Alexander Scriabin was a Russian composer and pianist who is known for his innovative and mystical musical style. Born in 1872 in Moscow, Scriabin's early compositions were influenced by Chopin and Wagner but later evolved into a highly unique and complex harmonic language. He is best known for his piano works and symphonic poems which often explore themes of mysticism and transcendence. Scriabin's music is characterized by its use of dissonance, coloristic harmonies, and synesthetic ideas that connect music with other sensory experiences.