Composed by Scriabin in 1900, when he was 27 years old. The score was published the following year.

No. 1: G minor, 9/8 time, Patetico (Pathetically)

French augmented sixth chords are frequently used. The left hand, primarily playing octaves, becomes a rapid repetition at the climax. The melody is generally long-breathed throughout.

No. 2: B major, 3/4 time, Andante

Following the previous movement, a long-breathed melody is sung. The left hand progresses with scalar motion, varying note values through ties and dotted rhythms.