Alexander Malofeev -- S.Rachmaninoff. Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini

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  • S.Rachmaninoff. Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini ор.43.
    Soloist Alexandеr Malofeev (16 y.o.).
    Conductor Myung-Whun Chung.
    Orchestra Sinfonica Nazionale della RAI di Torino.
    Italy. Auditorium RAI Arturo Toscanini -- May 30, 2018.
    С.Рахманинов. Рапсодия на тему Паганини ля минор, op. 43.
    Солист Александр Малофеев (16 лет).
    Дирижер Myung-Whun Chung.
    Orchestra Sinfonica Nazionale della RAI di Torino.
    Италия. Auditorium RAI Arturo Toscanini -- 30 мая 2018.

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  • @sampeng5216
    @sampeng5216 4 ปีที่แล้ว +118

    I'm speechless... A young blond Russian kid with God given talent. A smoking hot piano virtuoso whose music we will get to enjoy for many years to come.

  • @marlarosen2487
    @marlarosen2487 3 ปีที่แล้ว +69

    This deserves a billion views. The world needs to appreciate classical music more and more, imho, and especially Alexander Malofeev's amazing performances. If people listen, they will be fans. How could they not be!

  • @robertorta6107
    @robertorta6107 4 ปีที่แล้ว +283

    Alexander’s performance would bring tears of joy to Rachmaninoff, Bravo young man . Perfect

    • @ЛюдмилаМазур-к8г
      @ЛюдмилаМазур-к8г 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Дорогой Александр! Браво!!!!!!!!!! Большое спасибо за предоставленную возможность слушать Вас и наслаждаться прекрасной музыкой!!!! 🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷

    • @holymoses5590
      @holymoses5590 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Amen to that!!

    • @billace90
      @billace90 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      It brought tears to mine, a simple retired violinist...

    • @be6388
      @be6388 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      ...perhaps it's Rachmaninoffs reincarnation?

    • @wolfmama1938
      @wolfmama1938 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I so agree! Thank you for saying this!

  • @Bouncybon
    @Bouncybon 4 ปีที่แล้ว +159

    A great Russian work, played with extraordinary brilliance by a great Russian virtuoso pianist. Thank-you Alexander!

    • @holymoses5590
      @holymoses5590 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @Bouncy ...Amen to that!

    • @janamarcolova2387
      @janamarcolova2387 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Hudba Alexanderovi vrací jeho lásku. ❤

  • @shorimatatov6019
    @shorimatatov6019 3 ปีที่แล้ว +83

    За плечами этого молодого «мальчика» уже десятки тысяч часов «адской» работы. Саша поцелован Б-гом, но здесь, как мне кажется, главным в его огромном таланте - это характер зрелого мужчины, мужчине, которому едва исполнилось 10-12 лет. Что я имею ввиду. Это значить отказаться от всей жизни окружающей его. Сколько родившихся талантов было, есть и будет, но только один, максимум два способны пойти на такие жертвы. Родители. Подозреваю сколько «доброжелателей; близких и дальных, соседей или просто нас - смотрящих и слушающих игру их сына. «Ах,- говорят они себе, - их сын уже обеспечил им безбедную жизнь». Эти люди, и я в том числе, даже вообразить себе не можем,- сколько труда, нервов, походов до муз школы и обратно, и многое многое другое. Главная заслуга Сашиных родителей - это то, что они смогли увидеть врождённый талант сына. Но это ещё мелочи, ибо они смогли оценить характер мальчика - способен ли он на титанический и ежедневный труд. Труд без отдыха и праздников, труд который они - родители должны будут разделить с их сыном. Это родительский подвиг. Это их ум и глубокое понимание лично своей и сына перспективы. Это то, что родители должны были взять на свою ответственность дальнейшую судьбу своего сына. Риск? Ещё какой. Дай Б-г Саше огромного здоровья и его родителям. Это банальность то, что я сейчас скажу, но на жизненном пути могут быть разные «сюрпризы» как то: физические травмы, поджидающие всех, без изъятий людей, психологические проблемы и тд и тп. Я просто не хочу и не желаю говорить о них. Бог будет всегда с Сашей, а он с ним. Все должно быть рассчитана, взвешенно и оценено. Это работа родителей и решение принятое совместно с сыном. Безусловно, там есть педагоги, другие помощники и антрепренеры которые будут давать советы. Но окончательное решение за семьей, и в первую очередь - за самим Сашей. Господи спаси и сохрани этого молодого мужа от больших потрясений и потерь. А мы, мы любим себя в первую очередь. Мы хотим получить свои порции наслаждений от игры этого Мастера. В его юные годы он смог дойти до идей великих композиторов. Без глубокого знания такого сложного предмета, без личного таланта ума, игра пианиста превращается в механические движение кистей и пальцев рук. Мне, как дилетанту в классической музыке трудно оценить, как музыкант понимает, скажем шедевры моего любимого Рахманинова, как он интерпретирует то, что Рахманинов вкладывал в свою волшебную музыку. Саша- Александр имеет своё личное прочтение автора, послушайте 2 и 3 концерты Рахманинова в исполнении этого музыканта. Это кайф, чего и вам желаю

  • @heinzvonwolken6221
    @heinzvonwolken6221 4 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    Alexander Malofeev has been the child genius pianist of the 21st century and certainly he will be a great concertist and, perhaps, a great conductor and composer too... God give him benditions and talent for his entire time life!

  • @nogatram1
    @nogatram1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +323

    Alexander's playing scintillates - sometimes glittering, twinkling, flashing, shimmering, dazzling; and then, before you know it, you are being hunted through a dark threatening forest, or viewing a panoramic sunset having scaled a mountain in the Urals, or dancing a Cossack dance, or lying back in a deck chair and reflecting on the meaning of life, or falling in love, or having a jolly time with friends. I know this is Rachmaninoff's magic, but it is yours as well, Alexander - you transport us into his wonderful world. Thank you.

    • @samuelsamson8210
      @samuelsamson8210 5 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      Wonderful comment!

    • @ZenAtitude1
      @ZenAtitude1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      exactly !!! very good and right comments

    • @DreamingCatStudio
      @DreamingCatStudio 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      nogatram1 Beautifully said.

    • @bobbywimsy6741
      @bobbywimsy6741 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      nogatram1 Well said!!

    • @monicajones866
      @monicajones866 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Amazing ability
      For one one so young,
      Beautifully done!

  • @randallbanks1589
    @randallbanks1589 4 ปีที่แล้ว +143

    This kid is nothing short of phenomenal. I've seen a few videos, and he's playing some of the toughest pieces out there. This one, Rachmaninoff's 3rd, Tchaikovsky Grieg and more. .This kid of talent in born into you. Truly amazing pianist.

    • @zahedichristine9580
      @zahedichristine9580 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      This young man is a genius, I could spend my time listening to his music, he and his piano are one!

    • @Boshy666
      @Boshy666 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Talent is born into no one, it's all hard work and good opportunities

    • @paulhartmann9559
      @paulhartmann9559 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@Boshy666 talent and hard work must come together.

    • @jandejong6498
      @jandejong6498 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@Boshy666 Talent is born. The other comment is true. Greetings to you from the Netherlands!

    • @emilyhutjes
      @emilyhutjes 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@jandejong6498 Gelukkig ik vind hier een NL-er die van Alex Malofeev houdt ! Hij werd afgezegd toen hij in Canada arriveerde en Canada kreeg een niet lief bericht van mij terug. Cultuurbarbaren !

  • @sebastianmuromusak
    @sebastianmuromusak 4 ปีที่แล้ว +92

    Variation 18 must be one of the greatest works of art in History, it's unbelievable Rachmaninov got it out of Paganini's theme.
    Wonderful composition and beautiful interpretation here, I am completely in awe.

    • @guillermobadell6
      @guillermobadell6 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I recomend you hear Rachmaninov variations on a theme by corelli....for piano solo,,, you ll love them

    • @twowillows9287
      @twowillows9287 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @Sebastian ...somewhere in these comments on this page someone told of how Rachmaninoff composed Variation 18. He was frustrated because he had run out of ideas so he flipped Paganini's music upside down and voile!! -- there he discovered something miraculous...notes leading to the now famous theme. There is also a link to a video about it. I'll see if I can find it on here, but it may take some time. ((0-0))

    • @alanpotter8680
      @alanpotter8680 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Rachmaninoff is the master of the slow movement. He loves toying around with 2 bar-melody that turns into 10 minutes. Tchaikovsky, on the other hand, is the king of melodies.

    • @brunoguitteny5862
      @brunoguitteny5862 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@twowillows9287 i saw this vidéo, it’s incredible , i didn’t know that .

    • @cufflink44
      @cufflink44 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      That's right. I've always thought that the 18th variation is the perfect example of how you can appreciate music on different levels. On the one hand, you can simply marvel and be moved by its poignant beauty. But then you discover the intellectual feat of taking a kernel of the Paganini theme and literally turning it upside down to get something totally different. And that only adds to your appreciation and awe.

  • @michaelfitzgerald1865
    @michaelfitzgerald1865 4 ปีที่แล้ว +104

    I'll say here what I said on the 2nd Piano Concerto. Dislikes? Obviously they are jealous because he plays better at 17 than they do at 30. Bravo! Great performance.

    • @holymoses5590
      @holymoses5590 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Agree! An amazing...incredible actually...pianist!!

    •  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      No. Some people just don't like it. Are you so arrogant in your taste in music that anyone that does not agree with you is automatically considered a dunce or jealous? Classical SNOB! If you are a reflection of listening to classical music then I don't blame people for being purposefully ignorant. SNOB!

    • @AlexXimtra
      @AlexXimtra 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @ 1. Why would you even click and search for this video? 2. Why would you even take the time to dislike somebody elses' work? go listen to what you like! snob!

    • @singingintherain7067
      @singingintherain7067 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@AlexXimtra apparently @Mk Dc 1 deleted his awful comment and left. Yay!! lol

    • @leahmarie756
      @leahmarie756 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @Michael Fitzgerald ...Alexander was actually just 16-yo at the time of this performance (as per video description). Even more amazing! So young yet so good!

  • @UaM17
    @UaM17 4 ปีที่แล้ว +118

    This young man is a wonderful sunshine in this dark world. He brings hope 4 all of us. Russia is a very great country with a deep soul. With all my respect, thank very much, Maestro Malofeev

  • @RichardASalisbury1
    @RichardASalisbury1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +178

    How could he play with such brlliance, expressiveness, and beauty at only 16? His and the orchestra's playing sound like perfection to me.

    • @Nai61a
      @Nai61a 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Richard Salisbury: The orchestra? Hmmm ... I don't think it's perfection (have a look at 1 min 36 secs and see what you think). Though I must say they are far more disciplined (and better generally) that the Scala orchestra with Gergiev - of all people - on Malofeev's vid of the Tchaikowsky B flat minor concerto. There is some disgraceful behaviour and poor playing there!

    • @RichardASalisbury1
      @RichardASalisbury1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      @@Nai61a Not picking up on what you hear at 1:36, but very shortly thereafter the woodwinds get a bit out of synch. But that doesn't bother me. (Isn't that to be expected with live recordings, i.e. those that are not engineered and reengineered until, sometimes, the life goes out of them?) The flow's the thing, and this performance flows.

    • @praestant8
      @praestant8 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Richard Salisbury Engineering has nothing to do with the together of the orchestra or the soloist.

    • @オリバーオリバー-e4d
      @オリバーオリバー-e4d 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @no issues Seek help immediately

    • @craigkeebler8012
      @craigkeebler8012 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Go back and listen to his first recordings with an orchestra. His description of that experience for him has been recorded in interviews with him. He is so innocent and humble in those interviews. He was so young at that time, he had to jump of his seat to produce the potent sounds needed in the pieces he began with.

  • @richardpodnar5039
    @richardpodnar5039 4 ปีที่แล้ว +206

    I recommend that individuals who have never heard this brilliant piece before in their lives have the opportunity to listen to this as their first exposure. For me it was like hearing it for the first time, though the variations have haunted me in my waking moments for a lifetime. There are no words adequate to explain the love affairs in play here: the romance between the orchestra and soloist, the rapt attention of the orchestra and soloist to the conductor, and the adroit lovemaking which the soloist performs on the keyboard. Bravo as always, Alexander, thank you for enriching our lives!

    • @vtlvr1
      @vtlvr1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      I was about to say the same things you did, Richard, but you wrote so eloquently that my words would be inadequate. I just discovered this pianist today, and listening to my favorite Rachmaninoff pieces is like discovering them again, and hearing things I might have missed before. Bravo, Alexander. The future is yours!

    • @mauritiusdunfagel9473
      @mauritiusdunfagel9473 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Richard Podnar But make sure you stay to the end.

    • @teresaloureiro2525
      @teresaloureiro2525 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      ... i ' ve made a similar comment ... and with details . i ' m not aware where it is . i fullj agree . it is the best version i know .

    • @teresaloureiro2525
      @teresaloureiro2525 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      ... and ALEXANER PLAYS so FLAWLESSLY . in INTERPRETATION and TECHNIQUE .

    • @ncube1972
      @ncube1972 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Brilliant comment!

  • @johnlandacre9881
    @johnlandacre9881 4 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    I am speechless and moved to tears listening to Alexander Malofeev. Captivating, flawless, mesmerizing are words that still don’t fully describe the brilliance of this pianist. All the more amazing that he is 16 years old when this was performed. My hope is he will tour the USA so I can someday be in the audience to hear his magic firsthand.

    • @cufflink44
      @cufflink44 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      John Landacre I feel the same. I'm a grown man and I'm literally crying. That there can be such astounding talent and passion and beauty in the world . . . such perfection . . . such maturity and profundity, and in someone so young . . . it's hard to find the words.

    • @dianaswedlund8641
      @dianaswedlund8641 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      He will be in Ft Worth on Sept 28 weekend for three performances with the Ft Worth Symphony. I’m told tickets won’t go on sale till mid July . .

    • @WCaron23001
      @WCaron23001 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@dianaswedlund8641 Those should go like crazy. This kid is awesome.

    • @nancyarchibald9095
      @nancyarchibald9095 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@dianaswedlund8641 Ft Worth?? How lucky they are??

    • @davejohnpell3274
      @davejohnpell3274 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@dianaswedlund8641 Canceled like everything due to COVID-1984.

  • @579passiontone
    @579passiontone 6 ปีที่แล้ว +98

    This stunning performance of the Rachmaninoff Paganini Variations by the phenomenally gifted sixteen year old pianist Alexander Malofeev reminds me of the composer's own approach to the instrument, yet the interpretation is very much Mr. Malofeev's own. He possesses the true gift of cantilena, perhaps the most essential quality for any artist. It is almost nonexistent today. Even at his young age he inhabits the music. No doubt Rachmaninoff is smiling down from heaven.

    • @patitas010806
      @patitas010806 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      AGREE!!!!

    • @praestant8
      @praestant8 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Bah, child worship. Talented, but not seasoned it life’s trials to put one’s musical soul out on stage. Sure phrasing dynamics and technique are all there, but he is far too young to be a “seasoned” artist.

    • @MrCrowebobby
      @MrCrowebobby 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@praestant8 Would you hear this if you didn't know who was playing. Or have you reach the stage where you know so much you can enjoy anything?

    • @DerpyDinoBro
      @DerpyDinoBro 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ok dude

    • @thomasthompson6378
      @thomasthompson6378 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@praestant8 He might well agree with you; but, on the other hand, you cannot know what his "life's trials" have been like. Be assured he has had some of those -- like all the rest of human beings his age.

  • @riacalitz14
    @riacalitz14 4 ปีที่แล้ว +61

    16:05....sublime......I was close to tears......must come straight from heaven.Each and every variation though,were brilliantly executed by my absolute favourite pianist.There is,and never will be anyone to rival him.And comparisons are futile.He's one of a kind!

  • @julianadams5753
    @julianadams5753 4 ปีที่แล้ว +59

    It's hard for me to imagine what's left for this young man to accomplish. Incredible pianism in a person so young. Bravo!

    • @christophershow1398
      @christophershow1398 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      All he to do is to start composing

    • @foralltime7940
      @foralltime7940 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@christophershow1398 He's got many more compositions he wants to learn. See his interview on Instagram, Living the Classical Life page. He says no time to compose right now. (I would say, never say never.)

    • @craigkeebler8012
      @craigkeebler8012 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Just wait 10 more years. If Sasha can maintain his humility and dedication that long, he will be the world's top pianist.

    • @bboyo8307
      @bboyo8307 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      12 transcendental studies. All in a row. Like trifonov and beresowsky. He can do it. That would be real piano prestige. But he already showed it with the rachmaninoff concertos

  • @margaretroselle8610
    @margaretroselle8610 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Just stunning! Greetings from New Zealand.

  • @ondine2008
    @ondine2008 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    He played every note with such gravity and deliberation; there's something revolutionary to his pianism that can rarely be heard elsewhere. He's only a year older than me in this video; I look up to him so much as a pianist! Surely he'll be the greatest pianist of our century.

  • @ericamacleod7245
    @ericamacleod7245 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Would be absolutely devastating if Alex imploded under the enormous pressures of perfectionism as did dear David Helfgott (Australian concert pianist). Mental health is vitally important, particularly when not only his his own but everyone else’s expectations are so high. Hope his loved ones keep a close lookout on this dear young man. If Alex is to enjoy his life & the fruits of his hard-earned labour & we’re all to enjoy his gift, his health is paramount👍🏼💗👨‍🦱

  • @francescolimasters4256
    @francescolimasters4256 2 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Une oeuvre de génie interprétée par un jeune pianiste de génie. Merci à la Russie pour partager ses extraordinaires talents tant pour ses compositeurs que ses musiciens, n'en déplaise à la stupidité des pays qui les empêchent de s'exprimer. Quant à moi, il n'y aura pas de pouvoir humain qui pourra m'interdire de les écouter.

    • @penniesfromheaven9724
      @penniesfromheaven9724 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank goodness the USA has continued to have Alexander perform here! And he's coming back, I think in October to Buffalo, NY.

  • @edwardyang8254
    @edwardyang8254 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Nothing feels better to listen to a brilliant Russian pianist playing brilliant music by Russian composer now. Bravo!

  • @joeymetz9791
    @joeymetz9791 4 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    Exquisite and incomparable. True genius. Rachmaninoff has never sounded better !

  • @peedubu
    @peedubu 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Alexander is absolutely brilliant! And he is able to make the kind of music that the world desperately needs. This is a wonderful time for me to be alive.

    • @craigkeebler8012
      @craigkeebler8012 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Anytime you feel the slightest sadness about today's world, watch/listen to Sasha's absolute and so very humble contribution to today's best of humanity.,

  • @mitchellwhite9920
    @mitchellwhite9920 4 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    With all the staggeringly heinous and acutely evil occurrences in this world on a 24/7 daily..i run across talent such as these people and i have hope that having the PRIVILEGE of witnessing genius such as this might make it all worth while. My ears are so so uneducated in the academics and complexities of the musical world and yet..
    Upon listening to this i am granted passage on some kind of vehicle that transports me to lands i didn't even know existed.
    Thank you to all involved as i am eternally grateful.

  • @holymoses5590
    @holymoses5590 3 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    Alexander was just 16 years old at this filming, performing in Italy...many miles from his homeland. What an amazing talent who loves sharing his love of music with the world!

    • @spark_6710
      @spark_6710 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      🙊speechless !!! He's incredibly amazing !!! Marvelous !!! 😍💜🥁🐉🎤🎵🎶💞

    • @emilyhutjes
      @emilyhutjes ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @HolyMoses I guess we are the happy few here. We got a priceless present from Alexander and we still do in 2022 !

  • @hs7921
    @hs7921 5 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    Genius. With a lot of hard work. Excellent.

    • @thomasthompson6378
      @thomasthompson6378 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      He himself has commented that it's too early to call him a genius. Perhaps he is right?

    • @bobbywimsy6741
      @bobbywimsy6741 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Henk Spierings Genius remains 99 per cent perspiration, and one per cent inspiration. The inward work ethic is a marvel. The focus is the music, not the performer, and it shows, brilliantlly.May Alexander ever be apart, and may I say, immune to, the culture of Narcissism, as he proceeds thru life.

    • @penniesfromheaven9724
      @penniesfromheaven9724 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@bobbywimsy6741 I think that is one of the reasons people love him so much...because of his amazing humility...never forced. It's such a big part of his soul and spirit...humbleness. We should all be so humble. God bless him.

  • @donaldedward4951
    @donaldedward4951 4 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    The bard said it best:
    "What a piece of work is a man! how noble in reason!
    how infinite in faculty! in form and moving how
    express and admirable! in action how like an angel!
    in apprehension how like a god! the beauty of the
    world! the paragon of animals!"
    Constantly amazed.

    • @bobbywimsy6741
      @bobbywimsy6741 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      And: If music be the fruit of love, play on Alexander!!

  • @excentrickperson650
    @excentrickperson650 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    This is the first time I've witnessed talent as a fountain at such a young age....extraordinary !!

  • @VicenteMReyes-vs9nh
    @VicenteMReyes-vs9nh 6 ปีที่แล้ว +226

    He has a bright future. Very Russian performance!

    • @xcandomath897
      @xcandomath897 4 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      Very mature , Olympic performance !

  • @georgemarkidonov1088
    @georgemarkidonov1088 4 ปีที่แล้ว +56

    САША МАЛОФЕЕВ...) ГЕНИАЛЬНО...)
    БЕЛОГОЛОВЫЙ ПАГАНИНИ - ЭТО КРУТО...) НОВЫЙ ОБЛИК РУССКОЙ КЛАССИКИ МИРОВОГО УРОВНЯ...))

    • @SuperArkleo
      @SuperArkleo 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Kak myzykant Paganini byl virtuozom, odnako kak kompozitor-v osnovnom durakom. Hotelosy be chtoby Sasha poshyel dalyshe ne kak Paganini , a kak Rahmaninov. Vedy on byl velikolepnym pianistom v dopolneniye k svoyemu kompozitorskomu masterstvu.

  • @judithroque4009
    @judithroque4009 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    15:48 simply beautiful. This immense amount of talent is from heaven itself. I’m so grateful I get to enjoy it here.

  • @розамимоза-у9ш
    @розамимоза-у9ш 5 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    Саша настоящий виртуоз, таких единицы !

  • @ЛюдмилаЛагута-ы1к
    @ЛюдмилаЛагута-ы1к 4 ปีที่แล้ว +73

    Оторваться невозможно! Просто завораживает!! Саша,тысячу раз браво!!! Оркестр великолепный,прекрасный ансамбль с солистом!

  • @twowillows9287
    @twowillows9287 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    This entire performance is absolute perfection! Can't believe Alexander was just 16-yo here. Also this orchestra is fabulous. Deserves millions of views. None better!!!!

  • @holymoses5590
    @holymoses5590 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Why doesn't this have a million views? What a masterpiece...could listen to this a hundred times and not tire of it. Bravo Alexander Malofeev and everyone!

  • @Mr53000
    @Mr53000 4 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    Nothing like a musical surgeon to produce such a crisp, alive-sounding orchestra. Add our beautiful Alexander as the beating heart and you’re overwhelmed.

  • @nogatram1
    @nogatram1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Do people underestimate the merits of Alexander's performance because he is so young? Age is a fickle arbiter of maturity. Think what lessons children sitting homeless and parentless in the streets of bombed out Syrian towns will be learning before they are ten years old. The evidence is abundantly present in Alexander's playing that he is mature way beyond his chronological years. For which I will always be grateful. Thank you for being prepared to pay the price, Alexander.

  • @haccuk
    @haccuk 4 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    I know nothing of classical music so can't really comment on the technical side. I just know what I like watching and listening to. Ever since I came across Alexander I watch as much as I can. It is difficult for me to understand how anybody can play so brilliantly, let alone somebody of his age. I look forward to seeing lots more of Alexander and hope we may see him in the UK soon

    •  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Its called God-given talent. Something you can try but can not attain in many lifetimes of hard work. Its like a 6'7 versus a 5 foot player playing volleyball. You're born with talent, not earned.

    • @janamarcolova2387
      @janamarcolova2387 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Děkuji za výjimečný hudební čin, úžasný talent, výborné pedagogické vedení.❤❤🌹🌹👍🏾

  • @FISTRIG
    @FISTRIG 4 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    alexander, i respect and admire you for you talent, and I love you !

  • @davidcontini7217
    @davidcontini7217 4 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    He is fantastic pianist.. As he gets older and matures, he will become an extraordinary artist.

  • @daveharries
    @daveharries 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    A pianist with a great future ahead of him. Bravo!

  • @penniesfromheaven9724
    @penniesfromheaven9724 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    This cannot be an easy piece to play for any of the orchestra or the pianist!! So much syncopation throughout! It's a wonderful, piece of music!! BRAVO to everyone, including the conductor! To Alexander, you're the best of the best imo!

  • @jerryuptmor2826
    @jerryuptmor2826 4 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    Thank you, Alexander, for sharing your hard work and amazing talent with us. God bless.

  • @evewong3221
    @evewong3221 3 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    Alexander’s interview could help us to understand why he could make such brilliant performance at the young age 16.
    JCH: For your performance with the RT State Orchestra you have chosen a Rhapsody on the theme of Paganini by Rachmaninov. How do you see the solution of the conflict in this work? Who is the winner - light or darkness?
    AM: The clash of two irreconcilable elements, light and darkness, divine and earthly, does not mean the resolution of the conflict by somebody’s victory. All this is a discussion about the essence of being, about life and death. Deep psychologism threaded through all the work of Rachmaninov, and Rhapsody isn`t an exception.

    • @grebnoche
      @grebnoche 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Wow what an answer to this question!
      I always thought about this Rhapsody as mere variations, some more serious, some more joyful. The dies irae always kept me serious.
      Of course the interplay between the variations the changes are a great way to keep you tuned.
      Maybe also I got fooled by the wonderful small smile of Sacha at the very las note:
      like a school boy, doing what they call in French espièglerie.
      What a comment, Sacha, and so you play every piece you play

    • @deboerkanna1
      @deboerkanna1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Wow what an answer

  • @janpanufnik1705
    @janpanufnik1705 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Thank You from Poland ! This was amazing... Great, great interpretation !

  • @HelenFurBlacked
    @HelenFurBlacked 6 ปีที่แล้ว +70

    Вот это исполнитель! Просто супер, восторг! Абсолютно взрослый мастер! Браво!!!

  • @richardgray6313
    @richardgray6313 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Maestro you made me weep tears of pure exultant joy Thank you !

  • @ruba6365
    @ruba6365 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    I don't know if somebody has already commented ... An infinite praise to the directors, camera operators and sound engineering. Truly a brilliant achievement! Bravo!

  • @richardbutler9466
    @richardbutler9466 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    I don’t believe I have ever heard Variation XVIII better played than Mr. Malofeev did at this performance. And he was at this time only 16 years old. It want be long before he will equal and/or overtake Evgeny Kissin, the most prominent Russian pianist now living. When I heard his interpretation of Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto #2 or 3 (sorry I can’t recall which one it was) at the tender age of 15, not only was I completely blown away, I was when hearing it again thinking he will be the next Horowitz as long as he continues to work hard. Like Horowitz, Alexander is extremely modest and unassuming. No Lang Lang here.
    As to his performance, Mr. Malofeev’s hands are truly magical. I don’t know whether or not the Steinway is his piano or that of the Auditorium RAI Arturo Toscanini in Torino (Turin). When he plays he becomes one with the piano. By his facial expressions one can see this trait when he plays with closed eyes. It’s not really confidence that he’s portraying although that is easy to misinterpret as such. His closed eyes are showing us he is truly ONE with the piano. It is as if his musical soul is inside the piano sitting between the sound board and the plate plucking the strings. As his human figure touches the keys, they are also magical. He plucks each key with the softest touch or with a mighty force, both as the needs dictate. He never misses a note. In fact, HE is a mighty force.
    Finally, he always thinks of his conductor at the podium as an equal and always gives thanks to the concertmaster for his or her performance and for the control of the orchestra. It may be a stretch, but I truly believe his talent will take him to the top of his peers (if one can be ‘atop’ one’s peers). Thani you Mr. Malofeev for bringing your revelers another exciting performance. I have two recordings of this Rachmaninoff piece and your performance will absolutely make the others grow pale in comparison. BRAVO young man. Never stop studying. Never stop practicing. Never stop remembering who you are and, more importantly, who you want to be-and never grow tired of reaching that goal. Never stop remembering your past for it will guide you to your future desires. Never ever stop your humility and humbleness. A change in any one of these can cause bumps in your road to the future OR destroy your future completely. The only way to prevent this from happening is to keep deeply focused. I know you are now focused and I believe you wish to do so forever. However, to remain focused you have to remain focused with a little time for rest and relaxation.
    Again and finally-BRAVO!!

    • @timutegenov5832
      @timutegenov5832 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Do not compare Horowitz with other pianists. Horowitz is completely different.

  • @РусланБарс-ь5ж
    @РусланБарс-ь5ж 5 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    Ух.......!!!!!!!
    Александр,тысячу раз БРАВО!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @robertd.stewartsr.1621
    @robertd.stewartsr.1621 5 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    Brilliant performance! Alexander you have reset the bar. A great listening pleasure.

  • @martinvanheusden9832
    @martinvanheusden9832 4 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    Как красиво и как трогательно!

  • @temporality_
    @temporality_ 6 ปีที่แล้ว +106

    I like how serious he is.

    • @sholeh6060
      @sholeh6060 5 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      Temporal Very characteristic of Russian musicians. I admire this quality as well.

    • @Bouncybon
      @Bouncybon 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Alexander is deeply serious and profoundly musical. Very Russian!

    • @rinshi6121
      @rinshi6121 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      He also laugh as well look at his Instagram

    • @rinshi6121
      @rinshi6121 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      And Fanpages

    • @bobbywimsy6741
      @bobbywimsy6741 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@sholeh6060 Truly un homme serieux.

  • @bellaibragimowa4847
    @bellaibragimowa4847 4 ปีที่แล้ว +51

    Виртуоз!!!
    Талант!!!
    Честь и Слава твоим Педагогам!!!

  • @Francisco-tm2gk
    @Francisco-tm2gk 6 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    Alexander, you are an heir - an exceptional one - of our beloved Russian and Ucranian pianists! They have enriched our lives and live in our hearts, even now, after having left us. God bless you! The new generation comes.

  • @marinawehrli8056
    @marinawehrli8056 4 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    Гений- Пианист. ❤

  • @rogersnook5415
    @rogersnook5415 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Three years ago I wrote the comment shown below (I am also nogatram1). Since then, I have listened this work performed by many wonderful pianists, past and present. Yet I have to confess that, in my view, not one of them has come close to this. Given that it flowed from the hands of a 16 year old boy, this performance is little short of miraculous. Every variation comes alive with its own life, yet the music has a cohesion and wholeness that is truly remarkable. The interplay between piano and orchestra under the baton of Myung-Whun Chung is of a richness that I have yet to hear equaled. I would wholeheartedly endorse the comment by richardpodnar5039 below that this should be newcomers' first exposure to this work. They will not be disappointed!

  • @prokastinatore
    @prokastinatore ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Beautiful how the Italian musicians are under fire giving this young musician always support and guidance! Bravo!

  • @YumanovNikita1985
    @YumanovNikita1985 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Можно смотреть на него вечно! И слушать даже потом по памяти )

  • @ericamacleod7245
    @ericamacleod7245 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Have listened to multiple interpretations of this since my childhood & Alex’s version is right up there with the best. Such skill & emotive maturity for a mere 16 years young. It makes the heart smile 💓👨‍🦱🎼👌🏼👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

  • @ВасилийРагурин
    @ВасилийРагурин 6 ปีที่แล้ว +56

    Как вырос Александр! Так исполнять этот шедевр! До конца слушал затаив дыхание. И качество записи отличное. Спасибо! Браво Саша! Успехов тебе!

  • @ericamacleod7245
    @ericamacleod7245 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Such a flawless & emotive interpretation. I so look forward to enjoying this young man’s career trajectory with anticipated excitement & wonder. Bravo Alexander! 🧖🏼‍♂️👌🏼🌞 Thank you for sharing your extraordinary gift & love of music with us all over the world 🌎👨‍🦱🎼💗👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

  • @DreamingCatStudio
    @DreamingCatStudio 4 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    Terrifyingly brilliant!

  • @vz8984
    @vz8984 5 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    Какая гармония и легкость рук! Браво, Александр!💖🌷💖👍🎶

  • @estrellalibre
    @estrellalibre 5 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Great virtuoso; a disciplined musician, playing marvelously: paying attention to his conductor...

  • @quantumwarrior7135
    @quantumwarrior7135 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Аплодирую сидя перед монитором, я в восторге.

  • @elsaesteves
    @elsaesteves ปีที่แล้ว +4

    A. Malofeev is a true artist, great talent, Unique talent ❤❤❤ kind regards from Southern Europe 🌹🌹🌹🔝🔝🔝

  • @lobovalarisa4010
    @lobovalarisa4010 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Это сумашествие просто...наш Гений..сердце чуть не выпрыгнуло...еще раз буду смотреть..аж страшно за него. Береги себя, Александр, ты нам ооочень нужен. Низкий поклон тебе и ....браво, браво, браво..

  • @williamwilson3981
    @williamwilson3981 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    This has always been my favorite piece of music and you play it so well. Keep up the hard work and I will keep watching. Enjoy every concert you have. Rachmaninoff would be so honored to hear you play his piece with so much emotion, thank you Alexander.😊😊

  • @thomasthompson6378
    @thomasthompson6378 5 ปีที่แล้ว +97

    What I think I like best about this performance is the pianist's avoidance of too much legato -- his approach makes for a much edgier performance, which reinvigorates this old warhorse of a piece. He almost makes it seem like we're hearing the piece for the first time. And that's refreshing.

    • @teresaloureiro2525
      @teresaloureiro2525 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      so , i see ...

    • @MrCrowebobby
      @MrCrowebobby 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Wish I had your ear and knowledge. Seriously.

    • @teresaloureiro2525
      @teresaloureiro2525 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      YOU EXPRESS YOURSELF SO WELL ! VERBALIZE ... in a CLEAR WAY with a SOLID CONTENT .

    • @teresaloureiro2525
      @teresaloureiro2525 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      ... ja , avoiding unconsciouslj the legato ... so interesting !

    • @teresaloureiro2525
      @teresaloureiro2525 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      --- the AVOIDANCE of LEGATOS LEAVE the PIECE MORE TRANSPARENT . ALSO the CONDUCTOR ...

  • @ingapavlova9755
    @ingapavlova9755 5 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Гениально !!! Спасибо !!!

  • @mauritiusdunfagel9473
    @mauritiusdunfagel9473 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    He has such beautiful hands.

  • @aldoringo439
    @aldoringo439 5 ปีที่แล้ว +99

    Bruh this kids more mature than I think I’ll ever be

    • @whippleibanez5770
      @whippleibanez5770 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Very impressive. A very bright future is ahead for this young concert pianist! Bravo Alexander!

    • @janetsmith2600
      @janetsmith2600 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Aldo Ringo And that's why you'll never be a concert musician!

    • @mathildewesendonck7225
      @mathildewesendonck7225 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Gaytony probably, and Janet is probably a Karen

    • @holymoses5590
      @holymoses5590 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@janetsmith2600 Janet, that was quite rude for you to say that. Just saying. Maybe apologize?

    • @holymoses5590
      @holymoses5590 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @Gaytony Why do you ask if she's American?! Saying that is just as rude as her comment. There are millions of Americans who are very kind, giving and wonderfully loving. Just saying.

  • @tedbelly2816
    @tedbelly2816 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Perfection at the Keyboard BRAVO!

  • @wa1w511
    @wa1w511 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    We are so lucky to have Alexander killing it....like Sunday in the Park for this guy.

  • @mauritiusdunfagel9473
    @mauritiusdunfagel9473 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    This young man thoroughly loves what he’s doing a,

  • @quaver1239
    @quaver1239 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Can scarcely believe what I’ve just heard and seen. Twice. Bravo, young man!

  • @ricardoblancorodriguez5457
    @ricardoblancorodriguez5457 5 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    extraordinario!!!! sin palabras!!! el mundo estará ante ti en pocos años!!!! BRAVISIMOOOOOOOO!!!!!

  • @valdocesarsiqueira8716
    @valdocesarsiqueira8716 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Rio de Janeiro- Brasil. Esse menino é um gênio da música clássica.
    Parabéns

  • @megjohnson6784
    @megjohnson6784 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Alexander Malofeev is an incredible pianist!! I wish him only the best and much success for many many years to come! Hope to see you in the USA this Fall!

  • @АрияСветлова-д1у
    @АрияСветлова-д1у 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Боже, это так прекрасно...!!! Нет слов описать все эмоции и чувства.... Браво!!!!

  • @НинаШмарова-я4ц
    @НинаШмарова-я4ц 3 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    Какое зрелое мастерство и какая чистая душа! Потрясающий, драгоценный музыкант.

  • @alexeyignatyev2088
    @alexeyignatyev2088 6 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    Саша-гений, наш современник, на концерте в Питере все бабули встали в одном порыве, он лучший!

  • @martinbyrne5626
    @martinbyrne5626 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Amazing performance.

  • @organbuilder272
    @organbuilder272 5 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    The 22,nd and 24th were brilliant. Very well done. These are difficult variations and you went through like a veteran. The 18th was sensitive, demilghtful. You really have a wonderful feeling for the music. I absolutely love the expression on your face at 24:00 - YESS!!! I DID IT!!. Indeed you did and very well at that.

    • @nogatram1
      @nogatram1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Great comment, Robert!

  • @claudiaparker373
    @claudiaparker373 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Alexander, there is no doubt in my mind that you will truly achieved your dream. I have never, ever, seen anything like your love for your craft. You are a gift to the world, and through your music, happiness and healing are found. God bless you in all you do❤

    • @holymoses5590
      @holymoses5590 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Such a beautiful comment, and amen to that

    • @kesun4862
      @kesun4862 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Wow nice

    • @kesun4862
      @kesun4862 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah

  • @lordalfred1882
    @lordalfred1882 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Another is an ever growing series of nonpareil performances by Alexander Malofeev, who is once again magically stunning!

  • @silboway
    @silboway 5 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    Excellent artist, the music flows in him and from him, you are really good, Alexander!

  • @peternice9404
    @peternice9404 5 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Stunning.....such brilliance from one so young!!

  • @hansybits
    @hansybits 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Absolutely perfect. What a beautiful Rhapsody On a Theme of Paganini.

  • @allanbecker3343
    @allanbecker3343 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I don't know how you can move your fingers so fast. You are amazing. A beautiful sound and by one of my favorite artists, Rachmaninov.

  • @roku401
    @roku401 6 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Брависсимо, Саша!!! Спасибо в исполнении!!!! Беллиссимо!!!!!

  • @angelomaffia7824
    @angelomaffia7824 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Malofeev interpreta con raccoglimento, non soltanto esegue, ma interpreta con animo, evocando lo spirito dell'autore ispirato a un tema del grande Paganini

  • @karennoble1076
    @karennoble1076 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    A masterpiece of music and briliantly played by you, Alexander!

  • @peterkouwenhoven149
    @peterkouwenhoven149 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Absolutely superbly played! Also the recording and camera work and editing is excellent! What a performance.

  • @Raul-se1kf
    @Raul-se1kf 6 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    An outstanding performance!

  • @jasmineangelicavillafuerte3937
    @jasmineangelicavillafuerte3937 6 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    super fan of yours Alexander. amazing performance! ❤ #Philippines.

  • @mariamondragon9838
    @mariamondragon9838 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Lo más bonito que he oído en mi vida. Bendito sea Dios, que existen y han existido compositores, tan brillantes, enamorados y geniales. Que interpretación de este joven, es maravilloso.

  • @Cyrilmc222004
    @Cyrilmc222004 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Bravo 👏 Bravo 👏 Bravo 👏. Absolutely and utterly stunning and gorgeous and breathtakingly beautiful, such talent such artistry, from a gorgeous young man. Your playing is sublime. And as for the thumbs down. What’s the matter with you!!!!!!!! Your obviously tone deaf, or just purely Jealous!!!!! Alexander you are utterly stunning and incredible too. Please stay safe and well too xxx Mags