikolai Aleksandrovich Scriabin, came from a military background. Scriabin's early musical talent was evident, and he began composing and playing the piano at a young age.

Scriabin's education included studying at the Second Moscow Cadet Corps and later at the Moscow Conservatory, where he was a contemporary of Sergei Rachmaninoff. His early compositions were influenced by Frédéric Chopin and were characterized by a late-Romantic tonal style. However, after 1903, Scriabin's music evolved to embrace a more dissonant and innovative language, reflecting his metaphysical beliefs and interest in mysticism and theosophy.

Scriabin was known for his unique association of colors with musical tones, a concept inspired by synesthesia and theosophy. He envisioned a grand, multi-sensory performance called "Mysterium," intended to be a transformative experience for humanity. Although he left sketches for this project, it was never completed.

Throughout his career, Scriabin composed five symphonies, numerous piano sonatas, and various other works. His music, particularly the later compositions, explored new harmonic territories and influenced future generations of composers. Despite his initial fame, Scriabin's influence waned after his death on April 27, 1915, but his work has been reevaluated and celebrated in recent decades. His legacy includes a vast discography and a continued influence on modern music.