Alexander Malofeev - Rachmaninoff Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op. 43

March 1st 2024, Alte Oper Frankfurt
hr-Sinfonieorchester - Frankfurt Radio Symphony
Alexander Malofeev, Russia

[@BookMD]

Born in 2001!!! I hope he continues to astound us.

[@lyliedaf8267]

Je découvre avec plaisir ce jeune talentueux pianiste russe ! Cette version de la rhapsodie de Rachmaninoff est sublime merci 😊 Que la musique continue de rapprocher les peuples et d'œuvrer pour la PAIX ! 🕊

[@brinkbush9312]

Genius boy! A terrific gift to the world of music!🎉

[@jaquelineking1108]

Yes, me too. Life with music is amazing and so peaceful. ❤

[@bobcochran2890]

A masterful performance by one of the finest pianists. This guy plays with soul.

[@adriandegraaf2444]

Sasha ALWAYS plays with soul. That's what makes him special!!!

[@rivasanta]

Great pianist. Awesome!❤

[@sharontula58]

И с сердцем. Поэтому цепляет.

[@Madmen604]

Miracles never cease

[@Madmen604]

​@@sharontula58heart and precision. Just mesmerizing.

[@user-hj4wd6ff9f]

I am Lupita Ríos Since I was born I hear my father Eduardo Rios play his piano and here in Mexico and in Europe I went to many concerts. Now I am 77 years old and Alexander Is for me the best and every day Is for me a gift see him playing with his soul and for me wonderful The best gift in the end of my life,

[@Venice_57]

Visited his recital 10 days ago in Carnegie Hall-it was SOMETHING 😊!

[@kevindecot186]

I often wonder how more peaceful and beautiful our world would be if its citizens would listen to classical music versus today’s pop culture music. He is a musical talent in a class of his own…Bravo!

[@user-ps1bm7hm5l]

Не надо быть столь категоричным. Вокруг столько музыки.

[@misscody8792]

❤I absolutely agree with you and I have said that and thought that so many times! It is truly the most beautiful music in the world and it is appreciated in almost all civilized countries. It is so versatile from everything to a doctors office to concert hall you can Carry on conversations with them softly playing in the background and I love listening to it while I read and especially on a rainy or stormy day I am so blessed that my parents raised me with all kinds of wonderful music and classical is in my top two 🥰

[@rayhowland9211]

I've heard it said that the pop culture with it's regular beat reflects how we hear it in the womb. Because we are so utterly insecure.

[@LC-bb6kn]

You can find violent people in classical music as in another music genre. It is a cliché that music, art, etc makes better people. It may, but there are millions of violent and manipulative people in classicall music too. Any piano student in the top music schools, for example, can asure you this. Let's be clear.

[@FimaF-el3jo]

The nazis enjoyed classical music a lot

[@user-ih6le9sc6f]

Единое целое: солист, оркестр, дирижёр и, конечно же, Рахманинов. Фантастика! Александра хочется не только слушать, но и наблюдать за каждым его движением, выражением лица! Божественно талантлив!!!

[@richardvolpe7664]

To user-ih6le,etc: What facial expression? His is about as 'neutral" as a face can be. You want to see facial AND bodily gestures galore? I think the name is Lang something-or-other. There's a LOT to be loved there!

[@adatang99]

观赏性极强😢看帅哥弹琴赏心悦目，头发太喜欢了❤

[@doerthemanahan9912]

I am a great lover of Rachmaninoff music and this recording is the cream of what his compositions encompass. Simply brilliant! Greetings from Michigan.

[@mariaaugustamotapinto8491]

Magnífica interpretação....Votos de Sucesso para este jovem...❤

[@greghorton2315]

Alex is fabulous as always, leave him alone about his hair. He deserves some personal espression!!

[@irishoxley994]

His hair is not the gift ..his talent and abilities are ..his hair only describes his energy .. and individuality

[@user-zb7uh2ob1r]

His hair is full of passion. Like his music.

[@ellenbacklin]

Pianists seem to always have fun hair. 😊 lately anyway

[@mcd1722]

Alexander’s precision, clarity and the plethora of colors he is able to evoke are without measure. The co-ordination between soloist, orchestra with conductor makes this offering extraordinary.

[@LuciaLuciaPinho]

Alexander is a wonderful player, like a boy with his playing with his toys. Amazing his fingers and a handsome man. I love to hear the piano and the Orquestra. 👏👏👏

[@mayechkak8889]

Гениально!!!!!!! Молодец,,, Александр!!!!!! Настоящий талант!!! 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@strangenoise-mt2zf]

Александр виртуоз фортепиано с душой поэта.❤❤

[@daronomankanadi8537]

Великолепно! Браво Александр! Я в полном восторге…😭🥹👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@user-bn8qg1ru1x]

Музыка спасает и спасет нас !

[@ellenbacklin]

Amen

[@user-ky1yq9wf1g]

Потрясающе!!!! Как же все ясно сыграно ! Музыка это надежда человечества.

[@Blackcat2005]

Yes, what would we do without such gorgeous music. It fills our souls and keeps us sane in this crazy world.

[@MRYHTHEJEW]

You are listening to this by technology invented by engineers and scientists. You have what to eat and keep your health. Musicians did not bring this into our world. A bit of humility won't harm.

[@ConarMorgan]

​@@MRYHTHEJEW Dont be hipocrit, everebody knows what is an instrument, what is a composition and what is a master of his craft.

[@_Diana_S]

@@MRYHTHEJEW There is also a difference between what feeds our bodies (which is essential, no one is arguing with this) and what lets our souls to soar and our spirit to strengthen. You can use the same technology that is invented by engineeres and listen to Ariana Grande or some others rhythmically swearing.

[@user-qo3zp1rp2p]

An immense pleasure to listen to this amazing virtuoso. Most thankful for this opportunity to be to vicariously able to participate in the obvious joy all have in playing this musical masterpiece.

[@user-rt1ih8lm5z]

БРАВО❤... Не уезжай,.. Нужен Стране, Нам✨ГДЕ КОНЧАЮТСЯ СЛОВА, - НАЧИНАЕТСЯ МУЗЫКА

[@MarcMichaelC.Heydenreich]

Er ist eine Jahrhundertbegabung , einfach genial ! Absolut brillant und technisch einwandfrei. Atemberaubende subtile Kontrolle über alles, Dynamik, Farben, Rubato, Phrasierung, Agogik. Aber er hat auch eine Wärme und Menschlichkeit, mit der er eine emotionale Verbindung zu den Zuhörern aufbaut (14:57 ! ) . Er gibt jeder Note in jedem Akkord einen Platz und einen Zweck . Kompliment auch an das HR Sinfonie Orchester, die Zusammenarbeit mit Malofeev ist engagiert und kongenial.

[@giselaweiss8722]

Struwwelpetr spielt grandios wie immer😅

[@MarcMichaelC.Heydenreich]

Die Haare sind ohne Bedeutung. Aber wenn Sie schon darauf eingehen: ich finde die Frisur super und besser als der Bubikopf, den er vorher hatte: he went from being a boy to a man! @@giselaweiss8722

[@bartwatts1921]

One of the most fresh and lively performances of this warhorse I’ve heard. Sasha’s performance was superb, so new so unique. In the orchestra I heard parts I’ve never heard. Love it!

[@bernal252]

Masters ! It is very interesting to hear someone playing to make music rather than to be a virtuoso star. Malofeev is making music and not a show off of his capacities. Also, being a pianist my self, Mexican born, lived in New York, Texas, and now in Paris, is ir very interesting to hear that russian artists do not play russian music as other traditions do. Remarkable performance !

[@marinaosmanova4783]

Russians pianists playing all world classic and not classic music Rachmaninov is Russian composer and Malofeev is master first class ! Bravo Sasha!

[@annafalcone6530]

❤

[@malkin80]

Станиславский написал: «Любите искусство в себе, а не себя в искусстве!»

[@chriscarson2547]

Both pianist and conductor take great care with this warhorse to make it as fresh and stimulating as when it debuted. Simply wonderful.

[@ruslannunez4449]

Lol... warhorse ,if not read correctly.

[@user-pp3fq2tv9h]

Это фантастика!

[@mayariana3431]

Как же я его обожаю!❤Браво и бесконечные лайки. 🎉❤

[@JanTanner-sx9yf]

I am glad to see him all grown up playing the piano. He has been born talented!

[@socalgalful]

The best version of this piece I have heard on KZbin. Quality is great. Malofeev is superb as always. Orchestra perfectly in synch and wonderful. ❤❤❤

[@vladibaby79]

Das war eine wirklich faszinierende und immer wieder überraschende Lesart von diesem so oft gespieltem Werk. Besonders grossartig war es, wie versiert dieser junge Pianist die Rollen wechselte zwischen Solo, Kammermusikpart, Begleitung und Orchesterinstrument, dabei immer die interessantesten Details dieser genialen Partitur herausbrachte und an den genau richtigen Stellen die doch erwartete explosive Energie freigab. So eine interessante und ergreifende Interepretation hab ich lange nicht gehört.

[@josealbinosantosnogueira6013]

The best live piano performance that I've ever had the honour and pleasure to see and listen to was at Casa da Núsica (Porto). I dad never seen anything like that before! 18 satge calls! unheard of! A grand master pianist. One of the best ever.

[@JuancitoCanarias]

He is extraordinary!

[@user-tq7pq9sw9u]

Браво! Это дивно!

[@Dantoriusar]

или так.. - где это видано, где это слыхано?! это чудо чудное! диво дивное! 😊

[@user-qh2rc6fj3q]

Потрясающий!!! Брависсимо!!! И Александр, и оркестр и дирижёр, блестящее исполнение!

[@natulenka1962]

Здравствуйте, Великолепное исполнение великолепной музыки великолепными музыкантами. Абсолютный ансамбль, прекрасно отработано всё. 5+! Очень артистично.

[@JorgeRzezak]

The kid is growing up so his interpretations too. Amazing!

[@marinacaracciolo5940]

Cresce e matura artisticamente il ragazzino prodigio di alcuni anni fa!... Sempre molto bravo.

[@Nataly-vv2ku]

Моё любимое произведение! Непревзайдённый и гениальный пианист! Всё в исполнении Александра можно слушать бесконечно!!! Как хочется ещё побывать на его концертах, испытать непередаваемые ощущения!!! 💖💖💖💖💖

[@beachbum61]

The sheer complexity of this arrangement makes one wonder how any human could ever memorize it. This young man is truly remarkable. The orchestra sounded superb. It was a most enjoyable performance by all.

[@jerrera45]

A very energetic and exciting performance. Hats off to the audio engineer, I heard innuendos I have never heard before. The 18th variation has always given me goose bumps when the orchestra comes in with the crescendo, and this fine orchestra did not disappoint. Bravo Alexander and maestro Altinoglu.

[@user-xr8wp3wq5g]

Хороший темп! И уместные паузы. И замечательные ансамбли.

[@user-wq5gn9vp3o]

Браво, Александр!!!

[@bobharbert1844]

Another amazing performance by Alexander, whom I consider to be the best and most talented pianist of our time! No one can play with such ease, elegance and precision creating musical phrases of such beauty! I must admit I don’t understand the hair but I’m an old traditional guy! I can’t wait to hear another performance of Alexander! I hope some day I can hear him live!!

[@adriandegraaf2444]

Well said, Bob!!

[@obelisk1516]

Alexander the Greatest, yes. @@adriandegraaf2444

[@user-qp3vf3nu9l]

Наверное, сам Рахманинов был бы в восторге от такого исполнения.

[@Abigail-gw4md]

Eine wohlverdiente Weltkarriere fängt schon an! Weiter so! Bravissimo!

[@user-ud1yi6iw7u]

Конечно впечатляет!

[@user-my8vz6df1d]

Гениальное исполнение!!!!!! Браво, Саша!!!!!❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

[@adminadmin-fh4fm]

Роскошно ✨💫❤

[@nickpinchukmultimedia1712]

Excellent Performance

[@user-bd2ci5zu6n]

Потрясающе богатые музыканты, так много всего, так насыщенно!! Просто сказка!!!Огромное ❤❤❤❤спасибо Солисту Александру Малофееву и дирижеру ❤❤❤❤❤ поклон!!!

[@user-bd2ci5zu6n]

Маэстро Алтыноглу❤❤❤

[@hcamp5889]

BRAVO . Obrigada.❤

[@Magdalena405]

Мне понравилось. Александр играет прекрасно. Спасибо за запись😊

[@lubovchistyakov1927]

Гениально! Умница !!

[@Dina-nl2vp]

Именно так я хотела выразить своё впечатление. Как можно одиноково мыслить😊

[@anthonydecarvalho652]

Superb.

[@user-yj8kx4kx8x]

Благодарю музыкантов за такое прекрасное исполнение произвеление Рахманинова. Особая благодарность этому молодому человеку Александру Малофееву за исключительную любовь к своей профессии.❤❤❤❤ Слушая классическую музыку,забываешь эту серую реальность современной жизни. Еще раз Спасибо 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@GnomicMaster]

The more videos I watch of this young man the more I am amused by how he looks like he could be a smart-ass punk yet he is actually a transcendent human. I love the contrast between his appearance and his soul. He's a throwback to the great romantic pianists of the 20th century like Horowitz and Rubinstein but with an attitude. I hope he composes for the piano.

[@vitrti]

Bravo Alexander and maestro Altinoglu. Замечательные дирижер, солист и оркестр!!! большая редкость, когда такой ансамбль, тем более не единожды играли вместе, удивительно

[@johannadescenza9792]

Incredibly beautiful perhaps one of Rocmaninoff's finest pieces...

[@catherinejones9396]

Nice to hear Alex again after some time. He plays this beautifully.

[@CSRookie]

where was he?

[@heide6842]

I have been following Alexander since the age of six. He is one of our great talents to be cherished. A gift to me to be able to listen to him as a young man. Listening from upstate New York. Thank you.

[@user-jl6pz7nc5p]

Спасибо большое, наслаждаюсь каждым моментом игры!

[@christopherunsworth]

He is an amazing young man.

[@misscody8792]

So wonderful to see all these young people playing in this orchestra so many orchestras are mostly older or middle age so it’s wonderful to see it being carried on with our millennials 🙏 The worlds future lies in their hands as well as the Creator And may they all realize that their gifts are from that Creator.

[@luckyluke3619]

It would be nice they learned how to comb their hair before performance? Something to do about respecting your art form, perhaps? And why not coming in with thousand of piercing all over your body to differentiate yourself from others, eh? Talent is one thing! Image is another! He must have doubts about his talent to sell himself so cheaply!

[@andigagel5697]

Lasst ihn mit seinen Haaren in Ruhe...... er spielt einfach traumhaft.

[@brent3522]

​@@luckyluke3619that matters, why?

[@Blackcat2005]

What a wonderful fresh performance of this concerto and especially the well known 3rd movement.

[@EkaterinaHa5]

I've been to this concert! We really enjoyed the wonderful performance! Alexander is very talented and hr-Sinfonieorchester is great! Bravo!!! Пусть Александр и дальше нас радует своим мастерством!

[@1lavrentiberia]

I was here toooo...amazing concert! Shostakovich IV was otlichno too!

[@herbiecactus6687]

Lucky! Is it typical that the audience doesn't stand?

[@EkaterinaHa5]

⁠Some crowd gave them a standing ovation too! But you are right, not everyone.

[@herbiecactus6687]

@@EkaterinaHa5 huh, looked like no -one was standing to me.

[@louise_rose]

Beautiful performance! I caught the tail end of it streamed live and felt dismayed that the broadcast was taken down afterwards - delighted to be able to rewatch it in fulll! 🎵🎶🎹💞

[@rrice999]

Love that boy. Notice at 17:20-17:30, when he drops a measure, the sly half-smile he gives the conductor.

[@StudiolegaleTerrenzio]

Straordinaria esecuzione ❤

[@CarolSalsa-og8kj]

Gorgeous playing by both Alexander and the orchestra - which was very rich sounding. But am I the only one who thinks the piano does not have proper microphone placing? The piano part tends to get lost in the orchestral parts. Alexander has such a unique wonderful interpretation I would like to hear more of it.

[@hoosiersdf]

I concur.

[@emmegy27]

Io sono da sempre fortemente propensa a ritenere che la migliore interpretazione in assoluto sia quella di Pletnev con l’orchestra diretta da Claudio Abbadò!

[@normanchristie4524]

I have only heard the first movement so far...the pianist is 'playing games' with the orchestra.

[@normanchristie4524]

This is one of my favourite piano symphonies as the solo pianist interacts with the orchestra instead of dominating.

[@normanchristie4524]

He is truly a wonderful pianist.

[@louislaser7182]

Quel excellent pianiste, quelle œuvre grandiose, quelle culture et quelle histoire, la Russie est une grande nation. Paix entre la France et la Russie.

[@klausmitterbrunner235]

Super

[@olegsemenov711]

Невероятное рвение каждого Музыканта оркестра к совершенству исполнения !!!

[@lydiadewijs6524]

Prachtig,heerlijk om naar te kijken en te luisteren,hier wordt je blij van,dank❤

[@ninabella5089]

Bravissimo!❤❤❤

[@sacredkinetics.lns.8352]

👽 Bravo: wonderful as always. I like His hairstyle. He has the right to be himself; He's not there to please anyone but to delight us with his mastery. GOD BLESS.

[@marionengel5275]

Seele, Geist, Körper und Musik sind eins.

[@jelenabodrazic522]

Brillant!!!!!

[@emmegy27]

Un pezzo fantastico, uno dei miei preferiti!!

[@fernandodiasborges867]

ALEXANDER MALOFEEV... NASCIDO HÁ POUQUÍSSIMO TEMPO... NO ANO DE 2.001 !!! CONTUDO, A RIQUÍSSIMA BAGAGEM COGNITIVA DO PORTENTOSO ALEXANDER VEM CRESCENDO HÁ MUITOS SÉCULOS, RAZÃO POR QUE EU NUNCA ME CANSAREI DE REPETIR : - ALEXANDER MALOFEEV, MUITOS E INTERMINÁVEIS PARABÉNS !!!!... PELO EXEMPLO DE PERSEVERANÇA MULTISSECULAR E POR SUA COGNIÇÃO CUJA RIQUEZA É DE VALOR INESTIMÁVEL !!! A MIM, ETERNO ALEXANDER, NITIDAMENTE VOCÊ PERSONIFICA A PERFEIÇÃO E, NESSE MESMO NÍVEL (altíssimo nível), UMA ELEGANTE FORMA INTERPRETATIVA . PARABÉNS !!!... REAFIRMO COM MUITA ADMIRAÇÃO E FORTE ENTUSIASMO !!! FERNANDO DIAS BORGES BRASÍLIA-DF, BRASIL, em 22/03/2.024 .

[@annakomissar8279]

Блестяще!

[@paengs.delrosario7804]

It doesn't hurt that he's probably THE MOST BEAUTIFUL (handsome) classical musician that ever lived. ❤️❤️❤️

[@margaret7198]

Please, no commercials during performance!! Performance was amazing 👏👏👏

[@user-cr1ou1yc6h]

Достаточно посмотреть на пластику его пальцев , чтобы понять - перед тобой гений., причем оснащённый не только технически но и душевно.

[@richardvolpe7664]

To user-cr etc.etc: The agility of his fingers makes him a genius? Do you have any idea how many pianists are 'out there' who also are equipped technically and mentally?

[@shin-i-chikozima]

Thi is absolutely amazing 🎎🎏🎋⛩️🎴🎑

[@valeriya7227]

Брависсимо!!!!!!!!!

[@AstrusHD]

I wish you‘d upload them playing the Shostakovich Symphony after that. I was there and it was incredible!

[@norisky9987]

Unfortunately, I was unable to secure Shostakovich's symphony in time.

[@AstrusHD]

@@norisky9987 Oh that’s unfortunate, i hope they‘ll upload it in the future. Their interpretation was massive and really loud, never experienced such a thing before! :)

[@lucaenglishteacher4059]

Magical 🤩

[@ralphehlers849]

Incredibly beautiful - genius!

[@ilove6kies]

I’m digging Draco’s new hair ❤

[@itsjudystube]

Me too 😊

[@clieding]

The passage played beginning at approximately 14:50 (I think it is variation number 18) until about 17:30 is for me one of the most beautiful pieces of music ever composed. If upon my death I hear this piece I will know that I am back home in heaven. For me the feelings of longing and joyous ecstatic fulfillment it evokes goes to the very depths of my soul. This is the power of Great Art be it music, literature, drama, painting, architecture…; to make one feel emotions of which one did not know one was capable.

[@user-fz2fy7yb4b]

I totally agree ! This passage is very similar (in its emotional content) to the final movement of the third piano concerto. This is a heavenly feeling, the certitude that something will wait for us after our physical death, that all the suffering in this world, all the pain in our heart, will eventually find an issue. It always brings tears to my eyes - tears of joy, of pure joy, not an ephemeral one.

[@clieding]

@@user-fz2fy7yb4b You have beautifully expressed my own feelings regarding this passage. Thank you.

[@rebeccabutler9728]

I agree. Stunningly beautiful passage.

[@user-ky1yq9wf1g]

Запись звука просто великолепная! Все музыканты и дирижер труженики! Александр играет как композитор, переслушиваю много раз, это волшебство. На грани возможностей человека

[@pbasswil]

Cheerfully sparkly! And the dreamy slower section shows why Rachmaninoff spawned a thousand movie soundtracks.

[@daliborpuchta1952]

You mean his music inspired soundtracks... yes. He himself wrote none, Shostakovitch and Prokofiev were writing for film.

[@juliachapman1899]

Thank you, Alexander. Wonderful treat❤️😊💓👍Heavenly, brilliant, words fail ! J C in Australia

[@user-fz8dx3dm1c]

Спасибо Божественному Дару всех исполнителей и душевной радости от их творчества слушателям!!! Малофеева можно слушать бесконечно… Ангел Небесный… Браво!!!

[@ulrikekussner5455]

Я люблю Рахманинов. Ето было очень хорошо, больше спасибо.

[@lindamarie6574]

Extremely talented and an adorable young man too! I wish him all the best!

[@marikamarika9251]

Braviiiii❤❤❤❤❤

[@Weednameze]

11:05 WOW that color in his left hand

[@Sewtangle]

Alexander looks like a cross between Heath Ledger and Boris Johnson. 😂. FABULOUS musician.

[@Donna-ff3ek]

Magnificent playing and piano. Thank you.

[@berylgreen1973]

Brilliant performance. Thank you! Have you ever heard of N. Kadomtsev - Variations on a Theme of Paganini, op. 23? This would make a wonderful addition to your repertoire.