Alexander Malofeev plays Rachmaninoff: Lilacs Op. 21 No. 5

[@foreverplacido]

Dear Alexander, I'm a lady of 57 from Argentina. My most beloved composer is Rachmaninoff of whom Mr Pletnev once said "he's not a pianist, he´s not a composer, he's a soul", well I feel like you "channel" Rachmaninoff´s soul. Thank you from my heart for your thousands of hours of hard work and dedication. I wish you a beautiful and long life and I hope you can come to Argentina to the Teatro Colon sometime. With love, Vivian.

[@annedunford7638]

I feel Rachmaninoff’s spirit reborn in Sasha Malofeev ❤️

[@leahmarie756]

There is something special about this young man. He plays like no other, simply sublime, like we're being escorted to visit the stars. I am forever a fan.

[@carlkirsch205]

Forever fan. -- me too.

[@ungrateful-66]

You’re right and I believe he is as close to Martha Argerich as we’ve yet to achieve in a young man although I’m unsure if like myself and Martha (the Queen of piano), he’s able to duplicate music after hearing it only once but as he (also commits as do I) all the music to memory, I’d assume so.

[@Istvanoiv]

@@carlkirsch205 I too fan from first hearing this great talent!

[@tcharles2466]

@@ungrateful-66 We're all so different, my friend, in our comparisons/analogies - and every one is equally valid! My comparison is with the Great Vladimir Davidovich Ashkenazy! Very best wishes from the UK!

[@Paroles_et_Musique]

@@tcharles2466 He plays too much russian or romantic music only, therefore he lacks serious bases, the sound isn't gold quality, the phrasing and structures are sloppy. Great talent, but didn't improve much since he was 15 or so. And he is as close to Argerich or Ashkenazi as the Earth from Alpha Centauri. To make a valid analogy/comparison between pianists at such level, you have to know and be able to hear a lot of details.

[@BarryWaterlow]

*One of the greatest musicians of our time*

[@dckfg01]

It's like an angel is playing the piano.

[@Richard.Holmquist]

What a privilege, Alexander. In your pianissimos the sound doesn’t’t just soften, but the boundary between the keys and your fingers and soul ceases to exist. Спасибо.

[@dontwalkaway7488]

@Richard ..beautiful comment.

[@alainspiteri502]

very beautifull that you write and it's true !

[@carlose6010]

I know not much about pianos, but this is probably the best I've heard. Very smooth, he must have good ears as well.

[@mikeyincalif]

Alexander ; I really hope that you realize how good you make myself and other people around the world feel whenever we listen to your piano. Just keep playing…. All of the bad things going on right now in the world will somehow be resolved. Hopefully when peace comes back, I will be able to hear your great art of piano here in the U.S.A….. Bless You Alexander 😇

[@chucklambooy8457]

I have followed him since the beginning. He is magic

[@riccardomarini7454]

sempre una grande sensibilità ed una tecnica impeccabile...👍👍

[@mahavira1000]

Alexander, my name is Alexander too, Your music gives me hope. Thank you. That’s all I need.

[@yuwang445]

感谢你亚历山大，感谢你上传你的演奏视频，因为每次都能给我带来惊喜。你的演奏太棒了。

[@paperboy1711_]

Great perfomance.

[@saisae554]

What a wonderful performance! No other YAMAHA performer can play such a beautiful sound. I wish you all the best.

[@annaamato8938]

Super super bravissimo!🌷🌷🌷❤️

[@yooniecho6394]

Dear Alex, I hope you’re taking very good care of yourself these days. Don’t you think for a minute that the Montreal cancellation is any reflection of you. There are so many people touched and moved by your sincere and authentic artistry, and “purity” in your music making. I was so happy to hear you live in Boston in February. Come back to the States soon…. I’ll be praying for health, peace, love and abundance in your life…🥰🥰🥰

[@mathiaszimmermann6593]

Enchantingly beautiful, Mr. Malofeev ‼️

[@4Topwood]

Even more beautiful than before. I would never have believed that was possible. Thank you.

[@veras2176]

Ещё один шедевр, созданный гением: божественно, славно, просто апофеоз возможного и невозможного!!! Браво, Александр!!!

[@veroniquelini.9091]

Écouter ton interprétation de la musique procure de la joie du beau du bien et du vrai dans tous les cœurs 💞 Le monde brûle mais les arts restent. Vive les vrais artistes et tournons nous tous vers la paix ☮️ Merci Alexander et à bientôt partout dans ce monde dans les salles de concerts.🙏🕉️❤️

[@tatianatribrat4866]

Александр - Бесконечный Огромный Талант!! То, что он делает со звуком - это совершенный Гений!! Спасибо, сделали мой день!

[@daddapronti9764]

stupendoooooo

[@daddapronti9764]

lo seguo ovunque sia.

[@prototropo]

Lilacs are my favorite flower, and they were for my grandmother, whom I miss. Rachmaninoff is a brilliant composer who evokes perfectly the romance between memory, music, life and the world.

[@Law44000]

感動した 何回でも聴ける

[@peternaryd_operasinger]

Absolutely fantastic Alexander!😁👍👏👏👏👏❤

[@adrianravarour4010]

Aleksandr, Yes, one feels transported to be beside Sergei Rachmaninov as he composed Lilacs Op 21 #5! BEAUTIFUL!

[@luigigiovanelli8929]

Sublime. Grande Artista.

[@benedetti]

Many thanks dear Alexander, we will see you on February 23 in Tilburg, The Netherlands this year. Kind regards!

[@sergeantjoe6802]

Were you guys able to see him? Thas was the week when Putin crapped the world no? Hopefully everyone is doing fine.

[@emilyhutjes]

@benedetti Alexander gave such a nice interview in Tilburg. He was never asked political questions 👍

[@ХочуВсеЗнать-ы2н]

Какие прекрасные, вдохновлённые лица! Спасибо, Александр!

[@George_Orwell]

Wonderful Genious! 👌

[@bekijb]

We admire you so much Alexander. 💜💙

[@giselediniz]

Congratulations. You are brilliant

[@veroniquelini.9091]

Quel talent !🙏 Bravo Alexander et merci!💞

[@ehamilton6791]

Stunning & exceptional! Thank you for upload!

[@polly2p698]

Красивое произведение Рахманинова. И отличная музыкальная память у пианиста! I listen to classical music occasionally depending on the mood and this fall I experienced much sadness due to death of my little angel granddaughter and a few older friends from my church. Thank you!

[@mikeyincalif]

Magnificent! Bravo !

[@elenasubbotina25]

Отличное и вдохновенное исполнение! Музыка прекрасна!

[@laurencethenewlyricist167]

Good luck to you and all other Russian musicians - keep playing wonderful music during this tragic time!

[@tarteampion8039]

Fr : salutations et mes plus vifs encouragements. vous jouez remarquablement bien et c'est une immense peine qu'on ose vous juger sur autre chose que votre talent lumineux. En : greetings and my warmest encouragement. you play remarkably well and it is a great pain that people dare to judge you on anything other than your luminous talent.

[@yooniecho6394]

Thank you for posting! Can’t wait to see him in Boston in a few months!

[@ЕленаСавина-й5о]

Саша стал мужественнее, старше и еще более растворился в звуках музыки, которая искрится из под его пальцев! Наблюдая за игрой, невольно думаешь, что это волшебник перед нами... БОЛЬШАЯ БЛАГОДАРНОСТЬ за волшебство!!!!!

[@kerryhanford3322]

Bravo

[@samat2552]

Давай любовью займёмся, потом музыку послушаем

[@carlosruiz-es9fm]

Este jovencito es un genio, su conexión con el piano es realmente extraordinaria. Un cálido saludo desde Argentina.

[@francescopiras7180]

Alexander chiude gli occhi e ci porta nel mondo intimo di Rachmaninov che è anche il suo. Il pianoforte è solo lo strumento per questo viaggio spirituale.

[@robertflynn6686]

Have a beautiful year 2022 Malofeev . Robert

[@organbuilder272]

Nicely Done Alexander. Gentle, emotional, sensitive.Another pearl on the string of success in music.

[@ЛюдмилаЛагута-ы1к]

Тонко,одухотворенно,возвышенно!!! Поэзия музыки высшей пробы! Огромная благодарность Вам, Сашенька,за то,что радуете нас новыми записями!)

[@philippepernet5961]

Как прекрасно! Спасибо, Александр! Я жду тебя в Марселе!

[@meiny6796]

Awesome, when you start with your smile and play with your soul , It's beautiful 🎹🎹♥️♥️🌸🌸

[@annedunford7638]

❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@alexzuev431]

СПАСИБО АЛЕКСАНДР ЗА ТВОЙ ТРУД, БЕРЕГИ СЕБЯ. ЗДОРОВЬЯ, СЧАСТЬЯ И ДОЛГИХ ЛЕТ ЖИЗНИ!!!

[@prokastinatore]

That's only Russians who can play like this! Beautiful! Awesome! Thank you so much!

[@keithivey6175]

This man is born to play for us . A true inspiration x

[@destinationdarren]

It's one thing to hear him play....it's another to get to see him play. Absolutely transports with the music. Brilliant

[@cliveroberts2875]

Such a wonderful gentle performance and so articulate! Alexander, you are the most amazing person and genuine too. I love you dearly.

[@alexandrefontaines457]

Very beautiful encore ! Congratulations Alexander 🙂

[@TebeB594]

Russian soul expressed by the exceptionally talented Alexander Malofeev.

[@annedunford7638]

The Russian soul united with all peace-loving souls around the world….

[@cmdecaux8051]

​@@annedunford7638🕊🕊🕊

[@peternarydoperasinger5327]

Absolutely amazing!🤗👏👏👏👏

[@anandaluzia]

Amazing performance!

[@maquina7002]

I love how Malofeev explores not so often played Rachmaninoff pieces, although they are true gems!! Fantastic

[@stevecarpenter3501]

Saw you in Buffalo N.Y. a few days ago. I feel blessed to have been able to be there. You have moved me and inspired me. I am deeply saddened by what You are going through with these cancellations. Art should be used to bring people together, not to try and divide people, and certainly not to be used as a pawn in a war. Keep your head up Alexander. The present circumstance will not outlast your immense talents, and your love of music.

[@philipsalmon2192]

The. Beauty of Rachmaninov!

[@wedemeyerr]

Greetings from germany! Amazing performance!!!!

[@maritamcdonough5777]

Alexander's range of expression is huge. From the tragedy and harsh chaos of Prokofiev's #7 'War' Sonata to the warmth and serenity of Lilacs.

[@penniesfromheaven9724]

My fav performance of Alexander's Prokofiev 7 sonata is at his China competition. It was absolutely mind-blowing. No professional actor could display raw emotions like Alexander did that day.

[@maritamcdonough5777]

@@penniesfromheaven9724 Yes!

[@Людмиладуг-х2ч]

Благодарю с уважением и наилучшими пожеланиями от Нас Улан удэ

[@Swybryd-Nation]

Tears..tears….too good…bravo..

[@ИринаЗахарова-у5с]

Божественно!

[@Musique3579]

Gorgeous rendition Alexander.

[@НатальяВеличко-т4я]

Какой красивый и талантливый молодой человек☀️ такое ощущение, что музыка и клавиши не отпускают его руки, такая прекрасная связь у них💐🌸🌼 Браво🌹💐🌸🌼

[@liliabigun1433]

Наталья Величко, Вы откуда ?я свою сокурсницу ищу с таким же именнем как ваше с 2000 года . Она из Ворошиловграда

[@НатальяВеличко-т4я]

@@liliabigun1433 я из Мурманска🌝

[@sofka19]

Это не талант,а просто постоянная отработка навыков и предрасположенность

[@sofka19]

Таланта не существует

[@derekpintozzi2498]

@@liliabigun1433 I hope she’s okay 😕

[@galinamelnikova9855]

Спасибо! Нежно и проникновенно на радость нам, Вашим обожателям !

[@yee3901]

It's very sad that your concert in Montreal was cancelled, i really wanted to attend it. Good luck to you and your loved ones during this difficult time!

[@jasonl.7037]

Oh, my! Thank you for this momentary rapture. Thank you to Alexander Malofeev for his dedication to his art and to so many performances where he can share his art. Thank you to those responsible for producing and sharing these videos.

[@ninadelorme5846]

Such an amazing pianist!

[@vascombvanzeller]

Magical and deeply moving rendering of Rach´s piece !! Alex M. is king and I´ve followed him since he was a prince!! Had the good fortune of listning to HIM this morning w/out the burka, what a thrill !! My heart is still pounding as i write !!!

[@tillotto4718]

Wonderful 🎹

[@judyhopkin5106]

So beautiful, Alexander!

[@evewong3221]

This lovely piece follows a beautiful poem by Ekaterina Andreyena Beketova: In the morning, at daybreak, over the dewy grass, I will go to breathe the crisp dawn; and in the fragrant shade, where the lilac crowds, I will go to seek my happiness... In life, only one happiness it was fated for me to discover, and that happiness lives in the lilacs; in the green boughs, in the fragrant bunches, my poor happiness blossoms... Alexander’s interpretation is so matching with the poem. Exquisite and beautiful. I can see the blooming lilacs and even smell the sweet fragrance. My poor happiness blossoms...

[@maritamcdonough5777]

lovely, eve.

[@evewong3221]

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[@georgemarkidonov1088]

САША - КАК ВСЕГДА ЧУДЕСЕН...) НОВОЕ ПОКОЛЕНИЕ ПИАНИСТОВ РОССИИ...) ПЕРВАЯ ПОЛОВИНА 21 ВЕКА...

[@linezone]

Он как и многие покинул Россию после 24 февраля

[@carlhopkinson]

Magical touch.

[@simerhy]

Great pianist

[@mariaaparicio1397]

Te quiero Alexander Malofeev ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@789armstrong]

пусть бог благословит вас всегда

[@mariaaparicio1397]

Gracias Alexander!!!! Eres el ser más maravilloso que existe en la vida

[@elainerebello451]

Absolutely beautiful ❣️ One of the most passionate pianists ever. This actually made me get up and go practice

[@penniesfromheaven9724]

"one of the most passionate pianists ever." So true.

[@alex7633]

his mazeppa is my daily dose of motivation

[@twowillows9287]

@@alex7633 Are you referring to his China competition performance.

[@l.w.paradis2108]

So happy for you!

[@l.w.paradis2108]

What are you playing now?

[@giovanniluisbarrantesl9563]

Your sensitivity, feelings and the way you play the piano specially in this one is fantastic and relaxing. Thank you, Alexander! Rachmaninoff is one of the best composers of all the time! This one reminds me of Clair de Lune from Debussy.

[@ritaconley9544]

I was impressed with your music as soon as I heard you play and I love Rachmaninoff. However, yesterday I looked up the music and one version of the Concerto #3 was 100 pages long. Now, I am totally amazed that you can memorize these very long pieces of music. Thank you so much for all of your very hard work and your amazing spirit. My grandson, who plays the clarinet, has to learn piano for his college program. He said you inspire him.

[@jerrie1935]

So beautiful

[@MottiShneor]

It's fascinating to watch dear Mr. Malofeev grow up, higher and higher, reaching every time yet another peek, yet another sublime and intimate secret garden, every new piece, is a NEW piece. Wonderful. Now the admirable prodigy has almost faded away, but a beautiful beautiful pianist stand tall. I hope he can share with us more of his music - I can't go to Russia to hear him at these Covid times.

[@annedunford7638]

And he is now in Germany, flying all over the world…

[@keithwms]

Beautiful. And I'm so glad you'll be performing in Charlottesville this Fall- see you then!

[@tcharles2466]

Much love to you and your family, Alexander. You are an amazing talent and a supremely gifted and dedicated musician! I'm so very sorry that the inevitable 'political consequences' of the situation in Ukraine, has led to the cancellation of your scheduled performances in Canada. Please stay safe and strong - and rest assured that no 'sane' person would ever associate you, in any way, with the current tragedy that is occurring in Ukraine!

[@ТаШа-е5ш]

БЛАГОДАРЮ!

[@jgroot5617]

dit maakt me zo gelukkig en blij door naar ALEXANDER te luisteren echt geweldig

[@сергейкошеваров-в1ь]

браво, саша

[@keithivey6175]

Can listen to you all day . Amazing sound x

[@giovanniverstralen7714]

Thank you Alexander. I buy a ticket for your concert in Tilburg Holland. I do not no if I can go. It does not matter me, because in this way I want to thank you sharing this heart warming music with us.

[@annalievanrooyen2103]

Simply stunning! Sheer bliss. Thank you!

[@penniesfromheaven9724]

This is so serene and beautiful!! I hope Alexander will also post the incredible Medtner piece he performed as an encore just before this. 💕

[@oleg_cello_vek]

Это потрясающе!

[@ALEXANDERMALOFEEVFANRUSSIA]

БРАВИССИМО ,АЛЕКСАНДР !!!!!!!

[@louislaser7182]

Beaucoup de talent, une carrière prometteuse. Vivement qu’il passe par la France.

[@absolutetruthgirl]

You are the best!!

[@btanirose581]

Amazing, I didn't want it to end.. I want to stay in the dream

[@user-lp2un7rc9x]

Hey Alex. Miss hearing your amazing talent. Hope you’re ok and still creating these masterpieces. Спасибо

[@Marusya514]

Русская душа! Просторы Родины!!!!! Храни тебя Господь Всемогущий!

[@TerryLee788]

Dear Alexander, your playing has stole my heart. I've only dreamt of such beauty until i heard you play. ❤ Bravo 👏