The present study aims to explore Alexander Scriabin's (1872-1915) tradition and innovation in his Piano Sonata No. 3 in F-sharp Minor, Op. 23. The study contains four main parts. The first part outlines the research motivation, objectives, methodology, and scope. The second part explores the style and character of the piece, including the aspects of form, tonality, harmony, melody, texture, meter and rhythm. The third part discusses performance practice, including the aspects of character, meter, rhythm, texture, tempo, dynamics, and figuration. The fourth part presents the findings of the present research. It is hoped that the findings of the research can shed some light on piano performance, academic research and piano teaching.