Alexander Malofeev plays Rachmaninoff Etude Op.39 No.6 "Little Red Riding Hood"

Alexander Malofeev plays Rachmaninoff Etude Op.39 No.6 "Little Red Riding Hood"

[@Tylergrey272]

Next time my piano teacher tells me to sit up straight I will show her this video

[@newgeorge]

He almost becomes the wolf at the beginning, and when it stalks around so are his hands.

[@johangoethe2472]

Ha ha. Glen Guld is another example you could show. However, I prefer a straight position like Yundi Li or Kissin.

[@user-jk2df2ez8m]

Is that the only thing you gathered from his performance? His back? I believe the moment you start playing at the same level as Alexander does, your teacher will forget about the way you sit at the piano. So save your breath.

[@maheraboudargham]

she'll probably tell you "play what he's playing then I'll let you sit like he does" 😂😂😂😂

[@ritabustamante8447]

Jajajaja

[@dreamer_4937]

Bloody hell. Such clarity and dexterity, like Richter or Kissin here. Simply amazing example of Russian piano technique.

[@albertomartin4812]

I imagine he'll make a great Prokofiev.

[@tuberobotto]

Just wondering if he can play the same piece in a much slower tempo. Now that would truly be AMAZING.

[@awe331]

@@tuberobotto I think this speed is fine. As long as he plays it right, no mistakes correct dynamics at any speeds I think he can have it as speed as he wants,

[@thomasthompson6378]

@@albertomartin4812 There's a performance by him of the Prokofiev 3rd here on youtube that I believe will finally be considered the definitive performance. It's beyond anything I've ever heard in any other performance.

[@thomasthompson6378]

@@tuberobotto I'm sure that he could do exactly that; but doing so wouldn't work well with the the Little Red Riding Hood piece. She's running away from a wolf who is determined to kill and eat her. One of the things that makes this performance so fine is the way that Alexander virtually lives the music (which is exactly why he's sweating so much at the end). He's both the wolf and little red riding hood, and the conflict between those two roles is difficult to portray pianistically without running into trouble. This is one of Rachmaninoff's most difficult pieces, and Alexander handles it exceptionally well.

[@ririxkiwi2973]

it’s almost like you were born to play rachmaninoff , truly stunning

[@vivvpprof]

Listen to any other composer that he plays and you'll say the same thing...

[@andreasgrimsland4519]

I mean he is Russian

[@aproudeuropean559]

He really likes Rachmaninoff and Prokofiev

[@awe331]

A Proud European I can tell

[@Em-gp1yb]

@@vivvpprof his Rachmaninoff and prokofiev stands out from all the other pieces he played

[@hastley4508]

Piano is probably one of the most expressive instrument, it’s crazy just how much can be conveyed without words.

[@eduardovf174]

I would say piano is the fullest instrument.

[@DavidIzquierdoAzzouz]

Absolutely true

[@DVZM.]

Ever seen an organ?

[@louisephilipsen8134]

your absolutely wrong piano is expensive but not as expensive as other instruments- violin which can range from 300- 7 million

[@indra2981]

@@louisephilipsen8134 even mine poor self read expensive instead of expressive.

[@RosyAfterglow]

WOW! He plays it like he’s interpreting the action going in the movie only he can see and feel....the suspense... the chase... the anxiety...the end! BRAVO!!!!

[@penniesfromheaven9724]

Absolutely! He LIVES it! Amazing performance!

[@alanpotter8680]

I wouldn't be here if he didn't do all these things. He lives in the score. His interpretations of music are, by far, the best I've ever heard. Some bold and new, some old and forgotten... He takes the best of all and makes it his own.

[@mcd1722]

Yes, isn’t it amazing? It’s almost as if he is creating or rather re creating the music as he goes along. It sounds new and fresh every time

[@LukeFaulkner]

That was not Little Red Riding Hood... that was ALL WOLF! Other-world level of intensity, character, and expression.

[@vividbunny7194]

dude. you really *Are* everywhere

[@nihadmurslov8469]

@@vividbunny7194 😂😂

[@Bell-wh4vm]

I just want to say I always see your Comment in Every Piano Performance.WTH You Are Everywhere.

[@penniesfromheaven9724]

@@Bell-wh4vm You must be watching all the same videos if you truly know what and where he comments. Btw, you apparently comment also as I'm reading your comment here. LOL Well, join the club.

[@da96103]

Maybe Little Red was already eaten before the music starts. This is just the wolf's flashback.

[@lucaenglishteacher4059]

Phenomenal ... just shocking considering his age. Truly impressive.

[@viggos.n.5864]

He already was playing this at 11.

[@lilabear2692]

@@viggos.n.5864 oh shoot im 11 im playing do re mi from sound of music it sucks HELPPPPP i guess im doing OK scince i started in february so 5 months 😂😂😂

[@jjamiyo]

how old is he now? 16?

[@np3671]

@@jjamiyo 19

[@shirleymason7697]

@@jjamiyo I think he was born in 2001. Don’t know how old this performance.

[@Bcutter]

I am sure he will be considered one of the best or even the best pianist in the world soon. Coming up on Trifonov!

[@rravvia]

He needs to take lessons from Trifoniv tho.

[@nestorar]

Tom Blancato Interesting comment...

[@jeffreymiller4814]

Tom Blancato 🙄

[@voceanima3008]

He's already much better than Trifonov

[@medinarad]

He is truly a prodigy and already a great pianist. So is Trifonov. One great pianist does not play everything great, even if we think they should. None of these great pianist, including the great Horowitz, my favorite, played Mozart like Alicia De La Rocha or Bach like Glenn Gould. What these great pianists have is the virtuosic vehicle and time to continue to leave their legacy as did Horowitz. But to compare this young genius with another great genius is just a matter of taste. If someone wants to put this young great pianist down, let them first upload their playing of the same work so we can see their perspective!!! .

[@privateperson8289]

18 yrs old and playing with this level of brilliance! In awe here. The notes are crystal clear and dynamics amazing... Even his focus, pity we could not see the hands at the climax. Bravo

[@teresaloureiro2525]

.. this is the BEST INTERPRETATION of this PIECE , ever . the WAY HE PLAYS the little red is FLAWLESS . PERFECT TECHNIQUE . NEVER REDUCTIVE . RARE . And the COLOURS HE GIVES to the PIECE is STILL BETTER THAN RACHMANINOFF HIMSELF has GIVEN . The CONTRASTS ARE VISIBLY HIGHER , with the ' LOW NOTES ' . the VERY KNOWN METHAPHORE . WHAT a MUSICALITY .

[@thomasthompson6378]

Yes, indeed.

[@OO-il6sl]

Idk I felt.like it was rushed I like Rousseaus more

[@johankuiper7138]

but way too fast

[@ericcabreraverdes4165]

@@OO-il6sl How can you compare Rousseau with these kind of pianist?

[@williampachev2705]

​@@ericcabreraverdes4165true But there is a recpridng of Rachmaninoff himself playing it

[@petercates6706]

I am quite impressed with his unusually mature combination of virtuosity and musicality.

[@adrianravarour4010]

Exquisite technique, dynamics, nuances, and power! Malofeev is on his way to a brilliant career. He always bows at the end; we bow to him.

[@philipsmith3084]

I wish Rachmaninoff were still alive so he could hear the genius of Alexander.

[@obelisk1516]

Alexander Malofeev is a global phenomenon. How fortunate we are to witness this superlative genius

[@emilyhutjes]

Hello Alex, Thank you again for playing for the world. Take care Alex, you are an important sound in this troubled world. You feed our souls. May GOD bless you always. (Holland-europe)

[@lukewilliams9498]

Too bad the camera moves away from the keys at the climax, but the playing was impeccable. Benchmark performance right here.

[@Rosangela161]

Exactly! Excellent interpretation. Camera ... Hmmmm

It's not the first time this happens... Terrible editing. Maybe we should begin a kickstarter for a good video director for this piano genius 😁

[@hornet224]

👍 It's simply amazing to watch him perform. Every note is crystal clear and distinct. No bluffing with blurred keys.

[@thomasthompson6378]

Except, of course, when the blurring is called for in the music itself, he can do that, too. See his performance of Ravel's "Ondine," from Gaspard de la Nuit.

[@penniesfromheaven9724]

I just watched the video of Alexander playing this at the age of 11. That was a miracle in itself! Such a talent and an incredible dedication at such a young age! Now, in this video, you can see the maturity and the emotions entered into the performance and I am blown away by his ability to make the music come alive!! It always seems like he knows exactly how to perform the music to make it sing to our heart and soul!

[@maria_grazia_art]

One of the greatest pianists in the world today and such a great future ahead for him...

[@generoberts24]

He takes my breath away

[@danielhendricks3133]

Extraordinary performance...very articulate fast tempo!🎹🎶👍🏼

[@user-pd9vn3xo2m]

Сашенька, милый, дорогой! Браво! Брависсимо!!! Я, как страстный любитель серьёзной и глубокой по содержанию музыки, как многолетний почитатель композиторского гения Рахманинова (и не только его), твой страстный поклонник и почитатель твоего виртуозного пианизма. Твоя игра безупречна (почти безупречна), особенно учитывая твой юношеский возраст. Она впечатляет своей проработанностью и отточенностью каждой музыкальной фразы, прекрасным чувством малейших эмоциональных оттенков. Сейчас немало пианистов в мире владеют неплохой, и даже прекрасной,техникой игры, но их игра часто эмоционально плоская, невыразительная. Вроде всё правильно по нотам, но нет ощущения философской глубины проникновения в замысел творца. У тебя всё это есть от Бога есть прекрасное настоящее и ещё более прекрасное будущее. Успехов тебе, Сашок, к мировым вершинам всемирного признания и всемирной славы!

[@armyan_mafia]

оксимирона не слушали? вот это норм музыка, а не всякие Рахманиновы.

[@franzliszt6464]

@@armyan_mafia действительно словил

[@Amadea23232]

@@franzliszt6464 Не в бровь , а в глаз 🤣🤣🤣👍

[@user-so9ub1eu6q]

@@armyan_mafia Что вы тут забыли???)

[@veras2176]

@@user-so9ub1eu6q Вы правы относительно вашего визави. Совсем как у Грибоедова: Шёл в комнату, попал в другую...

[@juliaromero7512]

This is one of the most creative interpretation I've ever listened to. Very beautiful. When he played this when he was 11, I was already amazed and now, its unimaginably more beautiful.

[@ma_st_se_ma409]

One of the best performances of this piece! Truly amazing!

[@BW-sm4wu]

out of this world..

[@michaelearendil6843]

Thank you, dear Alexander, for bringing us joy in these lonely times. You are such a blessing to our hearts!

[@edwardnelson2521]

Alexander Malofeev continues to amaze us with his fantastic artistry. Bravo, Maestro!

[@richardthacker]

I thought the wolf was going to get me! Brilliant as always.

[@holymoses5590]

LOL

[@paulgonzalez5957]

Beauty in under three minutes.

[@wagnerpolveiro]

My dear Alexander, I am sure that Rachmaninov is very happy to see you and listen to you playing his music, you are fantastic!

[@clarab.7680]

the slavs ara amazing at everything (ballet, music, art, etc) and I'm not complaining

[@bboyo8307]

yes thats very true

[@holymoses5590]

This guy is genius! Alexander could just as well be a lead actor as the first-rate pianist that he is!! At times here he played the part of BOTH the Bad wolf AND Little Red!! No oral script needed, just give Alexander a piano and...along with his body, arms and finger contortions...he'll tell you a suspense-filled story that will scare the **LL out of you! lol

[@11lvr11]

Im glad that this was my introduction to Rachmaninoff's music. Now it's one of my favourite pieces.

[@grampinator]

No words can describe this.

[@dennisschock165]

What a lovely person, so full of passion. I hope he is happy and not overworked.

[@marielatarnowska4238]

I don't believe that one should compare artists, each one is unique ! It will be very difficult to follow Alexander's steps, he is far above !!!!!

[@teresaloureiro2525]

YOUR INTERPRETATION of this PIECE , STILL SURPRIZES Me . it is PERFECT . the BEST , at all . it REQUIRES SO MUCH STRENGHT . NOT ONLY the CAPACITY , in TECHNIC TERMS . BUT a GREAT , HIGH LEVEL of SENSIBIITY and KNOWEDGE , in ORDER to GRASP the INTENT of the COMPOSER .

[@bakuto.1055]

Best interpertation of this etude possible.

[@jacobansel4290]

I agree oh yeah yeah

[@wedemeyerr]

I love the Interpretation from valentina lisitsa, but this is my no. 2

[@vistor5376]

Rach's ones always better

[@marinaosmanova4783]

Он весь в музыке невероятная техника и передача Чувствв музыке ! Очень прочувствовал Рахманинова !!! 💐💐💐💐💐👍👍👍👍

[@themologies]

i'm not even a classical type of person but- this is stunning holy-

[@paulcummins6780]

Alexander, you are phenomenal! This is the best version ever!

[@4Topwood]

As much an incarnation as it is a performance. Astonishing the way he shapes the piece so masterfully.

[@eugenenguyen-cj2tp]

Literally the best interpretation of this piece. No other performance has topped this imp

[@789armstrong]

a stunning and definitive performance.

[@gmeast]

... just beyond AMAZING! He is 'ONE' with whatever musical piece he performs ... to say nothing about being 'ONE' with the Piano. One, One, One, One, One, One, One!

[@yimmieyammie]

YLIA fan huh

[@Cyrilmc222004]

Absolutely and utterly stunning and incredible Alexander your a Genius!!!!!!! Thank you so much. Please stay safe and well too xxx Mags

[@teresaloureiro2525]

YOU did it PERFECTLY . TECHNICALLY , FLAWESSLY . and SUCH a DEDICATION to it , WITHOUT HIDDING ANYTHING : WHAT the PIECE REQUIRES . SUCH a DIFFICULT PIECE . YOU WERE FULLY THERE . RARE . CONGRATULATIONS .

[@andreasbacher2695]

Alexander is the piano genius of this millennium! Outstanding performance, just incredible, unprecedented capabilities. I like every single performance of him.

[@libusehonalova2]

This is one of the most creative interpretation I've ever listened to. Very beautiful.

[@ellahood6342]

He is so passionate when playing

[@789armstrong]

Totally awesome! Breathtaking virtuosity and stunning expression.

[@user-gq4uy4sp8i]

Колоссальная работа над текстом, каждая фраза, каждый звук проработан! Браво!

[@magicianrexofficial]

I loveeeee the way he played this!

[@pietermoonen]

Alexander, zeer blij u weerom terug te zien! te zien en tee horen op deze zondagavond!!!

[@marlarosen2487]

0:43 -- watch out!! Here comes Big Bad Wolf!

[@dominiquederycke1672]

Good example of narrative music... Search and find the wolf and the Red Riding Hood... I know several performances of this etude... It's by far the best... Bravo Alexander...!!!

[@maritamcdonough5777]

He played this at the XVI Tchaikovski competition (1st Round) and the jury canned him! I guess they wanted all lyrical and light. Malofeev can do that but he can do the devil too. And he does it brilliantly.

[@4Topwood]

He really can do it all. Here he conveys an entire world of terror and horror and sadness in under three minutes. It's by far the best interpretation of this piece I have ever heard.

[@francescabusoni5722]

Alexander played very poorly,it was difficult to believe that that was Him. It was painful.He was extremely nervous.

[@sweethoney6893]

С каким же нетерпением я жду выступления Александра!!! Прошу Вас выкладывайте больше и все, и репетиции, и концерты! Невероятное наслаждение!

[@dckfg01]

A genius. Thank you Alexander!

[@nss4472]

Оголенный нерв и контроль в одном флаконе. Обожаю это сочетание! В Саше удивительную гармонию элементов музыкального видения наблюдаю с 2014 (это был Концерт Грига). У меня и тени сомнений не возникло, что он ещё о себе заявит. Спасибо за Рахманинова, Саша! Жду твоих творческих прозрений в музыке Скрябина. Точнее, в Космосе Скрябина. А ещё есть Ляпунов, Аренский, Танеев, Мясковский, Прокофьев, Шостакович, их опусы, прикрытые пылью и снежком... Они ждут тебя!

[@teresaloureiro2525]

YOUR TECHNIC, WHEN COVERING the LITTLE RED is PHENOMENAL . and the DIALECTICAL WAY YOU PLAY , SHOWING CLEARY the WOLF and the INTERACTION with the LITTE RED . and YOUR FANTASTIC MANEIRISMS GIVE a VERY SPECIAL TOUCH from HEAVEN into the COMPOSITION . and YOUR SENSIBILITY is GRADIÖSE . it SPEAKS . and YOUR SOLID PARTICIPATION , SPLENDID . and NO AUTOMATISM . COURAGE YOU HAVE , ALEXANDER !

[@TheSutov]

such passion, brilliance, energy and understanding of music, omg, congrats

[@JoshGraesserMusic]

Beautifully played, the clarity in the semiquavers along with the main line melody was tremendous

[@1richchristian]

Brilliant!!!

[@pianohq999]

Best interpretation of this piece by far, even I already heard them all.

[@danikam4966]

This was incredible. I don't know what else to say, that pretty much sums it up ❤

[@lenierbo9128]

Truly Stunning !!! I can't believe what im seeing ! huge Talent and hard work

[@teresaloureiro2525]

'' YOUR TECHNIC, WHEN COVERING the LITTLE RED is PHENOMENAL . and the DIALECTICAL WAY YOU PLAY , SHOWING CLEARY the WOLF and the INTERACTION with the LITTE RED . and YOUR FANTASTIC MANEIRISMS GIVE a VERY SPECIAL TOUCH from HEAVEN into the COMPOSITION . and YOUR SENSIBILITY is GRADIÖSE . it SPEAKS . as YOUR SOLID PARTICIPATION , SPLENDID . and NO AUTOMATISM . COURAGE YOU HAVE , MY DEAR ALEXANDER ! ''

[@arturobarrera333]

I am not an expert or anything. I am amazed by this young boy dexterity, but there's something more, he's playing it with his heart and soul.

[@HighballHenry]

The amount of spirit and skill he puts into playing this is truly amazing!

[@andrearossi1461]

Alexander, fantastic! Thank you❤

[@silviaanspach3393]

WONDERFUL!!!!!

[@haccuk]

Nothing better than to wake up to a new upload from Alexander, in these difficult times. There aren't many superlatives left to describe Alexander's playing, so just a big thank you from me.

[@helenelamor8811]

АЛЕКСАНДР! БРАВИССИМО! БЛЕСТЯЩЕ! Благодарю Вас!

[@hubertbertaud7336]

Bonsoir Alexander.J'ai toujours autant de plaisir à t'écouter et te regarder jouer,cela est un vrai bonheur pour moi.Continues ainsi et je suis sur et certain que tu feras de merveilleux concerts.De la part d'un ami qui a une très grande admiration pour toi.👍♥️♥️💥🌹🍊🎁😛😋😝

[@giampaolobrusotti1788]

fuoriclasse assoluto.

[@bobbiephilip6567]

It is like you were bornto play everything...in piano literature.. Always with your sweet joy of sharing.

[@jimwigler]

The brightest star of all the "new" geniuses.

[@josenildo2189]

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏😃🎶🎵🎹🎹🎵🎹🎵🎵🎶🎵🎹 Wonderful!!!! thank you so much!!!

[@susannorth138]

I thought I heard the Wolf following me!! A Maestro on the Piano. 🤝👏👏🥰❤️🎼🎶🎶❤️🎼🎶🎶❤️

[@larisamueller5852]

Господи какое исполнение! Безусловно следующий лауреат конкурса Чайковского, удачи тебе юный музыкант!

[@annedunford7638]

It’s hard to know how things will shape up for the 2023 Tchaikovsky. Sasha & other musicians spoke out against the war in Ukraine, and many live abroad now. Sasha is in Germany.

[@francescabusoni5722]

It's a pitty.People should educate themselves especially before making political statements.@@annedunford7638

[@leiflaurberg8697]

DAMN ALEXANDER, you not only PLAY the wolf, you BECOME the wolf - AMAZING 💚

[@thomasthompson6378]

Yet he also becomes Little Red Riding Hood, which is equally amazing. He's both the purveyor of fear and its victim in this performance.

[@παυροεπής]

Никогда не думал, что эту пьесу можно превратить в шедевр. Чудо!

[@johnpav498]

Она и без интерпретации Малофеева шедевр. А с ней ещё лучше!

[@user-xk9ei6ms9l]

Наконец-то новая запись! Как всегда - фантастически прекрасно!!!

[@vaughnstrehle]

Well holy crap. This is amazing.

[@organbuilder272]

WOnderful performance, Alexander. Dynamic, emotional, interesting.

[@juliaj7227]

Проживает каждую ноту!

[@neilrusbridger2758]

Utterly mesmerising, spellbinding and beautiful. Thank you.

[@lena-du8id]

Какое сложное произведение ... и как всегда с блеском !!

[@JoseighBlogs]

Extraordinary! A peculiar dark manic-depressive piece which precipitates this particular young pianist to interpret with hunched obsessed contorted gnome-like demeanour. But, of course, 'Little Red Riding Hood' is an odd disturbing fairy tale suggesting subterranean urges of a scary-kindly stranger attracted to a little girl he encounters all alone in a shadowy forest. Oo Err r!

[@pattiemarin5219]

Watching your videos bring me so much joy! Such perfection at every key moment in every-single-piece! Thank you! 🌷🌺🌹

[@HenriOrgan]

Russian pianists are so inspiring for me. Really nice to see Alexander here with real making and making real music. Thank you!

[@alanpotter8680]

@ 0:45 Probably there's a "Make hands like deadly wolf paws" expression note next to the "Accelerando" on the sheet music :)

[@singingintherain7067]

@Alan Potter ... LOL

[@bobcochran2890]

You continue to amaze me with your insightful interpretations, Alexander. Love the dynamic range, and this Yamaha piano is perfect for the clean, crisp playing you give to this work.

[@dominiquederycke1672]

Finally, Alexander... How nice to see you again and hear... Amazing as always... You are the best... Thank you so much Alexander.......

[@user-zg8kx5ev4c]

Александр вы стремитесь максимально выразить и донести смысл музыки ,пожелаю вам обойти подводные камни этой специальности ,будьте мудрее , позволяйте себе отдых, не убивайтесь на конкурсах- Алексей Султанов...

[@olia5561]

О да, очень жалко что так рано ушел. Мировая звезда 💫

[@annedunford7638]

It seems that the most expressive and unique musicians, the ones the audiences open their hearts to, are already beyond the realm of competitions…

[@MsPrecious61]

Really love this piece! Thanks for sharing with us! Amazing playing as always!

[@peterkouwenhoven149]

Brilliant, but I'm a bit concerned here... I sense that Alexander is getting over extended, physically and mentally... Maybe he needs some rest?

[@benedetti]

I have the same impression (and concerned about the health of this brilliant boy)

[@BostonBum15]

True of so many young/child prodigies

[@just_peachy7344]

Well currently he’s probably taking some time to rest due to quarantine. I’m almost certain this was taken more then a couple months back and hope he gets well rested before having to perform again!

[@alexiscarre1150]

I just hear a ton of good energy in there, why do you say he is tired mentally and physically? I mean I’m sure he is tired but just like everyone else

[@peterkouwenhoven149]

Alexis Carré, Thanks for the reply, you're probably right, he must be used to the rigours of studying and performing... After all he's been doing exactly that for most of his life. I'm simply interested in his development and worry that he will snap somehow...

[@TeamSintti]

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Thank You ❗️ Greetings from Finland - all the best for you, your family and your loved ones. Take care & stay safe.

[@etomoon4126]

Будто вы ведёте диалог с музыкой, словно разговор в комнате, где вы остались с ней наедине.