Alexander Malofeev - 2019 China International Music Competition - Semifinal Round - RECITAL

[@Rhoxe]

50 points for the Slytherin

[@juliaromero7512]

50 points isn't enough. His father will hear about this.

[@tomthetrain5420]

I didn’t want to ruin the like count so... 👍

[@richardxx0037]

He looks like ken kaneki

[@찐빵-x6s]

😂

[@gasshu9095]

My brother I have arrived

[@brookehirst624]

Can we please acknowledge that he memorized all of these notes and played for AN HOUR STRAIGHT 100% flawlessly and he is so young I cannot find a single thing he could even improve upon so now where does he go in his career as a pianist ? He is already perfect and he didn’t just press the keys he played the music all of the dynamics filling the room with passion and emotion.

[@itismusic4life]

please keep in mind! how can you play all the notes if you have to look at the music? Memorizing is the ONLY way!

[@trashbaglarry943]

When you're a musician, you always find something to improve on. Nobody's ever perfect. I bet he can think of multiple things that couldve made the performance better in his head.

[@FffffffffffffffffffffffffffffL]

he could sit up straight

[@themelody_minded]

The beautiful thing about music is that you can ALWAYS get better. Till the day you die.

[@tapio111]

@@FffffffffffffffffffffffffffffL lmao

[@nothingiseverperfect]

Him: *wonder how KZbin will react to my piano!* The comments: *ITS DRACO MALFOY*

I'm pretty sure Alexander doesn't care much. I saw an interview with him saying he studies 10-12 hours daily.

[@Coudnt_think_anything]

Well the piano looks great in my opinion

[@quaver1239]

I know: Lucius Malfoy has put a spell on the piano; it will expire at midnight when a coach in the shape of a pumpkin will carry Alexander away to a peaceful night’s sleep.

[@Genshin_suit]

ITS MALOFEEV

[@CN-yf3lr]

jajajajajajajajajajajajajaj

[@stevenhaff3332]

The sheer physical dexterity and control are quite extraordinary. He appears to be a serious musician who is seeking a personal and unique interpretation of these works. Very, very impressive.

[@minisight2000]

I absolutely agree

[@nogatram1]

@@minisight2000 Me too

[@giambattistapianezzola1547]

Me too

[@Emma-ob5oj]

Steven Haff I agree

[@Velvetspoonful]

I just went and checked another guy's rendition of the Tchaikovsky. The sustain Malofeev used right since the start of the song made the other guy's version sound like a parody, though it supposedly was a serious performance. He was just dwarved by Malof's talent.

[@Shmaily1]

0:37 - Prokofiev Toccata in D minor Op. 11 5:30 - Thchaikovskiy Dumka op.59 14:36 - Liszt Transcendental Etude No. 4.: Mazeppa, S. 139 23:07 - Ravel Gaspar de la nuit 42:58 - Tchaikovsky The Seasons, Op. 37b: November 46:32 - Rachmaninov Sonata No.2 in B-flat minor, Op. 36

[@tedpiano]

KZbin users that share timestamps in the comments of in classical music videos are the backbone of our society.

[@rickyranggasaputra7926]

Thanks

[@dougr.2398]

Yes, thank you as well! Greatly appreciated.... your detractor should be ignored as the real bore! (& troll)

[@dougr.2398]

I do think it is “Gaspard”, though :). Will verify later (the final “d” is silent, as am I :) ) indeed, ‘tis so!! en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gaspard_de_la_nuit

[@dougr.2398]

Phenomenal!

[@bxp_bass]

129 dislikes from the Gryffindor

[@ControCulturaCoeXisT]

Lol

[@barbieshitavp4061]

I m dying 😂😂😂

[@caleb-pt7zh]

I just got r/wooosh-ed - anyone willing to explain?

[@apimyfriend]

@@caleb-pt7zh The pianist looks like Draco Malfoy.

[@Manellig]

@@caleb-pt7zh And also his last name sounds similar.

[@christopherthorkon3997]

It's as if the piano, as an instrument, was waiting patiently for hundreds of years until the hands of Alexander Malofeev finally arrived, at long last, to actualize the piano's true and full potential.

[@Thedinkler65]

His poor back

[@oomphfanru]

No pain - no gain =))

[@lych2102]

@@oomphfanru bad posture makes it more difficult to play fluently

[@wakemeupinside2910]

Not poor... his posture is good when he stands or sits normally... He's just into the music, but I guess not everyone understands that...

[@minkyukim839]

WakeMeUpInside FACT😊👍

[@Crusader1815]

@@lych2102 I wonder if anyone ever said that to Glenn Gould.

[@SOULJAJOE010]

I came because I saw Draco Malfoy, I stayed for the music while reading comment section

[@Mewz123]

Okay but I actually think that the Dark Lord might be possessing him because 42:24

[@Uberantoine2]

😂😂😂😂 Draco Malfoy

[@Peachyair]

Yeah me tooo... I dont Have an idea what is that

[@funny7556]

Same

[@financialaids6102]

Same

[@DorothyDolenc]

We are blessed to have such a phenomenon.

[@quaver1239]

How does an 18 year-old play Lizst like this? Astounding. And a privilege to watch and listen. How lucky we are!

[@jeanwillis7774]

Well said,thank you!

[@holymoses5590]

Actually, he was just 17 at this time.

[@geofffikar3417]

@@holymoses5590 Oh hell, what's a year?

[@francescabusoni5722]

He will turn 18 in 6 months, here he is 17 y.o.

[@incpinto]

Malofeev took the 2nd prize in the 2019 China International Music Competition. The Canadian Tony Yun took the first prize. I really love Malofeev.... great musician, great pianist ...

[@kimmillard9445]

My goodness. I can only imagine how good Tony Yun must be. Then again, the judging in a piano competition can be subjective and Yun may have played more conventionally while Malofeev is more willing to take artistic risks.

[@lsbrother]

remarkably Yun and Malofeev were the two youngest entries out of 22, the others ranging from 18 to 28

[@ccthepanda7809]

Immigrants... they get the job done.

[@malcolmdale]

The Chinese pianist took first prize in a China music competition with Chinese judges. Malofeev second - he wuz robbed!

[@chazgurrero3090]

I would be honored to play music with no words to distract us from reaching into the heavens to pull on sove heavenly muse.

[@gj9114]

Just sheer, flawless genius!! Not just technically but also emotionally nuanced playing.

[@jgroot5617]

tja ik ben 75jaar oud en ik kan zo intens genieten van zijn pianospel ,het is echt in een woord geweldig ik hoop dus nog vele jaren naar hem te luisteren . Bravo Alexander dank jewel voor jou prachtige spel je bent n wereldvirtuoos

[@КочатковаЛюдмила]

Такая игра выше обычных❤ человеческих возможностей, преклоняюсь❤, восхищаюсь. и аплодирую!!!

[@emilyhutjes]

Alexander Malofeev we all love and respect you and you are the best. ( 2022 Holland-Europe)

[@MrMannyCalavera]

He's absolutely amazing. I think he doesn't want to consciously "pursue" technical perfection, at all: he just lets himself go, unleashes his power and as a result, his playing is totally natural, even in the most risky parts - he takes all risks to maintaint the true spirit of the music he is playing. Probably he doesn't care about missing notes. And yet after taking all risks, he is technically perfect, no mistakes at all. Incredible security, probably after long hours of study, but 100 % to serve musicality, to express a lot of things, and to truly touch and capture the public. That's what makes him different from the rest of many other young, technically perfect pianists, in my opinion.

[@nicolesanda8067]

I mean it’s a competition he should care about “missing notes” and technical perfection..u need both technicality and musicality as a musician...just say he has crazy musicality and go lol

[@tippikuppi]

Saw one of his interviews, he loves to play 10-12 hrs a day, if school allows...

[@evewong3221]

You’re right. Alexander said in a latest interview : Any human being is entitled to make a mistake. We practice at home for many hours in order to avoid them but MUSIC IS NOT ABOUT MISTAKES OR NOTES OR SPENDING AN HOUR AND A HALF ON STAGE; IT’S ABOUT INFORMATION, EXPERIENCE YOU’VE BEEN THROUGH AND CARRIED ALONG FOR MANY YEARS. IT SEEMS TO ME THAT AUDIENCE COMES TO SEE THESE THINGS. kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZmG1kKZnbJiYbqs

[@maritamcdonough5777]

I completely agree with you. Thank you for expressing my thoughts on the matter. I've kept trying to figure out what it is that's different about AM. You pinned it down. He is completely there for the music. No artifice. We, the audience, feel it. Carry on , Sasha!

[@thomasthompson6378]

Couldn't agree with you more. Thanks for your comment.

[@mariobarbov9605]

Magnifique, prodigieux, surprenant, fabuleux, une sensibilité hors-pair, merveilleux garcon d'une musicalité sans pareille!

[@davidorozco2215]

I can't believe he didn't win the first place. Anyone else is so far behind. I see now why Horowitz did not like piano competitions. I'm happy he's receiving the recognition he deserves.

[@catherinejones9396]

Thanks for the info. Where did he place? Got it. A second was no sinecure for this young man, Well done.

[@victoriajunca9131]

I am completely amazed, the fact that there are people like him in this world is fascinating, he is a genius. wonderful job!

[@vlads491]

I just come back from Alexander's concert in Segerstrom Concert Hall. He's amazing, superior performance.

[@ЕленаБыкова-н3ж]

Этого великого музыканта можно слушать бесконечно!!!!! А созерцать его- огромное удовольствие!!! Все произведения, сыгранные им, проникают до мозга костей!!!!

[@letybg946]

Este Joven Pianista , desarrolló, toda la gama del Virtuosismo en este Concierto. Me parece el más Talentoso , y Extraordinario Pianista .Con una muy buena Técnica. Mi más Absoluta Admiración por Alexander Maloveff . Es un Regalo de Dios , tanto Talento y Perfección me Conmueve el Alma . FELICIDADES , desde México 🇲🇽👏👏👏👏🎹🎼🎵💗💗💗💗💗⚘⚘⚘⚘⚘⚘⚘⚘

[@smb123211]

Malofeev is so spectacular and yet, at the same time, simply another product of the incredible "Russian" school which, in my opinion, has yet to be bested. The degree of artistry, confidence and technical ability is truly astounding for these students. But as Rada Bukhman said, "There is no Russian style of playing, only teaching" and this is the difference. It's worth noting that when Bolshevism came to power, they politicized / destroyed every institution in the land except the schools of dance and music. This is why Russian pianists excel - their teaching. Their schools of skating and gymnastics incorporates anatomy, ballet and history into the curriculum just as their music schools incorporate anatomy, history, art, listening and finally, technique. Again stellar performance of extremely difficult pieces that were played effortlessly. This young man is a force to be reckoned with.

[@jacobhuntington8506]

Do you have any recommended sources on Russian methods of music teaching?

[@straitmurph]

“All men were created equal “....... let that lie sink in.

[@smb123211]

@@jacobhuntington8506 No I don't. It's more a way of looking at things. The music (or ballet or gymnastics, etc) does not stand alone but is integrated into a broad program that in the end produces excellence. We were in Russia during the collapse and folks with little food or money followed theater, concerts, ballet that attracted large audiences. A huge "board" listing every cultural event of the month was visible. Is it cultural? They sure didn't denigrate their own achievements or have silly arguments over political correct art.

[@alonsorios2333]

@@jacobhuntington8506 Yeah there is definitely a distinction in some Russian classical techniques, like angling your hand toward your pinky for example, or like going very heavy duty on connecting notes.

[@em8714]

@@jacobhuntington8506 im not russian but have a russian teacher. I feel in my opinion of course, the russians are about perfect quality no matter what the piece is. If you had a russian teacher youd be taught very simple pieces but yet still be learning them for weeks even if technically you can handle much harder pieces. My teacher sais ever note played should be explored and thought about in depth by the performer equally and individually.

[@essedanel]

There's nothing better than getting lost in doing something you're so passionate about, the feeling you get from that time is irreplaceable. Criticisms can't even stand on the same stage.

[@Bouncybon]

A wonderful musician. He could easily become the greatest pianist of his generation. He's getting quite tall now. Almost an adult....

[@m-hayek1985]

Bouncybon how old is he?

[@JSBach-pd4yg]

@@m-hayek1985 5 years maybe

[@m-hayek1985]

J.S Bach I played this when I was in the womb.

[@R.Williams]

@@m-hayek1985 17

[@paulybarr]

@@m-hayek1985 17

[@ЛюдмилаРакутина]

ХРАНИ ВАС ГОСПОДЬ, АЛЕКСАНДР МАЛОФЕЕВ!

[@tatyanavet376]

Гений и это надо понимать!Спасибо Создателю за то, что явил нам чудо: ребенка с мастерством виртуоза и душой великого музыканта.Счастья и здоровья Вам, Александр!

[@helenelamor8811]

Гениальный пианист-виртуоз. БРАВИССИМО, Мастер АЛЕКСАНДР МАЛОФЕЕВ!!!

[@RayMak]

This is too amazing

[@Jonas-gm4my]

It sure is

[@saraps1]

Your are here too?

[@sebastianfernandezmascagni556]

Gay

[@Xyzphire]

I agree

[@hamzamustafa215]

@@SomPrax ikr

[@holymoses5590]

Alexander's entire program was wonderful, and the Gaspard is beyond amazing. It's simply mind-boggling how Malofeev seems to completely become 'one with the music'! Much respect to this kind, soft-spoken, talented and accomplished young man! Play on dear Alexander!

[@richardvolpe7664]

To holymoses: Not wanting to burst your bubble, but the 3rd section (Scarbo) of Gaspard as played here could easily qualify as one of the very worst performances of this piece ever conceived, It's beyond bad; it's positively monstrous, demonstrating no understanding of the work. In fact, you could search all over the place for something as poor as this. I don't think you'd find it, though.

[@ondine2008]

I see you comment on almost every video of Mr. Malofeev

[@ГалинаШилова-и2ж]

Любую музыку он играет как свою собственную! Музыка звучит, как будто" её рождает, не память рабская, но сердце "

[@michellesu6979]

are y'all telling me that this boy really spent an hour playing this piece i - imagine PRACTICING THIS 😭😭

[@a_ghoul]

It is a couple different pieces. but yeah, he probably practices many, many hours every day. since he was a young child.

[@kikesemore7045]

@@a_ghoul I believe he plays 10-12 hours a day if he doesn't have school or concerts. What a genius....

[@xuanhoang2705]

40 hours a day

[@juliepoulos83]

@@a_ghoul listen to his interview. I think he said 12-14 hours a day, but because he WANTS to! He said it makes him better! He's truly extraordinary, even in his dedication. Love this young man!

[@just_peachy7344]

He said in an interview that he doesn’t just think of practicing as practicing. He uses his practice time to enjoy life through it. It helps him think and he very willingly does so! He’s magnificent

[@susanluokkala905]

Thank you Alexander Malofeev for sharing your God-given talent with all of us. You are my Number 1 choice in piano, the very BEST!!

[@So-.]

Completely completely genius.

[@drakekay6577]

WOW you can really see when he finds his favorite phrases, the glee look on his face!! LOVE HIM!!!!

[@alanpotter8680]

Malofeev is setting new standards in music. Mark my words.

[@tonybuckley950]

In the course of a long - non musical, professional career I encountered pushy parents who tried to create a star professional out of their child. At best they achieved competence. To succeed at the level Alexander displays needs an inner spark, personal drive and level of commitment no external pressure can provide. Alexander shows he has everything he needs to make his natural talent propel him to a brilliant and long career.

[@thomasthompson6378]

You're right, of course. I just hope that he also somehow finds the time for a satisfying social life.

[@maritamcdonough5777]

I've been thinking for quite a while what makes Alexander so special. It's Not his pyrotechnics. Ignore them. I doubt they matter to him all that much but people get stuck on them. I still find it hard to pin down, but I know that his lyricism stands out. It's when he plays a note or a phrase that just sinks right into our hearts. The tone he evokes, the touch. The slight pauses that stretch out the suspense until the audience is just longing for he next note and it comes.......just at the right time. I don't think Alexander could do this unless he were, as one critic put it "in the skin of the music". It has a kind of magic and mystery that is beyond words.

[@InterlochenFan]

We are so fortunate to be able to hear and see this remarkable pianist. Although really still a kid, he's already one of the greats.

[@789armstrong]

Awesome performances! We are witnessing musical history in the making, transcendental pianism at the highest level.

[@ГульшатФатыхова-с2ь]

Удивительно богатый внутренний мир,мудрость ,полет фантазии сочетается с феноменальным пианизмом ,волей и интуицией гениального молодого исполнителя. Зрелище не для слабонервных! Захватывает и не отпускает с первого звука до последнего.

[@ВладимирБарабаш-л3б]

Согласен с Вами!

[@Augustine444]

He is extraordinary. He is a man playing with the passion of a man. A great pianist.

[@mohammedayaz6838]

STOP SEEING THE COMMENTS AND JUST HEAR THIS GREAT MAN ON THE PIANO

[@op._edits-tiktok-yt6416]

Thanks

[@oliveraprijic8985]

Dragi Aleksandre,zahvaljujem milom Bogu što postojiš ti i tvoja muzika.Da je vișe ljudi kao ti,svet bi bio mnogo bolji.Mnogo,mnogo ti hvala.

[@emilyhutjes]

Absolutely right. 🌷

[@mariagavrilin9771]

Как богат внутренний мир этого юноши и как безграничны возможности самовыражения. Музыкант от Бога.

[@LittleLight_]

I paused the video so his fingers and back can rest

[@catherinehegazi4440]

and maybe take some herbs-juan bi tong for pain or even ren shen bai du san due to what looks like -in his complexion -deficiency, sorry I'm studying for my Board Exam while listening-it's a great help to me!

[@classicfan4683]

Ein unglaublich musikalisch-pianistisches Talent!

[@Scathingly]

Ya gotta love the criticisms of this young brilliant pianist--all couch experts undoubtedly. But, I gotta tell you this young lad is destined to be in the same ranks as Horowitz and other greats and it won't be the result of him paying any attention to you. He has access to the best of the best in Russia and still, ultimately, he will take that which serves him as an artist and discard everything else. This kid has heart, soul and an innate talent together with a work ethic that will take him to whatever heights he so chooses. Go get 'em, Alexander Malofeev!!!!!

[@holymoses5590]

@Ann Wright ...amen and amen!

[@geofffikar3417]

His playing can make you cry.

[@thomasthompson6378]

Exactly, yes. You've said that much better than most of the rest of us. Thanks.

[@waclarkcountyhomes]

Absolutely love his playing. He's my #1.

[@Discoveryquest]

He's gifted and worked very hard and devoted . He's an inspiration to others who may follow.

[@bobsimon8377]

Thank you Alex for letting us listen to you play the Piano. I can just imagine you performing with a symphony. The future I know will be a journey for you with many wonderful memories. Bravo...

[@4givenbyJesus]

This young pianist doesn't stop to surprise... Simply amazing! How come?????

[@RobertOrgRobert]

His fingers work like magic, unbelievable performance

[@talastra]

I love how he doesn't give off a vibe of playing in a competition. It seems like he truly loves inhabiting pieces and playing the piano, which is lovely to see as well as listen to. My "one greatest composition ever" is often Gaspard de la Nuit, so that was a treat itself.

[@ji94552]

It is so easy to forget that Alexander Malofeev is still a teenager. What a privilege to witness this phenom! Congratulations and good luck at the Tchaikovsky competition!

[@789armstrong]

The most electrifying performance of Rachmaninoff's 2nd Sonata I've ever heard.

[@teatimelolo6366]

Какой труд вложен в это....какие силы... Нет слов. Великолепно.

[@t.skitty]

the way he was so into it... from his posture to his face, he managed to always match the feel of it and omfg it had me hooked. and that precision is godly

[@laszlototh1801]

I mean, that's just ridiculous. How can any person do this, let alone a child? Note that the Rach Sonata 2 was first labeled as "impossible to play" by Rachmaninoff himself. How can anyone do this so amazingly? Most of all, play this in a piano competition, that is just INSANE

[@daniele8716]

Honey, the second sonata of Rachmaninov is one of the pieces which are present the most in competitions nowadays. Where do you live, on Mars?

[@laszlototh1801]

@@daniele8716 Wow, amazing. If that's true, I should hide under a rock.

[@teresaloureiro2525]

@@laszlototh1801 ... where he shows , once more , his unbelieavable and sublime talent . just him , did it .

[@teresaloureiro2525]

he is not a child . in front of the piano , he was always a mature man pianist . and , as a person , very , very ripe .

[@barodrinksbeer7484]

Alexander has been playing for years, and hes performed with orchestras at an even younger age. I would say this isnt even his best performance on stage, and without a doubt not his best personally.

[@ambavid]

A window into human and artistic potential. We are privileged to hear this. Thank you.

[@nicoangel690]

His parents and teachers MUST address the growing curvature of his spine immediately. The "Dowager Hump" is an affliction that only gets progressively worse as time goes by. This leads to neuro-muscular issues that will affect his technique....tingling in hands... shoulders.. et. al. ...... Even greater problems in the future.! Please..this masterpiece of of an Artist must remain unstained for future generations of prodigies to come. Alexander Maloeev is wonderful. Our dying civilization needs Alexander Malofeev to guide us back to inspiration, sanity and sheer ....rapture !

[@alanpotter8680]

I know that I spam Malofeev's videos but as more time passes, it gets more evident that he is the next tier of performers. He is just so beyond everything I've heard so far. That includes the sonata. And trust me, with over 41000 records behind me, I've heard it all.

[@emilyhutjes]

@Alan Potter What a great comment. (Netherlands)

[@kaymohr5646]

@kaymohr5123. To Alexander Malofeev, The "True-Hearted." Sasha, stay humble and faithful to your Father in Heaven, and He will continue to reward your faithfulness with greater perfection and precision, from your brain, clear down into your finger connections. Always put God first in your life, and He will give you the desires of your heart ❤. May you always continue to praise Him from your heart and inhabit Him through your music. You are a great encouragement to me, now that I am 70. Life can be tough and mundane, taking care of my 88 yr. old husband, with little time to play piano. I praise God for putting the 💖 Sparkle in our mundane life, Sasha, and may God continue to bless and love all you touch!! Hugs to you!!

[@kaymohr5646]

1:05:11 1:05:11

[@alanpotter8680]

@@kaymohr5646 What the f...?

[@teresaloureiro2525]

AFTER SO MANY TIMES in LISTEN to YOUR MUSIC , the WAY YOU PLAY it , YOUR INTERPRETATIONS , LEAVING the COMPOSER in PERFECT EXPOSURE , with so MUCH RESPECT ... YOUR FLAWLESS TECHNIC ... I STILL GET SURPRIZED with the ENDLESS SUPERIORITY and MODESTY of YOURS , BESIDES the INFINITE BEAUTY YOU GIVE SO ALTRUISTICALY . CONGRATULATIONS AGAIN , ALEXANDER .

[@ifigenia555]

Большой талант! Индивидуальность, масштаб, энергетика, харизма- всё при нём! Браво!!!

[@onetwo6909]

Все правильно слышит! Не хватает зрелости и отточенность.

[@alexandratchepournova2867]

@@onetwo6909 Как Вы это себе представляете в 17 лет? Очень странная ремарка.

[@marielmiroslava8118]

yes

[@СвятославЕрёменко-х8ж]

Полна талантов и чудес земля русская! Молодчинка, паренек, огромных ему успехов. Когда видишь таких людей, сразу понимаешь их любовь к тому, что они делают. У парня и в чувствах, и в исполнении - любовь к своему инструменту и делу. Людей, которые посмотрели это и за целый час не услышали ни прекрасной музыки, ни великолепного исполнения, а вспомнили только что-то из Гарри Поттера - стыд и позор, неудачники. Фу такими быть!!! Счастья тебе Лёха, пусть твоя жизнь будет такая же яркая, как та музыка, которую ты доносишь людям.

[@matheuspedra8963]

There's no other word to describe this than extraordinary.

[@fredsharp7419]

Such originality in fairly hackneyed pieces. I felt that I was hearing the Ravel for the first time! So refreshing! So many of the greatest pianists have played and recorded these 'warhorses' but few have captured my admiration so totally as this young man. Not only does he have a miraculous technique, but he is so creative and original in his playing. I ask myself - who does he remind me of? My answer to myself is - Nobody! He is unique.

[@evewong3221]

Totally agree!

[@holymoses5590]

Absolutely unique...and amazing.

[@thomasthompson6378]

"I felt that I was hearing the Ravel for the first time!" Yes! Alexander has a unique way of making that happen without doing violence to the music. Indeed, in any number of old standards, he makes us feel, "Oh, so THAT'S what that's supposed to sound like." His achievements are already beyond remarkable.

[@nadia_h3792]

Such precise playing all the while maintaining color and dynamics... what a beautiful performance!

[@billyethridge1558]

His performance was magnificent and I'll be enjoying this one several more times. He has a promising career that I will be sure to follow. Bravo, Alexander Malofeev!

[@angelaknebel4156]

This young man can truly play anything and draws you into his performance each time you hear him!! Bravo!!!!

[@holymoses5590]

@Angela ...oh my gosh, that is exactly what I was thinking!! Simply mesmerizing!

[@milarayo4174]

Good piano, good composition make excellent performances Never did i imagine i could still view and listen for more wonderful playing of this young pianist, Alexander Malofeev. My heart leaps with joy, my soul rejoices. May your life gives the best of you as youdeserve all the stars and admiration of us who have known you, Alexander. Wish all thats best for you., Stay safe and long live Mr. Alexander Malofeev.

[@milarayo4174]

Bravo, AlexAnder for wonderful piano playing..makes my heart leaps with joy

[@milarayo4174]

Thanks so much i am able to witness and view your wonderful performances Alexander Am grateful too for You Tube for uploading Alexander's performances which refreshes and makes life so meaningful and blissful

[@rdyrk8405]

First time seeing him and i already completely amazed by him, the talent he got is extraordinary

[@789armstrong]

Alexander plays with a freshness and spontaneity that makes one feel as if they are hearing these works for the first time. His Rachmaninoff Sonata #2 is even more electrifying than his earlier account during the Grand Piano Competition, and rivals Horowitz, in my opinion.

[@carlhopkinson]

Playing Mazeppa in a major competition...that takes some major testicular fortitude.

[@Steinwaytoday]

@bill Bloggs ...you realize you're comparing a kid that's probably 20-something or less to one of the great living pianists, right? Give this kid some time to develop before putting him in hypotheticals like that, he's incredibly talented.

[@TomCL-vb6xc]

Carl Hopkinson Not to mention Gaspard de la nuit - arguably one of the hardest piano compositions ever - and Rachmaninoff’s 2nd sonata - another monster piece - immediately after.

[@ninavanwijk3569]

@@Steinwaytoday I looked it up, he is only 17 years old!! Makes it even more incredible, doesn't it

[@dougr.2398]

Nina Van Wijk I guessed 18 :). Within 10%

[@organboi]

And playing Gaspard doesn't??

[@gennaleon2554]

У меня аж руки заболели, глядя на эту технику игры 😯👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻. Для меня даже слушать сложно, тяжёлые для восприятия произведения, а как так исполняют, просто слов нет выразить восхищение. Феноменальный пианист!

[@teresaloureiro2525]

BRAVO , ALEXANDER ! SO MUCH STYLE and so FLAWLESS !

[@cicir423]

I have always wanted to hear the Rachmaninov just like this. Until now, whenever I have heard this piece it has never lived up to what I hear in my head and heart. So satisfying, just perfect.

[@frankswancey8041]

Alexander has one of the most deliberate clean touches I have seen. So refreshing.

[@ivanzetrok6510]

Malofeev is the best young pianist in their generation.

[@thomasthompson6378]

Yes, and -- without naming names -- I'd say he's already better than a good many older pianists.

[@janiakowska]

fantastic musician and incredible pianist !!!

[@autiemuse]

Alexander has utterly inhabited his pianism. He has integrated his own experience as pianist with the performance ethic of his mentors. This goes far beyond musicality or capability. His presence at the instrument so wholly realizes his understanding of the composition and composer that it is disarming, almost frighteningly so. This writer (a retired pianist) only wishes that Alexander would share some balanced performances of the Germanic composers -- in doing so, he will realize his rightful place as not only presenter but interpreter for the masses, who need both tension and release, both the dramatic tempered with respite. My experience with viewing Malofeev's performance videos rates among a handful of moments to remember: Gould, Horowitz, Baryshnikov, Pavarotti, Argerich. What a wonder.

[@thomasthompson6378]

Yes; I think you got that exactly right. My thanks.

[@konstantinkozuchov4483]

Я добавил это выступление в список любимых видео на ютубе. Спасибо.

[@hunterflores3029]

The ending to Gaspar de la nuit at 42:20 is so beautiful to me. It's instills me with a kind of curious uncertainty. And the way that Malofeev let's that last note ring makes it sound like it's a guitar harmonic or something. Truly awesome.

[@laspiano765]

Maravilha de Recital, obrigado por postar, Pianista Sensacional e Fenomenal, abraços, Cid. Ariston, Carapicuíba - SP, Brasil. 01-09-2022-Quinta Feira.-

[@conorsheehan1935]

A most beautiful pianist-flawless technique but such total feeling and absorbtion into the music- where does the the passion come from so one still still so young?

[@thomasthompson6378]

Well . . . it must come, of course, from some deep hurt. But we'll likely never know more about it.

[@angelaknebel4156]

Alexander can truly play anything and make it his own!! Bravo!!!

[@Carolina57953]

So young and so great!!!

[@ЛюдмилаОвчинникова-г6я]

Александр ! Браво ! Замечательно! Вы зрелый мастер, безупречная игра !

[@papermoon4030]

Ну как можно дизлайк то поставить?... Больные люди. Прости, Господи...

[@MsPrecious61]

Absolutely flawless young pianist. So confident and entertaining

[@carlaferrari1987]

Dumka is out of this world very Russian performance Malofeev is amazing ❤️❤️

[@ВалентинаДьячкова-й8ш]

Потрясающая глубина проникновения в музыку и совершенство воплощения удивляет и восхищает

[@olgasoboleva4995]

Поздравляю Сашу с победой!В следующий раз будешь на 1 месте, ты необыкновенно талантлив .Всегда с интересом смотрю твои выступления,удачи!

[@ricardocobo7378]

A remarkable and fierce warrior. Go on about perfection, memory and jury bias (yawn),but you miss the whole point about life energy. That instant when music grips your heart and shakes you to the core, that belongs in Alexander’s corner.

[@thomasthompson6378]

Yes!

[@chazgurrero3090]

This young man's ora radiates from within to the. Outskirts beyond the universe. Well done maestro. You a great inspiration to ALL AGES. From master to another in the arts. You inspire my spirit & beyond limited human understanding. The more I studied the more I realized the more work to comprehend there is much more to execute understanding. And you have the essence Bravo!! It takes courage and tenacity to experience the unknown. Much more than understanding. To be intertwined with not to be at the right impossible moments of the "zone " that many never achieve. You are beauty in motion. Thank you from San Diego California where the sun shines with your essence.

[@emilyhutjes]

@amadeus tv ; Thank you very much for posting the performance of genius Alexander Malofeev. (Holland)

[@annexiwang6562]

Alexander is a musical genius. His talent is superb.

[@arthur6973]

And here i am still trying to play twinkle twinkle little star :')

[@organbuilder272]

Practive, Practive, Practice - you'll make it someday (Maybe)

[@arthur6973]

Hope so

[@debussywhatisee1710]

lmao same im trying (and failing) to play chopin's nocturne in C# AND IM 14. like this dude is a mere 4 years older then me and he makes me shiver when i listen to him play. truly extraordinary

[@гошакох-в2ы]

Техника колоссальна завараживает 👏👏👏👏

[@aston0708]

This is an amazing talent ,,,,mere words do not do this artist justice,,,,

[@nogatram1]

I think you will find that Alexander will cause us all to discover new ways of seeing many of the great piano works. He will bring a new vision that will enrich, not detract, from their impact. This is already happening, as, for example, in his interpretation of Grieg's concerto. Disregard his age - it is not significant - this recital alone is sufficient to confirm his place among the great masters of his art.