Alexander Malofeev / Yannick Nézet-Séguin -- S. Prokofiev. Piano Concerto № 3

S. Prokofiev. Piano Concerto № 3 in C major, Op.26.
Soloist Alexandеr Malofeev.
Conductor Yannick Nézet-Séguin.
Philadelphia Orchestra.
Beijing. National Centre for the Performing Arts.
20/05/2019
С.С. Прокофьев. Концерт для фортепиано с оркестром №3.
Солист Александр Малофеев.
Дирижер Янник Незе-Сеген.
Филадельфийский оркестр.
Пекин. Национальный центр исполнительских искусств.
20/05/2019

[@margarethaynie2202]

I love Prokofiev with all my heart. Have since I was 4 years old. I have never before heard this concerto given forth with such clarity, genuine emotion and a connection and intent so thorough and soul deep among all the musicians on that stage. Alexander Malofeev's greatest gift is to bring out the best, not only with his own performance, but of those performing with him. What a gift he is to everyone who plays when he plays with them! Brilliant art created by pianist, conductor and orchestra.

[@aparecidinhaantonangelo6379]

Jamais imaginei ouvir um pianista génio como Alexander Malofeev ! Sua execuçáo apresenta a perfeiçáo , a mais bela tecnica , a mais profunda sensibilidade . Que Deus abençoe essa criatura que nasceu para encantar o mundo !

[@philipsmith3084]

Every time I hear you play I am dumbfounded, you are a miracle for the world.

[@jonbromfield2093]

I had the extreme pleasure of seeing the young maestro play this concerto at the Barbican Centre in London February 16th. Alexander was so dazzling, the audience erupted into thunderous applause after the end of the first movement! Hard to believe, his playing of this piece now is even more intense and profound. He's only twenty-two: what heights he has yet to reach!

[@socalgalful]

There is such angst in America now, and I find that Alexander just makes me forget everything but the beauty of music, art and the human spirit. I do love him and all the forces of nature and life that bring him to us. This is a wonderful New Year's gift.

[@remediosreboja1837]

Well said, Anne French.

[@anandsamuel1978]

Malofeev is not a passing cloud! He is here to stay! A genius just doesn't disappear! Such is the greatness of this young man with the whole world ahead of him!

[@pianoman4413]

I have seen many great pianists in my long life, but nothing like Alexander Malofeev! This young man is absolute perfection!

[@holymoses5590]

Totally agree 👍

[@andrewm514]

Unbelievable skill and beauty of movement on the keys. Watching this young man from a boy and his progress has been inspirational and a blessing.

[@stillstanding6031]

I pray for him every day. Nothing is promised in this life.

[@megjohnson6784]

@@stillstanding6031 I pray for him also. He's just that special, talented, gifted, truly humble, kind, gentle, plus a whirlwind of virtuoso skills and generous expression! None better.

[@alexsimpson79]

Do you hear the Beijing audience? That’s what this concert deserves! Amazing performance from all and Prokofiev!

[@xilefregnu9542]

When Alexander is playing the piano it's as if nothing else exists. Time is at a stand still. What an amazing talent.

[@Mezzotenor]

Every time I think, "Yikes, the young man never be able to sustain that tempo," he DOES. It doesn't hurt that he and the conductor seem to have quite an enviable rapport. Nor does it hurt that the orchestra is in its top form, every detail neat and communicative. Ah, the good old days when orchestras could actually play to full houses, go on tours, etc.

[@Seventh-day]

Alexander, those of us who follow you, feel you are already one of the truly great Pianists in the world. We all love your style, not ridiculously flamboyant, and unaffected. I loved your interview given in English not many years ago, and love your humble attitude. I have no doubt you are as fine a person as your musical prowess is. We your followers love you!

[@riacalitz14]

Will,I agree with every word you wrote.Beautiful to behold,a true genius and humble.What a combo!What's there not to like?Absolute astounding Prokoviev performance!And his good manners are clearly visible on stage!Bravo,Alexander!!!!!

[@annexiwang6562]

I truly agree with you.

[@richardgray6313]

Yes unashamedly love you

[@richardgray6313]

@@riacalitz14 lovely man lovely man healer and musician

[@msdazzle7997]

22:07 Love those little facial expressions by Alexander. The music comes from his fingers scampering around on the keyboard, yes...but also it's written on his heart and soul...and face!

[@domlv3259]

What a pianist ! What a conductor ! What an orchestra ! Great, great performance !!!

[@MARTIN201199]

Dom LV shame on the judges

[@LjudmilaKrivonosova]

And what a composer !

[@holymoses5590]

@Dom LV Agreed!

[@remediosreboja1837]

💯% agreee!

[@AzizAbwah]

What a composer!

[@carlhopkinson]

This kid is getting awfully good awfully fast. The clarity and precision of his playing is already phenomenal.

[@user-qo3zp1rp2p]

It is utterly incredible how you bring such weird music alive and meaningful. You,in plural,pianist,orchetra and conductor.

[@veras2176]

Весь оркестр и дерижер опираются на ноты, а этот гениальный пианист все произведения исполняет по памяти!!! За этим уникальный музыкальный дар и высочайший труд и ответственность юноши!!! Как хочется поблагодарить всех, кто родил и воспитал этот бриллиант, безупречной огранки!!!

[@danielguardman3530]

Вы не поверите, все пианисты всегда играют наизусть. Традиция-с.

[@RealFelixMendelssohn]

@@danielguardman3530 indeed

[@JaySuryavanshiMusic]

Боже ты мой! Этот пианист это просто слишком хорошо! Он уже занял свое место в списке великих людей. Он играет на пианино так же легко, как и другие русские пианисты, его техника безупречна! Он становится все лучше и лучше с каждым днем. Он раскрывает душу фортепиано и раскрывает истинное значение этой прекрасной музыки своими волшебными пальцами и интерпретацией. Так держать! 👏 👏 👏 💐 Хорошего 2020 года! 💐 С уважением из Индии 🇮🇳

[@JaySuryavanshiMusic]

Sorry, I used Google Translate

[@nordmarian9770]

@@JaySuryavanshiMusic fuck, so this was all not russian? Fck Fck Fck.

[@LjudmilaKrivonosova]

Wery good translate to Russion 👍🏻

[@user-un9lw3bh2h]

Браво!!!Браво!!!Брависсимо!!!

[@quaver1239]

Don’t know if I want to cry or pray when I hear and see young Mr Malofeev. His playing is not of the world to which most of us are accustomed. I believe he finds much joy in it, and hope this is so. Thank you very, very much for this upload. I will listen to it many, many times with joy and admiration. Yannick Nézet-Séguin is the ideal conductor - simply wonderful musicianship.

[@willaimsnyders2347]

GT

[@blanchefan]

Beautifully said; thank you--I feel very much the same way. What a gift Alexander is to us all--many blessings to him--!

[@milarayo4174]

I had extended my thanks to one and all concerned and above all, i thank our great God Who have caused and allowed this beautiful event to pass through. Sadly though, i may not be able to view the opera this advent of Lent. But i am certain the airing of the Opera goes on..and life's viewing of our admirable young pianist will get back to normal.

[@daleurban6168]

I have never studied music or learned to play a musical instrument, but I have discovered that listening and watching Alexander play the piano with or without orchestration has filled a hole in my heart. When I watch his hands move across the keyboard and the expression on his face as well as his body move with the music I imagine that he is expressing something from his soul. It may be my need to believe in the supernatural, but I believe that this young man is a gift from the higher power, to be enjoyed and rejoiced. It is my prayer that he is able to continue this as his “love and profession” and that he continues to find his joy in this endeavor as he continues to bring joy to those of us who take the time to listen.

[@richardgray6313]

Dale Urban yes sir he is healing my broken heart too

[@terryrodefer2039]

What a beautiful endorsement, Dale! I'm totally with you in this. I've watched this video now countless times. It's just what I need when I feel overwhelmed by current situations. Settles me. There's something extremely spiritual in nature in this performance. Thanks for your sensitive appraisal!

[@fartlover1555]

Yes, perfectly said and what I feel as well, however I have listened to and played music my whole life and truly have never witnessed anything like him.

[@annexiwang6562]

@Dale Urban. Very well said.

[@organbuilder272]

Alexander is a gift of diligence, love of music, hours of practice and an attempt to express himself in the music of the Russian Masters. He is gifted young fellow. Blame his parents, not the supernatural. There are others like him, the rare, the exceptions. Few show such humility and often child-like ebullience.

[@leahmarie756]

THIS IS AMAZING!!! Alexander Malofeev is making a name for himself all over the world...and justifiably so!! What a blessing he is to all of us!

[@SashaPanov-zd6vx]

Александр! Белокурая бестия, полубог, вынимающий всю мою душу своей музыкой. С какой прекрасной звезды ты прилетел? Преклоняюсь. Играй и живи вечно!

[@jimyoung9262]

This has been my favorite concerto for over thirty years. I could not even guess how many times I've heard it. This kid is special. What an outstanding performance.

[@christopherpericolosi-king4979]

I recently discovered it through Argerich. Malokeev's performance was phenomenal! I'm quickly discovering that Malokeev has that extra special bit of genius...

[@emilaluas1447]

Wonderful. No other pianist from the new generation would be like Alex Malofeev. Congrats. (Orchestra Conductor, Budapest).

[@LadyArt123]

Yannick Nézet-Séguin is doing a wonderful job, what a phenomenal director - incredibly sensitive - and so Alexander's art of playing can develop at its best. Tears in my eyes ... As if I had heard Prokofiev's Concert for the first time ...

[@leahmarie756]

I totally agree with everything you had to say. Yes, Yannick is wonderful and so supportive of Alexander! Amazing performance by all!

[@IMAWriterRobJ]

IMO, This performance is one of the best No 3s on KZbin. Mr Malofeev truly captures the "rhapsodic" elements of this most wonderful concerto. The clarity of his duo hand passages are just so excellent. Kudos to this wonderful orchestra filled with so many 1st rate musicians, and an inspired and attentive conductor. The 2nd movements theme and variations are captiured with humor and expressiveness. What a pleasure it has been to watch this pianist grow from technical wizard to a consummate MUSICIAN of the highest order. BTW, his performance of the Prokofiev Toccata (an encore from his excellent Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto #2) is not to be missed.

[@789armstrong]

I wish this performance was available on DVD. I believe its the greatest interpretation this piece has ever known.

[@msdazzle7997]

I agree! (p.s. I like my dog better than your dog) lol

[@evewong3221]

@@msdazzle7997 😂😂

[@scottyg9167]

Some of the most stellar, most soul-quaking music I’ve ever heard. One can read and play the notes; very very few can feel them and even fewer express them like this man, like this assemblage of stellar artists. BRAVO!!!!!!!

[@789armstrong]

Each time Alexander plays this work there are fresh new insights and revelations. This is possibly the most electrifying performance of this work ever.

[@user-hz1vf9eu2u]

Вот Земля Русская рождает гениев!. Ну что тут скажешьА ведь это не оспаримо! Правильно, не правильно.Это - есть!. С русским- у меня плохо. Это- гениально!

[@maritamcdonough5777]

Until he performs it with Charles Dutoit where more insights and she deep innovations emerge. It's his best Prokofiev #3, hands down.

[@walshamite]

Superhuman, and a super human. He kinda makes me feel proud just to be a member of the same species.

[@MichaelConwayBaker]

A phenomenal performance by both soloist and orchestra. Fabulous direction by Yannick Nezet-Seguin. A wonderful recording and first rate video. Bravo to all!!

[@vickiclift3260]

I love this conductor! His broad smile and boundless energy convey that he is thoroughly enjoying himself. Together, he and Alexander bring much needed youthful enthusiasm to classical music.

[@riacalitz14]

Nézet-Séguin,Järvi and Sladkovsky are my favourite conductors because they are so involved with the soloists ,which I think is reassuring to young musicians like Alexander.

[@rinshi6121]

2:49 that's so cute honestly

[@miguel-angelsalazar7517]

I just recently discovered Alexander and I am still mesmerized by his talent , his precision and his passion. I can only begin to imagine everything that he can accomplish. Congratulations !!!

[@annexiwang6562]

Same here. I just kept watching his videos recently and his first concert when he was only 11 y. o. Truly inspired me to give justice to each piano piece whether it is simple or complex.

[@carolann5338]

@@annexiwang6562 Incredible and outstanding......!!!!!!!

[@marmar1212]

He's incredible

[@emilyhutjes]

Dear Alex, your talent is God given and you have respected that gift. Thank you Alex for making so many people happy in a world full of darkness and violence. And thanks to your parents as well. (Holland-europe)

[@shirleymason7697]

Yes....one wonders about his parents. They must also exceptional be...

[@vadimperesvetov6610]

Миллениум подарил человечеству ГЕНИЯ. БРАВИССИМО!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@ALPalmos]

I absolutely love Prokofiev, and I love how Alexander brings out all the colour and emotion with evident delight, clearly interacting deeply with the orchestra and conductor, who are also excellent.

[@shirleymason7697]

I sincerely agree.

[@mirnabenero7472]

Mr. Malofeev is a gifted pianist. A genius. Blessings.

[@AndreyTikhomirov]

Великолепный, НАСТОЯЩИЙ Прокофьев. Bravo, Alexander!

[@calvinkgermanviet8045]

The perfect partnership between a prodigious pianist and the magnificent conductor of a very experienced world-class orchestra.. A jewel of a performance

[@ottagono8814]

Александр)) ты само совершенство!!!

[@user-fn6vy8ex1t]

Гениальное содружество великой музыки Прокофьева, уникального Дирижера, замечательнейшего оркестра и бесподобного Александра Малофеева! Браво! Это было космическое волшебство!

[@michaeltraub3614]

The finest MODERN piano concerto.

[@penniesfromheaven9724]

This truly is PERFECTION!! What a performance by Alexander Malofeev! Also this incredible orchestra and director! Wonderful performance by all!

[@user-ip3lr1ft9q]

Сашенька, вы человек мира! Но я горжусь, что вы русский.... и миру вас дала наша земля! Прославляйте ее... своим дарованием, своим талантом и она даст вам и силу и вдохновение для новых высот и достижений!

[@olgasoboleva4995]

Браво,Саша! Гениально!

[@richardthacker]

What a wonderful Christmas present for us all! Thank you so much. Fantastic!

[@user-se5dy3xe8y]

Александрик, ангелочек! Это счастье быть твоим современником! Мне 80 лет,но таких шедевров, как твое исполнение, я еще не слышала! Не зря родилась на свет - услышала МУЗЫКУ АНГЕЛА!!! Низкий поклон!!! Дай Бог нести свет своей божественной души многие годы!!!🥰🤩💗

[@penniesfromheaven9724]

Bravo Alexander Malofeev!! What a performance...simply magic! Phenomenal!

[@glvdtxn]

If the Prokofiev isn't THE most difficult piano concerto ever, it's definitely ONE of the most difficult. And you have a way of putting it in its place. I love how effortlessly you pull all kinds of wonderful surprises out of the text. YOU, sir, are a treasure. We need more art in the world; thank you for sharing your talent with us. I wish you an amazing and rewarding career!

[@penmerch2804]

It makes you wonder if there is anything he CANNOT play!

[@stillstanding6031]

@@penmerch2804 Not on this mortal ground; ditto for heaven.

[@shirleymason7697]

He may be human, but I insist he has inhuman qualities!

[@duckymomo7935]

I thought Rachmaninoff (2nd Piano concerto) is the pinnacle of difficult?

[@carlkirsch205]

OMG! Malofeev is stunningly talented. How could anybody not fall in love with this gift from the gods! LIKE: "If the Prokofiev isn't THE most difficult piano concerto ever, it's definitely ONE of the most difficult. And you have a way of putting it in its place. I love how effortlessly you pull all kinds of wonderful surprises out of the text. YOU, sir, are a treasure ...." 56

[@ericholck3914]

Insane, otherworldly talent. He's got an amazing career ahead of him.

[@user-bf1yq6oj8z]

Вот настоящий исполнитель Прокофьева! Чудо, чудо!

[@irenevincent6610]

Okay, I would've clapped after the first movement. His hands were moving insanely fast. Like, that was impressive.

[@holymoses5590]

Bravo!! Beautiful performance by Alexander and also the Philadelphia orchestra! Alexander is a sparkling gem in the world of classical music! He's also very polite!

[@luidmilabogdanova3315]

Александр bravo!!!! Сколько энергии,света,жизни,силы в вашем исполнении!!! Какой прекрасный звук вы излучаете!!! Супер выступление. Вravi музыканты оркестра!!! Спасибо вам все за огромную радость!!!

[@mavic2175]

Ahhh he did it again. Brilliant! And the orchestra and director, I truly enjoyed. Music to my ears. Thank you all so much.

[@wuwupiano]

I am soooo looking forward to Alexander playing Prok 2. His power, intensity and clarity are unmatched.

[@nicetolits]

I almost burst into tears seeing his determination to finish the piece with grace and beauty.

[@IvanIV05]

This is the first time I have heard this concerto and I love it already.

[@user-fl2re6mm4o]

это космос какой-то! Бог разговаривает с нами музыкой Прокофьева и руками и душой Александра!!! БРАВО!!! нет слов....

[@user-xk9ei6ms9l]

В абсолютном восторге!!! Исполнение полностью захватывает,слушаешь,как завороженный!! Брависсимо!!! ! Спасибо всем огромное! Саша,Вам дальнейших успехов,новых творческих вершин ,физических сил и здоровья!! Постоянно ждем Ваших новых записей.

[@irenepacifico6157]

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[@irenepacifico6157]

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[@MsLoksha]

Александр, талант от Бога! Слушаю и восхищаюсь!

[@user-jp7ex5pr9m]

Практика-40 часов в неделю! Не 30 минут в деть, как некоторые надоевшие " телезвезды".

[@shirleymason7697]

@@user-jp7ex5pr9m ..... he said he practices ten to twelve hours a day.

[@TheTucsonJeff]

At eighteen, he is not only hugely hugely talented, but he already has a very large repertoire! (and _always_ memorized)

[@msdazzle7997]

At the time of this concert, he was 17 years old.

[@daveluttinen2547]

This is one of my top five favorite piano concertos and this performance swallowed it whole. Holy Mary this is magnificent!

[@holymoses5590]

I totally agree!!! Magnificent performance!!

[@holymoses5590]

Alexander never ceases to amaze!!! Bravo to all!! Wonderful performance!!

[@eduardodelcastillo6581]

Woowww that such a boy, a real revelation, feels his art, loves his art, which is manifested in each of his fingers that wonderfully caress and sometimes beat with passion and maturity such intricate wonderful melodies that brighten up this world ... a fry , a predestined to be a genius ... if he is no longer one ... an immense pleasure to see his mastery, rare, very rare too rare and wonderful at the same time at his young age ... Prokofiev himself was by his side in spirit surely astonished and giving his approval to this wonderful young talent...thanks for the video

[@juliaromero7512]

Haven't finished watching it but I was already in awe. Amazing performance. ❤️ Молодец Саша 👏🏻💐

[@np3671]

How can anyone DISLIKE this genius?

[@jgesselberty]

Astounding. As though Prokofiev were standing there, looking over his shoulder In approval.

[@scriabinist434]

don't know, Prokofiev was the meanest man in the world, according to Andrej Gavrilov, who got the scoop from Richter, I suppose. Svjatoslav did not have a high opinion of the soviet composer, from the human viewpoint.

[@789armstrong]

@@scriabinist434 when Prokofiev visited the United States to obtain a copy of the score to Gershwin's Porgy and Bess, he visited Oscar Levant on this occasion and was very polite and humble. Levant on the other hand acted like an idiot and was quite rude.

[@shirleymason7697]

@@scriabinist434 Perhaps you’d have to be kind of mean to crank out all of that.

[@stillstanding6031]

@@scriabinist434 I think we all wish nature could reconcile our human side with the genius of our output (another example: Richard Wagner). But alas, we are all human and that means we are a bundle of contradictions. For true genius, I separate the wheat from the chaff and embrace the fact that there would not be one without the other.

[@jgesselberty]

@@stillstanding6031 Extremely well stated. Thank you.

[@dontwalkaway7488]

BRAVO Alexander Malofeev!!!! Bravo!! Amazing performance!! -- and a wonderful orchestra and conductor Yannick! A brilliant performance by everyone! Bravo!

[@msdazzle7997]

30:00 wow, Alexander had quite the following there in the concert hall. What a loud cheer from the audience! If I was there, I would be cheering loudly also! AMAZING performance by Alexander AND this amazing orchestra with conductor Yannick! Wow!

[@snuggles03]

This young man is an inspiration to the world. Wow...incredible talent 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@CoolcatsSk8]

snuggles03 Totally agree snuggles. I am thankful for this video.

[@nikolgromova1360]

@@CoolcatsSk8 Он гений!Русский гений сегодняшнего дня!

[@tedbelly2816]

It seems to matter not which composer Alexander plays the results are always amazing. Perhaps we are seeing the next Rachmaninoff coming to the fore in this the 21st Century. An unbelievable young man filled with talent, love for music and an inspiring pianist!

[@christophershow1398]

If he would just start composing.

[@shirleymason7697]

@@christophershow1398 ..... No. He needs the time to keep playing and performing for us. A composer doesn’t have that kind of time.

[@megjohnson6784]

Amazing pianist! Wonderful orchestra and director. This is a performance to watch over and over again. What a treasure!!

[@xavierbordes1373]

En quelques années ce pianiste si jeune a déjà gagné une maturité suffisante pour une interprétation de ce concerto maîtrisée, pleine d'autorité et de justesse. Bravo à lui !

[@user-mp2yl2lg7n]

Благодарю за высокое наслаждение музыкой Прокофьева! Гениально.

[@riacalitz14]

I never was a fan of contemporary classical music (read piano concerto's) but Alexander converted me single handedly.The more I listen to it,the more hooked I get.Prokoviev is now a firm favourite.How can it not be.This young man seems to hook on to the essence of what each composer wanted to be portrayed in their compositions.He truly is a phenomenon and not bei g a pshycic or anything ,I,like numerous other fans,predict a brilliant future for this young man.With such dedication,emotion and passion for what he is doing ,only success an await him in future.He was indeed born to light up the worldwith his phenomenal gift!zMay God spare and keep you for your loved ones and your adoring public for many many more ye ars to come.I for one,would love to see you perform in your thirties and beyond!

[@Scathingly]

@Ria Calitz - Guess I'm insufficiently cultured, but I still dislike Prokofiev's compositions--have ever since i heard his score for the ballet, Romeo and Juliet--. Absolutely dreadful-- to my ear at least. Mygawd, Tshaikovsky is the master of music for the ballet--tops in my opinion. To me, Prokofiev's music sounds discordant in many places throughout his compositions. However, I must admit to having no music training whatever, so perhaps I just don't know how to listen to his to his music. But dear Alexander--nay no pianist however great has as yet caused me to enjoy Prokofiev's music.

[@riacalitz14]

@@Scathingly I think it's a matter of personal preference.Modern classical is not to everyone's taste.I only know take time to listen to it more carefully and is starting to appreciate it more.It is atonal and so on,but I quite enjoy this particular concert.I also adore Tchaikovsky and Rachmaninhof and most of the classical and romantic composers' music.They were after all music genuises.

[@holymoses5590]

@@Scathingly as you listen, imagine this composition accompanying a documentary on the creation of the universe, of galaxies being strewn about here and there, creatures big and small being shaped into existence, amazing sunrises and sunsets! Prokofiev's music serves all this and more.

[@annedunford7638]

Wow - Amazing images❣️❣️

[@marlarosen2487]

If you don't get goosebumps the last moments of the third movement, you were not paying attention. Holy buckets, what a performance!! BRAVO Alexander Malofeev!! And 28:49 ...love that smile on the 2nd principal violinist! She knows a successful performance by everyone for sure! Bravo everyone!!

[@daviddacunzo3648]

Thanks God to have given to this bad world a genius like Aleksandr Malofeev

[@MarcosLopez-cu6ui]

The first clarinet is Ricardo Morales! From Puerto Rico 🇵🇷... Escuela Libre de Música 🎶Bravo Alexander ... you ARE a prodigy! Bravo Ricardo...prodigio y orgullo Boricua!

[@leahmarie756]

This was his performance at the China Competition of 2019. Correct? I'm still confused why he placed second. His was certainly the best for the entire competition. Well, I acquired an even greater admiration and respect for Alexander Malofeev because of the manner with which he walked away from that with his head up high and continued on with his studies and performances everywhere. He's a true hero in my book...a TRUE hero!

[@Jonathan-mn4ss]

No, this performance was not part of a competition.

[@rogersnook5415]

I was equally surprised, but things were not quite as they should have been in that competition.

[@nukelar5488]

Alexander is brilliant but kudos to the conductor, too!

[@bobcochran2890]

This was just wonderful. Soloist, conductor, and orchestra all wonderful. Malofeev is a very special individual. The clarity and precision is paired with a unique and insightful interpretation. Bravo!

[@johnellington8896]

Bravo, Alexander! Brilliant Prokofiev, technically and emotionally.

[@olivierbuard]

Avec Alexandre, Dieu nous envoie un Ange qui, grâce à la Musique, s'adresse à tout le monde, sans distinction. Merci Alexandre, Dieu te bénisse, santé et longévité.

[@YumanovNikita1985]

Невероятно красив и гениален в своем мастерстве! Тонкость чувств и сложность техники - вызывают непрекращающееся восхищение!

[@valerikusavlev483]

Поразительное, фантастическое единение солиста и оркестра, единый организм, воспроизводящий гениальную музыку в эталонном виде. Я в восторге от пластики дирижера и класса каждого музыканта: какие струнные, какие чудесные духовые! И в центре всего ансамбля неподражаемый Александр! Низкий поклон всем!

[@annexiwang6562]

I have liked almost all comments here as I share the same feelings and reactions with many on this concert. I am just thankful that Alexander followed his heart to become a pianist at an early age. No wonder he is great now. He has already captured my heart with his performances and will continue on cheering for him. Bravo! Alexander worked well with the conductor and the orchestra.

[@PapaVal023]

Красота Космоса, музыка до появления человека на нашей планете! А.С. - гений, спустившийся на землю

[@penniesfromheaven9724]

Who's A.S.? Or did you mean A.M. =)

[@RS-qi2wx]

Very unusual talent.I believe this is one of the relatively few whizkids who will become a big name in the future.

[@brucecampbell2171]

USA orchestra, Canadian Conductor, Russian Pianist.. Bravo all.

[@777law7]

and Chinese audience!

[@soniacontreas7402]

Exelente Bravo,!!

[@stomppie]

Music really does bring all nations together like nothing else can :)

[@carolann5338]

@@stomppie Yes you are so right...!!!!!!

[@mindakahn9964]

This is absolutely my favorite concerto. I have always thought that the Van Cliburn / Kyrill Kondrashin version was the best, I am blown away by this young talent. And I am equally heartened by the comments written by people with true soul.

[@geraldsternbach1605]

Superb...Bravo to all. and Alexander Malofeev will be a a huge star!

[@lobovalarisa4010]

Браво, браво, браво ! Пусть хранят тебя твои ангелы-хранители. Как хочется, что б со временем не выцвели краски Вашего таланта и души, Александр, что б этот восторг длился вечно!!!

[@KenWAnderson]

Wonderful hearing the Philadelphia Orchestra sounding as vibrant as ever!

[@marciomedeiros6387]

I watch it again and again and again and I’m so thankful that God has blessed you with so much talent. It’s amazing. Perfection! Congrats, Alexander!

[@silvanomangana3822]

Bravo Sacha : il n'a pas fini de nous surprendre ! Bravo !

[@gregorysakal8492]

D'accord...une technique incroyable, avec musicalité et perspicacité.

[@luigigiovanelli8929]

Signori, siamo di fronte ad un prodigio artistico, Alexander Malofeev !

[@kolias33]

No words except my sincere gratitude Alexander!

[@belisariobenites1091]

I can listen to this concerto 100 times, and every time, Alexander, your beauty and the beauty of your performance take my breath away.

[@jasonl.7037]

Oh, my! Oh, my! What an incredible experience! Thank you. Thank you!

[@nogatram1]

An utterly astounding performance! Alexander has excelled himself. The rhythmic passages have an intoxicating intensity and evoke the feeling of a maniacal dervish-like dance. Even the slower passages sometimes have a certain sinister seance-like feeling making one hold one's breath and ask 'What's round the corner?' But there is also mischievous humour and fun and Alexander misses not a single nuance. He has the unequalled pianistic skills to achieve the startlingly sudden changes in mood from mysterious mutterings to sweeping melodic lines - and his finger-work is impossibly accurate and controlled. I too will go out on a limb and affirm that this is a performance without equal - partly due, and in no small measure, to the superb orchestral contribution.

[@riacalitz14]

How eloquently you have put this astounding performance into words.I agree with every word!

[@svenhanse1028]

Thank you Alexander for a mesmerizing performance, for transmitting, through your talent and hours of practice, the emotion and moving sounds this music was meant to elicit. I've never heard Prokofiev delivered so beautifully. The orchestra and director were also superb - you form a great team.

[@asaunders1406]

Just when age is claiming our great pianists, along comes this amazing young master to give us hope and gratitude. I cannot help thinking that this must have been like seeing a young Mozart perform. And aside from that to have the appearance to make Adonis envious is beyond amazing. Already his repertoire leaves one slack-jawed and awed. His renditions of pieces like Prokofiev concerti from memory are beyond belief. Not a single false note reminds me of Benedetti Michelangeli. Bravissimo!!!