Alexander Malofeev/Valery Gergiev - N.Rimsky-Korsakov. Piano concerto, Op.30

N.Rimsky-Korsakov. Piano concerto in C-sharp minor, Op.30.
Soloist Alexandеr Malofeev (17 y.o.).
Conductor - Valery Gergiev.
Mariinsky Theatre Orchestra.
March 2019

[@alexandrebeauharnais6849]

He is definitely one of the genius of the world today. It is amazing to have this much repertoire at his youth. This is proof that he is a hard worker. He never loses dignity no matter how intense music is. This comes from his SOLID technique. I am look forward to his expressions change as he grows older.

[@HotRatsAndTheStooges]

Such an underrated concerto, and one of my favorites!

[@vestrial6104]

Amazing pianist, such talent!

[@belisariobenites1091]

Oh Sasha, you are a godsend.

[@ВалентинаЭрдынеева-л4т]

Спасибо ,что я познакомилась с этим очаровательным произведением! Русская музыка самая яркая и глубокая❤🎉

[@oliveraprijic8985]

Pratim te od kad si bio mali.Ti si čudo prirode,melem za dušu,tvoj ton je božanstven.Bog te blagoslovio da postojiš.

[@MsLoksha]

Русские напевы греют душу, истинно русский композитор, Римский-Корсаков! Спасибо, Александр!

[@WCaron23001]

A lovely work, done too rarely. Bravo, young man!

[@ucala8599]

You are an incredible pianist! You inspire me and I am sure that you inspire many others. I wish you a happy and successful career, and I hope to someday see you perform live.

[@ЕвгенийСтародубцев-и9о]

Oh, my God! What a greatest technique and fine understanding of music! What a divine talent! Thank you so much, Sasha!

[@dominiquedubois4221]

je ne connaissais pas ce beau concerto. Il est magnifiquement interprété.

[@garryclapperton9925]

Alexander, you have so moved and uplifted me, in this our time of Corvid-19 Lockdown, I hadn't known of you beforehand, your engagement with the keyboard, facial and hands, constantly has been breaking into a joyous laughter, I'm overcome with joy and wonderment for your absolute love for what you do - you performing is itself a work of art that enhances the beauty of what you are playing, it is infectious. Your gift is a gift to us who love the piano, you truly have it sing. I thank God for KZbin that brings you right into our living room. May you choose to come visit us in Aotearoa New Zealand one day, please.

[@claudiarovaris1651]

Al Compositore, al Direttore d'orchestra ed al grande Pianista, un' ode alla musica. Grazie!

[@hueydockens4415]

I'm an old man. I wish I could have learned to play like you can. beautiful!!!!!!

[@organboi]

Not something you learn. Sorry. Not at that level.

[@noelsafont3234]

Practice 10 hours a day- you will get there

[@holymoses5590]

@Huey ...if you can play the piano even just a little...then no matter how simple and elementary the composition, you can still share some beautiful music with others. Wow, I think I just preached to myself as well. =)

[@humboldt777]

Your art is breathtaking! I wish you a golden future! 🏆🏅🥇🎖 Make your great country proud!

[@twowillows9287]

Absolutely phenomenal!! Amazing young pianist!!

[@jssscal]

Alexander Malofeev does not need to prove himself in any further competitions. Whether or not he wins the approval of any panel of judges, he is an inspired artist with technical ability that allows him to communicate with a depth that is beyond his years. Just hearing and seeing him on KZbin is overwhelming. What must it be like to hear and see him in person? I hope that we in the USA will be able to find out for ourselves soon! Bravo Alexander!

[@ianmac2963]

Well said John ... I agree with you 100% ... Maestro Malofeev ... for me ... is in the same league as Horowitz, Richter, Kissin ... a magical artist seen only a couple of times each century ...

[@samuelsamson8210]

I'd rather attend a performance by Malofeev than any of the other contestants by far. His playing crackles with intensity and brilliance. He brings drama and great excitement to all the warhorses. Play on, Maestro Malofeev. The judges at TCH XVI couldn't restrain their jealousy.

[@nogatram1]

@@samuelsamson8210 Just bad judgement, Im afraid.

[@mrjomaled755]

Yes, master Malofeev, your U.S. fans await you! I agree with you, John...he really should not enter any more competitions....he has proven himself over and over again with the people who matter...his audience!! He has charisma and passion and superb technical skills. He will go far....I hope he doesn't burn out like most young and promising pianists.

[@wesleysatterfield6309]

@@mrjomaled755 He enjoys playing too much -- he will not burn out. And he is a proud Russian. He is secure in his being and he works hard at his skill. See how he has improved throughout his young life. Yes -- New York awaits him eagerly -- shortly after the Virus dies.

[@lodyneervoort]

Wow,wow,wow, that’s all I can say. What a talent. Thank you for sharing. 👍👍👍👍👍😄😄😄😄🌹🌹🌹🌹.

[@annakomissar8279]

Очень хорошо! Кто же эти 10, которым " не понравилось", пусть в открытую напишут почему, прсветят меня, например.Не понимаю, по-моему, очень высокий уровень, дух захватывает.Идеально всё, и оркестр, и пианист, спасибо!

[@artemmarkaryan5523]

Я не ставил дизлайк, но понять почему поставили могу. Октавки всё-таки фразировать надо, а не просто наотмашь лупить, высоко задирая кисть и поэтому не успевая в этом темпе. Глиссандо с взятием последней ноты левой рукой это хорошая мысль, но он был немножко поджат и вместо звонкой нотки она наоборот пропадала. Техника это ведь не просто быстро на клавиши нажимать, но и свобода в том что ты играешь. Когда из-за потрясающей трели не слышно тему в левой руке - это не техника, а её недостаток. Когда пассаж делится на квартоли только бы с оркестром вместе оказаться это тоже не высший класс... К сожалению проблема этого концерта в том, что исполнители редко его учат продолжительное время. Я уверен, что Саша потратил на это не больше недели-двух. Мне довелось тоже его учить и предложение о том, чтобы исполнить этот концерт я получил 23 декабря, а 22 января был концерт в БЗК. До предложения, к моему стыду, я не знал что у Р-К есть такой концерт. Я очень надеюсь, что как-нибудь у Саши будет время внимательней познакомиться с этим концертом, но если честно, то с его графиком концертов и конкурсов это маловероятно...и будет скорее всего бедный концерт Р-К в его репертуаре, но будет только младшим братом концертов Листа.

[@penniesfromheaven9724]

@@artemmarkaryan5523 Alexander was 17 yo here. He may perform this differently now at age 20. On the other hand, reading all the comments on here tells me that many would disagree with you, but again, age 17 to age 20 can matter quite a lot.

[@ИванКраснов-э9я]

Никакой особой квартольности в пассажах, в том числе в октавных, у него нет. Притом что само по себе выделение в пассаже тех или иных нот не является однозначным криминалом. Иногда это осознанный прием и =дело вкуса=. Что касается неслышной левой руки на фоне правой в высоком регистре, то это очень часто происходит из-за соответствующей расстановки микрофонов, а также их качества. В нашем случае качество звукозаписи было явно не для профессионалов, а просто для видеоблога...

[@МарианнаЮматова]

Так здорово, Сашенька!!! Открыл по-новому Римского - Корсакова, его сказочно-народные напевы наш русский Вагнер, кода - потрясающая сложная аккордовая фактура да ещё и в таком быстром темпе.. Что и говорить настоящий Профессионал! Хотелось бы послушать в твоем исполнении Концерты: Шопена, Баха, Аренского, Бетховена, Вариации Брамса, Грига..Удачи, счастья, больших успехов, здоровья, почаще радуй нас новинками.. 👏👏👏👍👍👍🎶🎹❤🔥

[@alanpotter8680]

I truly wish we can get a HD multi-cam recording of this beautiful concerto played by our Malofeev boy....

[@rogerclark3229]

Agree! - The playing is wonderful, but the video is bad.

[@Maltravers2011]

My dear friend, you are amazing. I look forward to welcoming you to the UK one day.

[@brunoguitteny5862]

C’est époustouflant ! Il "s’amuse avec son claviers, les notes sortent à une vitesse impressionnante et sont tout de même audibles, le talent et le travail associés au don sont réunis pour toujours en ce garçon. Une fois encore merci Alexandre ainsi qu’à tous ces compositeurs russes qui nous emportent loin de nos petites misères.

[@Seventh-day]

Dear Alexander, we your followers consider you one of the greatest Pianists on the planet.You have a phenomenal gift. We also appreciate the generous amount of performances made available to us. And as I always say, we are glad you do not have exaggerated postures. You are much loved. This work is I think, is the most complex you have ever performed.

[@riacalitz14]

I cannot agree with you more!What a brilliant pianist and an astounding performance!He has nothing to prove anymore.This was electrifying and brought tears to my eyes.He deserves every accolade coming his way!I'm just in awe of his wide ranging repertoire at such a young age,but then again,he mentioned that he spends 10 - 12 hours with his "love".....it clearly shows.......

[@bobcochran2890]

A spectacular performance of this rarely-heard concerto. Fantastic pianist with a very good orchestra, too.

[@FatSwede]

Exceptional. I know this work well, and have admired few performances. My benchmark was the old Richter recording in primitive stereo. This is its equal. Praise cannot come higher. Great orchestral support too.

[@gregorypalmer5403]

I have that too, on " Monitor", w/ Glazunov and maybe Prokofiev #1? You are correct, VERY primitive sound . Nice to hear this new recording.

[@789armstrong]

These two should appear at the Royal Albert Hall, the English crowd would want them to return every year.

[@bobbiephilip6567]

Our boy whom we all adore because such a talent such a genius is impossible.what a perfect touch all the keys sing. I listen every night. He is my Nourishment in these bad times. Have been around some of the greats but he surpasses All the gods of music...

[@davejohnpell3274]

Like an angel playing a percussive harp.

[@daniloribeiro2865]

I am glad I got to see him performing in Moscow. He's so talented and humble. Can't wait for his next performances in Moscow.

[@emilyhutjes]

@Danilo Ribeiro: Next time you see Alex in Moscow, please tell him how much he is respected and loved by everyone.

[@holymoses5590]

@Danilo Ribeiro You are VERY fortunate to be able to see maestro Malofeev often! Lucky you!

[@UncleNathan]

Just phenomenal...and played with such depth of feeling! Bravo, Sasha!!

[@nickhickson8738]

This chap is so unnerving as he is a talent beyond talent. His reportoire is so enormous already. He's unique in this 21st Century.

[@twowillows9287]

And his repertoire has grown continually since this performance. I hope you've heard his performance of the Rach Sonata No.1 (a fan uploaded it on Instagram). It will bring you to your knees...and to tears. None better.

[@penniesfromheaven9724]

@@twowillows9287 Unfortunately, this has since been removed from Instagram due to copyright infringement.

[@ellarovereto4466]

Yes, in deed -he is so unique - but isn't every human unique??? He is incredible talented and very authentic, simple, with no fake emotions... New generation od kids... Kristalchild perhaps? In Vienna after his concert, they wrote in a newspaper that "his performance is revolutionary" and after him nothing will be the same in a piano world!

[@ПолиКсения-т5с]

Спасибо,Саша,за новое видео!Ждем еще...Успехов Вам!

[@sorinaaust-ioan]

Fantastic performance of this wonderful FANTASY ! Congratulations dear Alexander !

[@peryplatypus6945]

You are genious! Love you!🎹

[@ЛарисаФомина-э4ф]

Сказочный Римский Корсаков русский Вагнер сказочный Александр. Малофеев❤

[@rolandobarboza9290]

¡Bravísimo!

[@НинаКочерыжкина]

Как всегда, восторг души! Спасбо, Александр!

[@alex_01]

ну наконец-то новый видосик от Санька! Лайкосик, не глядя! А еще очень хочется записей с телеканалов в хорошем качестве картинки и звука - те, что есть на youtube -- посмотрел уже ни один раз..

[@pietermoonen]

This talented young man has a great future!!! I will see you later.............

[@СолнышкоСолнышко-н3л]

Блестяще!!!! Браво мастер!

[@unconcioustomato5617]

Прекрасно! спасибо, Александр!

[@penniesfromheaven9724]

This couldn't be any more beautiful. Alexander's performance was wonderful...very beautiful! It's just amazing the size of Alexander's repertoire already at this young age...already performing professionally for several years at the time of this recording...a true miracle (imo). I wish him all the best!

[@Clerckx]

Умеет же Александр разбередить душу!

[@holymoses5590]

Once again I am left speechless. I'm just amazed by Alexander's mastery of the keyboard and of music itself. Please come to America when this dang COvid stuff has settled down.

[@davejohnpell3274]

Yes, I just shake my head as I listen and watch his hands flying furiously over the keyboard. But will the madness ever end? Or will the tyrants keep it going until they get their Great Reset NWO?

[@maritamcdonough5777]

Where are you Holy Moses? I miss your posts. Did you desert?

[@carlose.johansson739]

Wonderful piano performance and the concerto stunning!

[@mauritiusdunfagel9473]

God, I loves me some Russian Music. Good work young man’

[@francoisgouws7288]

Wonderful! Thank you so much for posting and sharing your remarkable gift!!

[@amadosegundomansilladelval9026]

Dear Alexander, no insane reactions of the mob, no senseless banning Will ever shrink you, your Artistry Will last As the highest spiritual Conquest through these days of madness .Be brave!

[@emilyhutjes]

I totally agree. Well said ! (Holland-eu)

[@wcabrera2391]

I love that music you play

[@KingsKidNOTW]

One of my favorites

[@chefmichaelgriffin4005]

I could watch and listen to you play all night! Spectacular

[@nogatram1]

I'm afraid I often do!!

[@brunoguitteny5862]

Oui, je pense que nous sommes très nombreux à l’écouter sans fin...

[@biomravenec]

Awesome as always :)

[@opheliamorrison7675]

Please come to the US!

[@holymoses5590]

Yes! Amen to that!!!

[@RatnipTX]

I’d buy him a plane ticket if he’d come to the USA.

[@marlarosen2487]

He will be in the US next month (July) in NY, IL, and CA. Go to his website for details.

[@marlarosen2487]

@@RatnipTX He'll be in the US next month, in July. Go to his website for info.

[@pietermoonen]

Een maëstro - dirigent met een meester jonge pianist ! Verbluffende speltechniek, mooi en ontroerend gebracht in dit moeilijke pianoconcert van N. Rimsky - Korsakov ! Dank !!!

[@emilyhutjes]

@PieterMoonen Prachtig hè ! Op 1 okt. 2022 geeft hij een recital in de kleine zaal van het Concertgebouw in Amsterdam. Wij gaan !

[@gillesopresco7459]

quel enthousiasme pour cette oeuvre qui réclame un engagement rythmique élevé et une connivence avec l’orchestre sans faille parfaitement rendu merci monsieur Александр Дмитриевич Малофеев...

[@ЛюбовьПотемина-ш3б]

Les jeunes musiciens de tous les pays nous apportent de la joie exubérante et presque religieuse par leurs vrais talens frais qui pour moi est comme une promesse qui redonne de l'espoir dans ces temps du passage vers un autre monde d'ici -bas. En un mot le phénomène d'un pianiste doué est comme la manifestation de la trenscendance comme si Dieu Lui -Même nous console et réconforte.

[@thomasthompson6378]

I love the way, when his left hand is otherwise unengaged, he helps the conductor conduct the orchestra. :~)

[@norman232000]

Glenn Gould did that as well.

[@johnfowler3132]

@@norman232000 I think it was just a way of using muscle memory to help keep the rhythm.

[@johnfowler3132]

PS. I agree that Alexander's physical mannerisms remind me (as I think you are saying) of Glenn Gould, although a bit subdued compared to Glenn. What I love about Alexander as compared to Glenn is that Alexander loves the Romantic music, which Glenn claimed not to love as much as the counterpoint of Bach (fine by me) and Schoenberg (like Woody Allen's movies, I liked his earlier work).

[@chloegidon661]

toujours enthousiasmée par votre incroyable maitrise technique et votre sensibilité! Pouvoir vous écouter est un vrai plaisir, continuez de nous enchanter le monde est si dur... la musique est une véritable consolation

[@789armstrong]

At last a great performance of this little known masterpiece. Alexander is among the top 10 greatest living pianists, and needs to come to the United States and win the Van Cliburn competition like Alexei Sultanov did in 1989 when he was only 19.

[@Cardstacker]

It's sad for us that so many great performers never seem to come to the USA... I would drive a long ways for some of them, but I cannot afford to fly to Europe. Alexander is a name we will be talking about for a long time. Carl who are the other 9 great living pianists... curious

[@ЛюбовьПотемина-ш3б]

As to Van Cliburn he was so talented sincere and charismatic young pianist! I will never forget his brilliant playing Chaikovski concerto in Moscow in full swing of a cold war. It contributed to soften the strain somehow. I was 13 then.

[@789armstrong]

@@Cardstacker Argerich, Trifonov, Kissin, Lugansky, Sokolov, Zimerman, Volodos, Cyprien Katsaris, Benjamin Grosvenor, Yoav Levanon, Ivan Bessonov, and Yuja Wang. I included Grosvenor, Levanon and Bessonov who are still growing as is Alexander who isnt yet at the level of the others mentioned.

[@davejohnpell3274]

@@789armstrong Yuja and Alexander are the best.

[@ianmac2963]

Thank you :)

[@rinosquarzoni9438]

Un vero fenomeno pianistico.

[@lyleneff]

I remember learning to play this concerto in my younger days. Congratulations to the soloist!

[@ego-cl8kc]

The Salzburg Festival is waiting for You, maybe next year....? I would get me a ticket in the first row, believe me...!

[@goodwillhart]

Oh wow! What a spectacular performance. I don't doubt that Alexander is already one of the top 10 living pianists as others have commented. But this is just sublime, and possibly one of his best performances. Breathtaking in parts!

[@MonicaHernandez-dz5dk]

Virtuoso sin duda!!

[@ianmac2963]

Have we got an official "fan club" for Maestro Malofeev ?????????????

[@nogatram1]

Well - is there one?? If so - sign me up!

[@emilyhutjes]

@@nogatram1 Alex is on facebook and here is his email address: [e-mail]

[@emilyhutjes]

@@nogatram1 Me too :-) His God-given talent is a present to all of us.

[@ricktomlinson5481]

@@emilyhutjes While it may be God (in the genes) given too, it is more about intense focus, drive and practice, practice and more practice. Ask him how much time he sits at the keyboard everyday ! I love this guy! What a talent ! Can't wait (but must) for him to do an American tour!

[@annexiwang6562]

Count me in. I've recently been watching his performaces in you tube and truly amazed as he started to do concerts when he was only 11 years and won in competitions thereon every year. He is truly a musical genius giving life to classical pieces of great composers.

[@litoboy5]

stunning !!! (as usual)

[@newgeorge]

Alexander's house must be permanently overflowing with flowers.

[@thomasthompson6378]

No, just with music.

[@francoisgouws7288]

As it should be!

[@elizabethfacchinetti9726]

Maravilha! É todo o tempo DIVINO! DEMAIS!!!!

[@jgesselberty]

A rarely programmed gem, beautifully performed.

[@martinegodret4639]

Ce concerto est pour moi une découverte J'ai beaucoup apprécié

[@josemanuelaparicio7857]

Impresiona la genialidad de este joven pianista Alexander Malofeev bajo la conducción del reconocido director Valery Gergiev

[@ErickJohn1404]

Imparável!!!

[@evewong3221]

I wish there is a better recording for this beautiful piece.

[@chloegidon661]

toujours fan de vous cher sacha ! je vous espère en bonne santé dans cette affreuse période et j'espere vous revoir sur scène bientôt... Protègez vous ! vous me donnez du courage dans ce futur incertain ou la planète souffre tant !,c'est un vrai bonheur de vous voir jouer avec tant de talent c'est une récompense merci mille fois pour ce que vous nous donnez! biz de Chloé

[@pietermoonen]

Een internationaal gekende dirigent Gergieve en een zeer getalenteerde jonge pianist! Schitterende combinatie en fijn besluit van deze avond!

[@emilyhutjes]

@Pieter Moonen Misschien doorsturen naar Concertgebouw Orkest , die hebben een twitter account.

[@thomasthompson6378]

He sure made it sing!

[@chloegidon661]

je suis allée à la roque d'anthéron vous applaudir j'espère de tout mon coeur que vous continuerez de nous séduire c'est une grande chance de pouvoir écouter et voir un pianiste tel que vous!

[@TheEdie1958]

Deduction a subtle mind discipline detect minutest details thus Rimsky Korsakov classic music repertoire, Ballet Ruses and Ballet Bolshoi, Sergei Diagliev theaterocal producer of lavish costume productions. Incredible piano agility, ambi dexterous, acumen a quintessential piano prodigy raise a glass a toast to Alexander.

[@richardgray6313]

What impresses me is that my thoughts always turn with inevitability to god when he plays and yet I’m sure nothing of the sort is intended

[@rogergeorgeclark3672]

Superb performance by Alexander, the orchestra and conductor! Unfortunately the video is poor. This music needs to be recorded from many angles by a number of cameras not just by one stuck miles back in the audience. Please call in a skilled video crew who know what they're doing.

[@giuseppapiccillo6914]

Un ristoro dell'anima

[@lausanneguy]

In awe.

[@dearfriday5448]

Handsome

[@mariaongkitarce1137]

Flawless octaves! ... Andante Mosso movement needs more romance ... though this is by far the best performance of Rimsky Korsakov's only piano concerto I have heard.

[@derby2510]

You remind me of Alexis Weissenberg. Technique to burn and a bright tone that is hard as nails.

[@Радсчастливтемчтоесть-имею]

Лично-специфичное Римского-Корсакова в исполнении Малофеева слышится и это уже достижение. Правда резерв движения приближения к посылу композитора и исполнительского мастерства Саши ещё не исчерпаны. Уверен что доживу и услышу. 23.35 - 15.3.20

[@TheEdie1958]

Introspection, Ingenuity, Imagination commensurate with graceful poise, piano technique classical music repertoire. Sergei Rachmaninoff symphonies celebration and commemoration akin to a life affirming spiritual peak experience.

[@holymoses5590]

So beautiful!! LOL..two words edited! 😂

[@呂藹雯]

太太優雅！

[@rondennison1313]

This young man plays with maturity beyond his years. I agree poor sound recording and poor photography....doesn’t do you justice.

[@rogerclark3229]

Fabulous playing as usual from this immensely talented pianist. But the video is terrible - just one camera photographing Alexander from the same position for the entire piece! You must use at least three or four and plenty of close-ups. Please do better.

[@demetrelazos8239]

This is obviously done by an amateur maybe an audience member. We should be grateful that someone put an effort to record it for us

[@organboi]

Fantastic

[@richardf.2720]

Alexander Malofeev / Tugan Sokhiev when ?

[@chita1205]

nice

[@olga_art4056]

👏👏👏🎹❤️

[@robertedwards3654]

How is he feeling after being unceremoniously 'dumped' in the Tch 16 competition?

[@nogatram1]

I guess that, after his recent experiences of competition, his maturity of outlook and unwavering certainty as to his calling in life, will enable him to get such things into perspective. They give him a worldwide audience and so he is able to fulfil his hearts desire to bring us to share his joy in his music-making. And, believe me, Alexander, you are achieving your hearts desire!!

[@therightmusic7639]

Interesting piano concerto, very Russian and there's obvious influence of Franz Liszt in it, to whom he dedicated it. Somehow I find it more interesting than Liszt's piano concertos (I'm not crazy about Liszt's piano concertos). It's very virtuosic but very digestible. No doubt you have total control of the keyboard (you play the octaves very well). I find your interpretation a little violent, tough. Your Forti sound like Prokofiev's at times, and the melodies sound a little metronomic. If you focused on the lyrical aspect, a little more (make the piano sing more), and controlled the forti (less aggressive), it'll sound even more interesting. Just a few details... Valery Gergiev is a brilliant conductor. Bravi!!

[@ellarovereto4466]

Hahaa...always the "experts" have to show there "expertise"...buuu to that!

[@brianmcdonagh8477]

Concert halls are usually acoustic pitfalls. But this one is a downright nightmare and an insult to to Malofayeev’s genius as well as the the orchestra.

[@rogergeorgeclark3672]

All they need is properly positioned microphones and - as this is a video - properly positioned cameras.

[@TheodorSirmanoff]

c'est fou, heureusement que les musiciens ne jouent pas comme ils dont dirigés, la plupart des chefs seraient au chômage sinon. Et dans ce cas, il seraient rentrés une mesure plus tôt directement sur le second moderato mesure 12 :) . Qui l'eût cru comme dirait la pub!

[@turquisestones]

Блин. Не смог до конца дослушать. Просто скопище звуков с лишь небольшими намёками на наличие мелодии. Лучше пойду обратно слушать Чайковского.