Alexander Malofeev - Yamaha Interview May 2021 with English subtitles

[@carlkirsch205]

I am an American with 5 grandsons and one granddaughter. I discovered Alexander in 2021 and immediately I read everything I could about him and watched all his KZbin videos. I was instantly taken in by him. What a wonderful person of extraordinary talent. I love this guy. God bless and protect him all the days of his life.

[@JoseighBlogs]

Gosh! So lovely at last to hear him speak if a little shyly with an understandable self-absorbed introverted childlike intonation ~ and, albeit somewhat contrived to the advertising promotional sponsor of Japan's Yamaha instrument manufacturing company who must think themselves very fortunate to have managed to capture this sweet young Russian pianist to their commercial needs, and for Alexander to gain, no doubt, well deserved and well earned 'pocket money' :-)

[@veras2176]

Удивительно приятный, эрудированный, чистый и светлый юноша!!! Камерный, спокойный с лёгкой хрипотцой, видимо, от волнения молодой голос меня завораживает. Всегда слушаю Александра, как только есть свободное время, предпочитаю при этом не отвлекаться на иные дела. Мне важно быть с ним в это время, чувствовать, со переживать и видеть все грани его эмоций, мимики, движение рук, пальцев!!! Браво, Александр!!!

[@ТатьянаЗахарова-л1ь]

Голос ещё мутирует.уже не мальчик,но ещё не муж

[@annabee4497]

He really is a lovely modest individual. May he remain true to himself always!

[@aparecidinhaantonangelo6379]

Alexander is one of the best pianist in the word .

[@aparecidinhaantonangelo6379]

Alexander is one of the best pianist in the word .

[@aparecidinhaantonangelo6379]

Alexander is one of the best pianist of the WORLD

[@dontwalkaway7488]

I love hearing Alexander talk. He's seems wise beyond his years but then he has had the best teachers and has been around educated and talented individuals his whole life. The background music playing is the piece "Lilacs" I believe. How beautiful!!

[@shirleymason7697]

Thank you! We love him! He is a rare jewel!

[@ЛюдмилаЛагута-ы1к]

Саша достоин признания на мировом уровне! Любая встреча с ним (концертное выступление,или интервью) - это счастливые минуты общения с уникальным музыкантом и необыкновенным человеком! Спасибо,Еvе,что делитесь с нами новыми видео!

[@carlkirsch205]

Agree!

[@cliveroberts2875]

Wow what a wonderful natural interview and more insight into Alexander's’ character. He truly is just a lovely kind young man who is a sheer delight in this World! He deserves the Love and affection one has for him! ❤️🤗 Thank you Eva for this interview

[@evewong3221]

The more you know about his thoughts,the more you respect and love him. I will bring more interviews 😊

[@cliveroberts2875]

Thank you. I so agree as more interviews show his true nature and his integrity. He really is an amazing young man and I’m proud for him! I thank God for him and the chance to have him in my life as he enriches it.

[@evewong3221]

@@cliveroberts2875 He’s endearing and stunning at the same time! How precious of that!

[@sirdicaudore]

My thoughts exactly! Not only a wonderful musician but equally a wonderful human being!

[@cliveroberts2875]

Glad you admire his talents and him. He is gracious, extremely well mannered and unassuming. He is sheer gold and deserves all the admiration and love he receives.

[@ЕленаБ-л3ь]

Здоровья крепкого, великих достижений и Божьей помощи!!! 🙏

[@holymoses5590]

Eve, thank you for subtitles!! You'll have to share this with Alexander! 😁 What a wonderful interview! He's a gem!! No one better, imho.

[@evewong3221]

Endearing,kind,humble,and stunning at the same time!

[@jamesgahres2893]

You are SO, SO RIGHT !!! Thank You for Your Always Honest and Genuine Enthusiasm when writing about Alexander. I love your Integrity and deep Insite !! I've been a Symphonic and Opera Conductor, working in Germany for 40 Years. Since I came across Alexander by chance in December, playing the Saint-Saens 2nd Piano Concerto in Madrid...He has changed my whole approach to Music and Art. He is 'out of this word' UNIQUE. What a Great Inspiration He is. What A Great, Sincere, Humble and Honest Interview this is !!!! Please keep writing your wonderful Comments :-)) All The BEST, JAG

[@evewong3221]

@@jamesgahres2893 Yes,same here. I don’t remember how many times I have used words “unique,beautiful,and otherworldly “,and how many times I have used for “humble,kind,stunning “,but that’s just not enough,cause he keeps amazing us!

[@galinamelnikova9855]

Симпатичный человек, Александр! Сейчас ему 20, а я помню, как будучи подростком он сказал, что читает " Божественную комедию" .Какой ещё подросток в наше время читает Данте? Было приятно это слышать.Успехов, сил,здоровья,господин Малофеев!

[@Elzagil]

Спасибо за видео! Достойная компания, достойный артист!!!

[@michaelkline884]

This young man is brilliant. I’ve been a fan for years.

[@chucklambooy8457]

Such a brilliant and amazing young man. I have followed him from the beginning and he always reaches higher. Listening to him is like a performance from the composers themselves!!

[@georgiaguardian4696]

Malofeev is a top 10 on my list of great pianist! Congrats Yamaha to sign him as a Yamaha Artist!!

[@surkova_a]

Какой же Александр тонкий и одухотворенный! Ангел🌸

[@catherinehegazi4440]

thanks so much for the subtitles, Eva and you were so right in saying he is a very upright individual-honest and mature integrity.

[@erikpeterson25]

Yes! You go Alexander! Best wishes from USA

[@chevychase]

Keep up the good work! You are doing great! from a librarian in Lexington, Kentucky, US

[@789armstrong]

I believe a Yamaha piano with an ultra light action and adjustments made to the 'quiet' pedal to give it a wider range, as in the Horowitz Steinway, would open new horizons of expression for young Alexander.

[@michaelearendil6843]

My eyebrows rose when he mentioned the agnostic Julian Barnes' book musing on death. I suddenly realized, "OMG! Maybe this angel Sasha doesn't *realize* he is an actual angel! Maybe he wonders if his life has any meaning!" Meanwhile, I look at him, listen to his music and his voice, and I am totally aware that he is a beautiful soul sent by the Divine! Ah well, he will realize his immortality someday. ♡

[@evewong3221]

He knows his life meanings and his responsibilities absolutely. He’s just very humble. Indeed he’s an actual angel ❤️

[@4Topwood]

Thank you, Eve! This is wonderful. Alexander gives so much to the world that it doesn't seem right to intrude on his time with interviews and questions. But this promotional interview is very welcome, giving some insight into how he works and rests as an artist. 💗

[@evewong3221]

I think he wants people to know his thoughts. He’s always frank and honest in his interview,that’s why his interviews are always precious and worth reading. I will bring more of them.

[@4Topwood]

@@evewong3221 Thank you! Yes, he is very open about his way of life as an artist, which is so refreshing.

[@tempsperdu9278]

¡Qué personalidad tan dulce y apacible! ¡Y qué contraste con la pasión que despliega en los clásicos románticos que ejecuta con tanta autoridad y fuerza!

[@maritamcdonough5777]

Si, que contraste! Me lo amo a mi. Gentil y pasion. Es parte de la razon que el nos tiene en sus manos completemente. (Perdone mi espanol pero tuve que responder.

[@therightmusic7639]

Now I can understand with the subtitles. This kid is adorable (it's not a gay comment). I'm really sure his exceptional talent and his sweet personality will open all the doors in the world. Just don't let those doors swallow you (drive your life). Enjoy the ride and never forget that whatever talent we have is just a gift that life, the universe, God (whatever you want to call it) gives to us and that we should use it and administer it responsibly and wisely... You already have what you need to be happy, regardless of the profession you have...

[@robertflynn6686]

Thanks for presenting us the unique Malofeev perspectives on music. Hes changed a lot. The pianos have changed a lot. ( the ' enspire ' by Yamaha is future). I am listening to jazz by young Japanese , Cateen .So I've changed a lot. It seems like everyone has been at war and now its over. It looks like Malofeev is now moving towards a career. Maybe its time to be on his own, well see. Thanks again, Robert.

[@evewong3221]

Wish him play some Jazz someday 😉

[@ianmac2963]

Congrats Maestro ... no doubt you are aware Maestro S Richter chose YAMAHA also :)

[@maira5755]

Increible su talento, su musica y todo lo que transmite en cada concierto! Me encanta! Saludos desde Argentina!

[@richardsawyer9711]

Just found out today (June 16) Alexander has been unable to get a visa for entry into the U.S. Was making plans for a trip to Chicago where he was scheduled at the Ravinia Summer Music Festival in July, which their site now shows as canceled. What a sad situation! At age 91 I can hope to still be mobile by next year and if so will be there! In the meantime his remarkable talent and personality will still be on KZbin I trust!

[@4Topwood]

I, too, was planning to be at his recital in Illinois. Very disappointing.

[@evewong3221]

Yes,I know that the Ravinia live was cancelled yesterday. I'm sad for those fans who have been longing for a long time. Wish it could be re-scheduled very soon. And it's said that Boston live will be scheduled next year Feb. Hope you could join there. But I'm not aware that Alexander can't get a visa,is it true?

[@richardsawyer9711]

@@evewong3221 That was the reason the Ravinia management gave. The impression I have is not that he was denied as an individual, but that the restrictions on travel between countries which have accompanied the corona virus were still limiting the issuance of visas by the U.S. State Department, and that there is not enough time left to proceed. I did not investigate the other two performances that were scheduled. I certainly would hope to see him in Boston if that comes to pass.

[@evewong3221]

@@richardsawyer9711 Thanks for the information. Then it’s a very hard situation. The tickets of Buffalo are still open which is the first stop of USA. Just only one month left.

[@mathildewesendonck7225]

He wouldn’t be the first Russian artist that was denied a visa to the USA... the same happened to Olga Smirnova, primaballerina of the Bolshoi Ballet. That was before Corona. The Trump administration had implied new and very restricted visa regulations.

[@marlarosen2487]

3:12-3:13 Love that sweet smile by Alexander. He is a wonderful representative for Yamaha.

[@christopherhill2786]

It would be wonderful for Mr Malofeev to come to Australia - when we open our borders once again to international travel. I am sure his concerts would be a great success.

[@philipsmith3084]

Thank you Eve for posting this I hope you are well. Phil (he is playing in Buffalo in July. i might go but I am having problems with flying, but please let know if you will be there) He has grown up!

[@evewong3221]

Hello,Philip.I’m fine,thanks.I won’t be there,but I wish you could meet AM successfully. He also plans to play in Boston & California next year Feb.,maybe more schedules will be announced later on.

[@philipsmith3084]

@@evewong3221 Thanks for letting me know. Sadly, I am not much of a flyer. I finished my vaccines today, so I will see how I feel. Stay in touch!

[@evewong3221]

@@philipsmith3084 AM will have streaming live tomorrow night. Here the link zaubersee.ch/en/events/zaubersee-2021-klavierrezital Hope that will give you energy.💕 Have a good rest,wish you all well!

[@jonmanabimichael]

@@evewong3221 I am driving 7 hours to Chicago, IL to see in in concert at Ravinia on July 21 ... I would walk on hot coals for the opportunity to see him live ... I wanted to see him in Boston last year which was cancelled due to the pandemic and cannot miss this opportunity at 82 years of age ... I just hope the weather cooperates as Ravinia is an open air venue!

[@evewong3221]

@@jonmanabimichael Hello Jon,I’m deeply moved on your words. His music is indeed a great spiritual power to many of us. Wish you all the success to meet him live! Yes,the weather is very important. Though I won’t be there,I also worry about that would be hot & humid. Hope all goes well.

[@TheEdie1958]

Multi faceted piano prodigy with an incredible music pedigree, piano technique, enthralling song interpretation. Like playwrights like Noel Coward Private Lives and Divorce of Lady X and F Scott Fitzgerald and Zelda mutual love, respect, camaraderie.

[@thomasthompson6378]

Well, as it turns out, "Nothing to be Frightened Of" is one of the few books by Julian Barnes I hadn't read, so of course I hastened to order it after learning from this video that Alexander was reading it. I won't say more about the book for now except it is about a subject we mostly choose not to think about. I shall hope one day that Alexander tells us what he thought of it.

[@bobcochran2890]

Impressive man, indeed!

[@sharkuify]

Hard work paid off ❤

[@TheEdie1958]

Derive my ideas conceptual imagery through dream interpretation visualization technique. Incredible piano prodigy with Vladimir Horowitz and Sergei Rachmaninoff symphonies. Like John Scofield Quartet in jazz and jazz standard Again.

[@Adrianomarino]

nel Yamaha c'è la mano di Tallone , italiano che ha perfezionato la limpidità dei suoni e gli infiniti colori di cui parla Malofeev

[@TheEdie1958]

Radio devotee and garner my musical knowledge listening to classical music channel, detail oriented through art museums, attending performances in Lincoln Center. Embrace the music conservatory lifestyle at an early age with God given gift a true blessing.

[@joseantonioterroneslopez529]

NO HAY PALABRAS DE ELOGIO SUFICIENTES PARA DEFINIR A ESTE GRANDISIMO ARTISTA.VIENE DE OTRO MUNDO.J.A.T.L ESPAÑA

[@nicolasslove4046]

Mais d'où viens-tu Alexandre ? Where do the genius come from ?

[@АлёнаПлотвина-к5г]

японцы молодцы...

[@TheEdie1958]

Honor bestowed that God has given you a musical gift and music conservatory close knit community parlay garnering music knowledge of different music genres dramatic passionate performances

[@tohmissangacerejo1084]

I just want asking to Alexander Malofieve... my dear... have you been a child any time... did you play football at your free time or did you were born as a pianist?

[@evewong3221]

I’m not Alexander but I can tell what mentioned in his interview. He also follows football and will play with his younger brother in their yard when he’s free.

[@maritamcdonough5777]

You know, from what he has said, I don't think piano feels like work to him. He just loves it and would rather be with his piano a lot of the time. I think for him, and as he says, it's a way for him to find himself. It is his joy. That's my take on it.

[@evewong3221]

@@maritamcdonough5777 Yes,sure.He just loves piano madly.Piano is his true love.

[@tohmissangacerejo1084]

Sorry... I guess I didn't write such crazy words .. if I did... sorry again...

[@richardduffy7926]

Why is Alexander’s mother’s last spelled Malofeeva sometimes instead of Malofeev?

[@παυροεπής]

Féminine forms of Russian family names take -a as the ending.

[@acrizioventura7829]

🥱não entendi nada, rsrs!!🇧🇷💐😆

[@evewong3221]

Sorry,I can’t help you 😅

[@robertbangkok]

It's long past time for someone to break the Steinway stranglehold on concert halls and orchestras as well as in the recording industry. What Steinway has done and continues to do is unethical. People don't realize how Steinway bullying power prevents and blocks artists from getting performance gigs and recordings.

[@michaelreich2306]

Nun, Steinway, Bösendorfer und Fazioli sind sicher die besseren Flügel als diese schrecklichen asiatischen Klaviere wie Yamaha - was für eine seltsame Werbeaktion. Aber das weiß dieser außergewöhnlich begabte junge Pianist sicher selbst.