Playing this tremendous concerto at such a young age, and with such a deep expression and stylistic adequacy, is totally stunning, exciting, confounding, staggering...

@justinjimenez4294

4 ай бұрын

The expression that comes out of this kid is just incredible. Such a mature sound. I’m stunned.

11:30 12:27 13:30 15:00 - 15:30 17:25 27:05 40:10 This boy is not human, absolutely incredible. Congratulations to the all orchestra. AMAZING!

@laszlototh1801

5 жыл бұрын

Add to that 13:30. Such fluency and coordination ending the chaotic Cadenza. Breathtaking.

@jeffreymiller4814

4 жыл бұрын

Laszlo Toth add 39:02! PERFECT tempo set by the superb conductor. The solo instrumentalists are all exquisite. This is one for the ages. 211 people, for some reason, dislike it. Too bad for them. It’s such an honest performance by everyone involved in it. Pure music making. Imagine how Alex is going to grow into this after he falls in love for the first time, or after he has his heart broken. You should be able to play this concerto like he does here, at 17, so you can be even greater at 30. He’s right on track.

@kenellis7107

4 жыл бұрын

9

@Michael-bw4xv

4 жыл бұрын

Jeffrey Miller i see that you too regocnised the fantastic conductor and his young age indeed makes me wonder what he may achieve in the future

@josel.palacio9560

4 жыл бұрын

0-43.04

Alexander was barely 17 yo when he performed this, which means he was actively pursuing this masterpiece when he was just 16 yo, plus all the other performances of great masterpieces he was already performing at age 14, 15 and 16. It's just amazing to me. What a blessing he is to all of us that are following his wonderful career in music.

@daninza2310

10 ай бұрын

Wholeheartedly Agree 😊

Frankly saying I am not a classical music lover. My habitat is rock. Unfortunately I heard Alexander in Rach 3. And now I am overwhelmed and lost. It’s other universum. I am drowned, immersed and not being able to return to normal music.

@WCaron23001

3 жыл бұрын

Room for all kinds of music in the world

@walterpfannschmidt8449

3 жыл бұрын

I love music... Modern music makes vibrate, vintage music (20's and 30's) puts me in a good mood, baroque reassures me, but only Rachmaninoff brings me to tears and gives me goosebumps. It transcends something in me. Welcome to a new world, and enjoy the many discoveries and safaris...

@lcam1665

3 жыл бұрын

So you've finally got INTO the candy store and tasted the samples. You'll never go back. Things will never taste the same.

@penniesfromheaven9724

3 жыл бұрын

@Al Bolk You must listen to Alexander's Rach 2 also. Incredible! And if you listen to his Prokofiev Concerto No. 3, you'll be blown away. Be ready though, it's unique to say the least, mixed with amazing beauty.

@plumeria66

3 жыл бұрын

Some of my favorite classical pieces are not the most famous. Let me know if you’re interested and I can share them. I’m a classically trained pianist myself.

Malofeev is a genius, pure and simple.

Rachmaninov is smiling from above while enjoying his performance.

@margotmargot2234

3 жыл бұрын

Vincent Kwong Да 😊

@ekaterinad6727

3 жыл бұрын

It's true!!!

@benedetti

3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely...and we all from 'downstairs' enjoying Mr Malofeev and (t)his wunderful performance. He will become one of the Greatest and we sincerely do hope so..

@azulpiano

3 жыл бұрын

QUE MARAVILLAAAA... Y QUÉ MEMORIA PRODIGIOSA TIENE ESTE NENE

@MARTIN201199

3 жыл бұрын

Or from “Under”

I've watched this performance over 100 times. He's so out of this world. Cute, humble, skillful.

@alanpotter8680

2 жыл бұрын

over 200 times now...

His music is absolutely stunning. It has such depth especially in the third movement. That’s a true Rachmaninoff player

Russian passion: only these guys can perform this stuff well. This young man is brilliant.

Tears in my eyes!!!! In the other size of the world!! I am a old man from Brazil. Thank you Mr.Malofeev, thank you!!

@tadeuandrade9134

3 жыл бұрын

From Brazil, too...

@danielschneidergrun4817

3 жыл бұрын

Me too! No matter how many times I watch/listen, the "crescendo" that happens from ~ 08:40 on always gives me chills!

@MatheusFariaFonseca

3 жыл бұрын

não importa onde você for, os brasileiros estarão lá.

@milarayo4174

3 жыл бұрын

Impressive teamwork by our admirable pianist and the orchestra- heart throbbing composition. Alexander, may you have the best of blessings throughout your life .

@marlarosen2487

3 жыл бұрын

@Pedro Cesar ... God bless you.

Can you imagine how Mr.Malofeev’s teachers feel watching him! I’d be standing TALL!

Something so addictive about Alexander Malofeev! Cant get enough!

@mathildewesendonck7225

3 жыл бұрын

Addictive is the right word!! I come here almost every day, and I forget the time when I am watching this video

@leahmarie756

3 жыл бұрын

@Francois ...same here. Addicted, in a good way! =)

@shirleymason7697

3 жыл бұрын

And I also!!,!!

@leahcurrier8179

3 жыл бұрын

Agrred!

If you really need to cough during a performance at least i) Cough on beat ii) Cough in a loud part Thank you and goodbye

@cynthiaflorencio3498

4 жыл бұрын

Or between movements ;)

@DavidMcCoul

4 жыл бұрын

For some reason people loved to cough during my aria “Vecchia zimarra” when I played Colline in La bohème. I wish they would have waited for louder parts too!

@alanpotter8680

4 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately people are not aware of how acoustics work. They think just because they're on the 16th row, the mics won't pic up the coughing.. Wrong. I talk with my relatives on skype and they can't hear my kids talking in the room but they can clearly listen to the conversation a neighbor couple is having across the street.

@PeterLunowPL

4 жыл бұрын

great tips !!!!

@user-vp8eh6dv2f

4 жыл бұрын

NEVER COUGH!

Look at his face... His mimics....he feels every single note. Massive piece. Piano is sometimes so gently sometimes is wild animal

@collectorofcats294

3 жыл бұрын

I absolutely love watching his facial expressions, you can tell that he genuinely loves the piano and music. I was going to comment something else but I can’t figure out how to word it...

@catherinehegazi4440

3 жыл бұрын

@Daisy Flower he has given me hope in achieving something so much less significant: passing my chinese herbs board exam (will let you know in august)

@josiecorning3738

2 жыл бұрын

@@catherinehegazi4440 So beautiful of you to share how his beautiful playing gave you encouragement! Thanks.

Не считала, сколько уже раз переслушала это триумфальное исполнение 3 концерта Рахманинова. Понимаю теперь, почему так много восторгов именно от этой записи. Просто уникальный баланс ф-но и оркестра. Как единый живой организм. Никто не перетягивает одеяло на себя. На первом плане гениальная музыка Рахманинова. И второе - это такие яркие искренние эмоции и душа исполнителей. Без этого не может существовать музыка. И никогда не проникнет в душу слушателей, не тронет ее. Солисту, дирижеру и оркестру спасибо огромное за это маленькое чудо! ❤

@user-ws4tw7mx9l

5 ай бұрын

Да, я тоже слушаю именно это исполнение. Здесь юноша Малофеев показал живой, настоящий романтизм. Более поздние, его же исполнения этого концерта куда более хуже. Других исполнителей этого концерта, коих я переслушал десятки, никто не дотянул до такого уровня яркости, красоты, молодости, свежести, конраста, как исполняло это молодое сердце.

@andriusvarlamovas4619

3 ай бұрын

eto bolshoje chudo! eto skazka!

@mikhailanipkin8127

3 ай бұрын

@@user-ws4tw7mx9lЯ не музыкант, но полностью чувствую то, что Вы сказали.

I listen to Alexander everyday. After listening I want to do my very best the whole day. Hard to put into words. Every emotion, every nuance, explodes off the keyboard. He’s a national treasure!

@DTJKS

Жыл бұрын

Exactly how I feel. The Universe has bestowed another Gift upon us and we all benefit by witnessing it. Russia sure is rich in talent.

@user-xj6nv4px3b

11 ай бұрын

Мировое достояние.

@niemand262

10 ай бұрын

​@DTJKS have you heard Jacob Collier? Listen to his cover of Fix You. You will be hooked.

@signergirl1

10 ай бұрын

@@DTJKSwell, according to a friend of mine “Russians don’t have prodigies. They work their talent like slaves until they’re perfect.”

@alanpotter8680

10 ай бұрын

Right there with you!

This young man, Alexander Malofeev, understands Rachmaninoff's passion so well, so deeply, he inspires the entire orchestra to excellence. Congratulations to each of you.

@user-no1zk3rk2c

Жыл бұрын

Очень точно сказано.

The emotions on his face demonstrate that he is so totally in command of the work that he can afford to relax into his own reactions to its beauty.

@nogatram1

4 жыл бұрын

It runs in his veins.

Ничего добавить не могу. Всё что нужно, здесь сказали. Остается пожелать Саше здоровья на долгие годы, беречь руки, не перетрудить их на радостях, не сжечь себя раньше времени от напряженной учебы и работы, уберечься от возрастных соблазнов и дальнейших успехов.

@bhadrinath4191

Жыл бұрын

Very good advise .

@giovannadallapozza-pl3jn

11 ай бұрын

Bravo.😊

Alexander, God was very, VERY generous to you. This was a joy to behold and to listen.

I love to hear and watch Malofeev play Rachmaninoff.

I cried. This is from another world, from universe.

@emilyhutjes

4 жыл бұрын

@Miran Crystals: Alex's God given talent is a present to a world in turmoil. (Holland-eu)

It doesn't matter how many times I listen to this piece, it brings a tear to my eye.

Ничего более прекрасного, не слышал никогда. Столь проникновенное исполнение в юном возрасте, просто не верится, что такое возможно. Александр, Спасибо большое за великолепное исполнение. Труд, титанический...

In twenty years of listening, learning, and understanding this piece, I didn't think I would ever find a performance that would replace that "I love the first version I heard" feeling. Maybe until now. This was a total slaughterfest, in the best way. . . He hit notes I didn't even know were there. . .

@jeremiah3886

3 жыл бұрын

Oh my god your the first person to put it into words about the first version

@shevinperera6334

3 жыл бұрын

Daniil trifonov wants to know your location

@thibomeurkens2296

2 жыл бұрын

I have to say I understand what you mean, this performance is frankly perfect better than Yuja Wang even. But it will never take the same place in my heart as Martha Argerich’s version has, that version of the piece I is the one fell in love with.

@francescoelia.marino

2 жыл бұрын

@@thibomeurkens2296 you are so right. No performance can equal the one played by Martha Argerich. No living pianists are even close to Martha's performance of this concerto.

@ajourneyofhappylifeonmars

2 жыл бұрын

❤️❤️❤️

There are so many great pianists - more than ever before maybe, but this young man is something different - he is that once in a generation gift from the universe. Every time I hear him play I am glad to be alive to hear something so profound. And this youth orchestra is phenomenal.

@garymckinley620

5 жыл бұрын

I agree!!

@waltslivinski685

4 жыл бұрын

, Shostakovich play Shostakovich fifth

@robb7398

4 жыл бұрын

Russian winters are rough.

@user-hw7ui6fz3d

4 жыл бұрын

Я люблю цього піаніста! БРАВО!!!

@leftyspade

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, he is amazingly different from the very best pianists.

The miracle is not just in the genius of Malofeevs playing but also that we were alive to hear him! I’m forever humbled!!!

@speakwell.840

3 жыл бұрын

Sublime!

@alexsimpson79

3 жыл бұрын

I do relate to your beautiful words! He is absolutely unique!

@kentbloxham3826

2 жыл бұрын

Unimaginably Brilliant!!…You have a Wonderful Career carved out for your entire life. The whole classical world will want to hear you play. God Speed and Bless You.

@megjohnson6784

2 жыл бұрын

@Janet ...I am forever humbled also. What a blessing and a joy to watch Alexander perform and so beautifully.

Rachmaninov used to say that Horowitz was the greatest exponent of this work and that he played it better than the composer himself. But Rachmaninov never heard Alexander Malofeev!!!. I listened to Alexander play and was left awestruck. So, just for the record I went back and listened to a recording of Horowitz. Horowitz is wonderful and you wonder if ANYTHING could be better, he is absolutely breath taking!. Alexander actually stops you breathing just in case you may miss some of the beauty and sensuality of this performance. His interpretation is superb and befits a maestro of greater years than his tender 17 when he played here.. it really is very very beautiful and emotional. Looking forward to watching this talent develop

@susanabaez8305

3 жыл бұрын

Bravo, bravissimo¡

@martinegodret4639

3 жыл бұрын

Vous avez absolument raison

@gosugosu1280

3 жыл бұрын

pletnev played it best. better than this one. I've never heard it played better.

@tue-hainguyen3632

3 жыл бұрын

Tue-Hai Nguyen 1 second ago HOW ABOUT NICHOLAI LUGANSKY-RACHMANINOV 3

@antonioluciovivaldi2127

3 жыл бұрын

Nikolai Lugansky has the best interpretation of the piece no doubt

As a Rachmaninov fanatic, I have probably listened to well over a 100 performances of both the Concerto No.2 and No.3 by performers of varied nationalities and ethnicities. Before commenting on Master Malofeev's performance, I have to say that I am incredibly impressed with the performance of the orchestra. Mr. Botinis is a superb conductor, and the orchestral accompaniment stands in stark comparison to most adult orchestras since this is a Youth Symphony. In their own right, they delivered a world class performance in this presentation of one of the most difficult works in the entire piano concerto repertoire. Seventeen.......seventeen years old!!!!! Before today, the only other performance given by a teenager I'd heard was from Stephen Bennett, and his interpretation does not hold a candle to what I just heard. Most people listening to this performance have probably never heard of or watched Jorge Bolet's Masterclass on the Rach 3, where he advises a group of six up and coming concert pianists on the intricacies and nuances buried deep in the score of this behemoth of notes. Malofeev exposes a formidable technique for a 17 year old, no doubt a child prodigy in his time, and he must have had some phenomenal training at the Gnessin Academy in Moscow. While he does attack this piece with the youthful exuberance you might expect from a 17 year old, he does not attack it with the reckless abandon the likes of a Yefim Bronfman (circa November 2004), or in a clown performance the likes of Lang Lang (commonly referred to as Bang Bang). I LOVE the way he just let loose with controlled fury at the end of the 2nd movement. That 4-note chord in each hand scale down the keyboard is supposed to be bombastic....and he didn't disappoint. The Meno Mosso C major portion of the 3rd movement is one of the areas I listen to intently in judging performances of this work. A lot of pianists will perform that section at the same dynamic without any rise and fall which is marked in the score. He gave me exactly what I wanted to hear. There are some areas that are a bit rushed that I would have liked to have heard slower, but that's probably to be expected from such a youthful performer. However, there are also some sections where most pianists just blend notes together without any clear distinction, so I was pleased to hear him draw out distinctive points in some of these passages. This performance rivals some of the greats. Malofeev has all the makings of the next Horowitz or Volodos....and this is a performance I will definitely be listening to over and over again in the future to come.

@Bouncybon

5 жыл бұрын

Do you think it will be possible to get the CD of this performance? You are so right in your appraisal of both pianist and orchestra. It is an exquisite recital.

@Panzerino02

5 жыл бұрын

Malofeev has all the makings of the next... [actually] >> Sviatoslav Richter. Probably, SR with Sergei Rachmaninoff - the two greatest pianists of the 20th century.

@chuihoi1423

5 жыл бұрын

This video makes me speechless. Playing rach 3 at 17 years old is definitely magnificent and remarkable, say that he’s just like the superman.

@braveh7042

5 жыл бұрын

Have you ever listened Zoltan Kocsis? I Listened over thousand times Rachmaninoff 4 piano concerto. But there is no one like Zoltan Kocsis. HE IS rebirth of Rachmaninoff. Alexander is good but he needs to play more.

@audrey_023

5 жыл бұрын

Very much agree with what you said about the pianist and the orchestra. I personally like Martha Argerich's rach 3 best. (She was quite young when she played it, too.) I find that many pianists try to copy her playing and make unnecessary/bad changes to her interpretation. Alex was one of the very few who played it quite differently than Argerich, but with almost rivaling levels of elegance and excellence. He is certainly a true prodigy of our time.

He couldn’t stop at being a great pianist, he had to be handsome too.

@WhenAllTheWarmthLeavesUs

4 жыл бұрын

he's just white tho

@user-xj6oo7gx8g

4 жыл бұрын

Why not he is young

@pierreparadis4259

4 жыл бұрын

0n the englich / french proofreading, noticed that my comment about the young pianist Alexander Malofeev did not exàctly çorrespond to my intention of writingon.one or the other point.Wich modifies the meaning of it.i'm sorry .thank you

@alanpotter8680

4 жыл бұрын

@@WhenAllTheWarmthLeavesUs Being white = handsome? What a load of bs

@pingoocs2449

4 жыл бұрын

@@alanpotter8680 when did he say that

Браво пианист Александр Малафеев! Браво дирижор и оркестр! Браво композитор Сергей Васильевич Рахманинов! Спасибо!

@fernandodiasborges867

Жыл бұрын

CÉREBRO INEGAVELMENTE SUPERIOR, É PERCEPTIVEL E NOTORIAMENTE HIPER, ULTRA, SUPER, SUPER, SUPER, SUPER SENSÍVEL !!! PARABÉNS, ALEXANDER MALOFEEV !!! POR ESTA CONQUISTA ETERNA !!!... E, IGUALMENTE, POR SUA REFINADÍSSIMA PROCEDÊNCIA ESPIRITUAL !!! FERNANDO DIAS BORGES, em 06/05/2.023.

@rosangelavalerio6290

3 ай бұрын

​@@fernandodiasborges867PERFEITAMENTE, ELE É DIVINO❤

Рахманинов может быть спокойным. Есть достойный его таланта соотечественик! Великое искусство. Храни Бог.

I genuinely did not think I would be this impressed by "another" Rach 3 interpretation. But I was in for a monstrous surprise

First time I ever heard this kid. I took 10 years of private piano. I am an amateur compared to this piano genius. I found myself intertwined into his every movement, an emotional experience to watch and listen. I wanted to shout, scream and cry all at the same time! PHENOMENAL!!!

@TerryLee788

Жыл бұрын

❤

These young people play Rachmaninoffs third piano concert in a way that makes it the benchmark-performance to me. Must have heard it a 1000 times now.

Это конечно феноменально,что человек в этом возрасте исполняет это произведение. Я лично в первые такое вижу и слышу.

One in a generation. I can't stop listening to this performance. He defies logic, how is it possible that a child of this age could be this accomplished and have such musical depth?!? And he's playing a Yamaha, not a Steinway. Absolutely drop dead stunning performance.

@prototropo

2 жыл бұрын

Yamaha? I begrudgingly admit it sounded great. But I still prefer Steinway’s bass.

This brings tears to my eyes -- if only the world could concentrate on creating and appreciating such incredible beauty, talent, and effort. We would be so much better off.

@MrCrowebobby

4 жыл бұрын

AND he can play the piano!!!

@johannes3vers161

4 жыл бұрын

Dear Paula Forrest, I had the same feelings like you and was glad that such concerts and similar actions are still possible in this vanishing world of unrest, warfare, revolutionary developments and the like! Let me assure you, that in this age, your vision will remain unfulfilled, but to the contrary, this world will end in dispair and craze because man (and weman) in the majority have no interest in real peace and love amongst them! I am very unhappy to express this, but as a christian (thru HIS grace) for more than 30 years who reads the WORD of GOD regularly, it will come true only in the coming age after MY LORD JESUS has brought an end to this world and will afterwards erect THE KINGDOM OF GOD where then PEACE from THE LORD GOD will reign and there will be a NEW WORLD which is also called "THE MILLENIUM"! Will you participate in HIS KINGDOM here on this earth? I will but only by HIS grace and salvation which I have accepted some 35 years ago and now serve HIM and await HIM daily with great joy and happiness in the midth of all this rising chaos worldwide, especiallly the western hemisphere! Therefore: "Search for JESUS and HIS LIGHT, everything else is in vain!"

@pechoja

4 жыл бұрын

@Irredeemable Deplorable Covfefe MAGA Deplorable is the right name, if I get your drift. There are many more dangerous associations America has while they take over our country without a whimper.

@josettescicluna0510

4 жыл бұрын

Exactly my thoughts:)

@crimsonair8890

4 жыл бұрын

Henning Beinsen This either the work of stupidity or indoctrination. Maybe both?

Such an absolutely masterful performance by Alexander, no less, at just 17 years old! Also to be lauded are the orchestra members-how is this a YOUTH orchestra? My goodness! The conductor was also fabulous. It's been a complete privilege to watch Alexander here on KZread for the last few years. I cannot wait until I can hear him perform live!

My family and I are thinking of you and praying for you in this emotionally trying time for you. We can only imagine what this is like for you right now and wish you all the best.

An angel. Music, beauty, the only reasons to hope in this decadent world

How fortunate, this great performance was well recorded.

@paulcannon5065

4 жыл бұрын

Makes all the difference in the world

@dianeaustin2414

4 жыл бұрын

Agreed..

@sweelinck99

4 жыл бұрын

yes my friends, He and the orchestra are very gorgeous, splendid execution, the only little thing not at level is the Yamaha instrument, the piano i mean, I've heard him performing on the Steinway & Sons and the result comes at superior level, as I'm concerned obviously...

@mathildewesendonck7225

4 жыл бұрын

Roberto Malambri I‘m actually surprised how good the Yamaha is, I wouldn‘t have noticed that this isn‘t a Steinway or Bechstein

@martinbyrne5626

3 жыл бұрын

Yes! It’s always frustrating when the recording is missing parts of the sound. This is unusually good.

His voicing is incredible. I heard notes I have never heard before!

@holymoses5590

3 жыл бұрын

@Philip ...amen, and me too. Simply amazing.

Alexander is always so kind to want to show off the conductor at the end of the performance. So polite! Amazing performance by all, orchestra, conductor and soloist!

I have heard this performance now for at least 60 times; AND IT STILL IS MAGNIFICENT!

@juergstuber1269

5 жыл бұрын

So have I - just wonderful !!

@nogatram1

5 жыл бұрын

Me too!

@johnmavin7501

Жыл бұрын

And it always will be!! Same here

In these months of sickness, death and distancing, Mr. Malofeev, the orchestra, conductor and the MUSIC can reach out and make contact with every one of us. I'm a teacher, a getting-old teacher, and whenever I see a young person accomplish something extraordinary, like Hanyu on the ice, Biles on the balance beam, David Hogg and others speaking on TV after the shootings at their school, I am emotionally overwhelmed. Had I been in the concert hall for this performance, I would have been sobbing for joy at the end for fifteen minutes and everyone who saw me out on the street in front of the hall would have thought I was nuts. I'm very good at what I do, which has nothing to do with music, but it's been, so far, a 47-year career I can be proud of, not one particular moment. The only time I ever felt like I accomplished something in an inspired moment was when I sang Orff's _Carmina Burana_ in the last concert I took part in with my high school glee club. By any standard it was a very good performance. Our conductor always exploded at any comment like, "It was very good for a high school glee club." It was either good or mediocre or bad, regardless of who was performing. The dress rehearsal had been awful, but that night we somehow all became part of the music. Our audience went wild as I had never seen it do before when the immense sound of the last note was replaced by silence. It sounded like we had just won a basketball game with a 3-point buzzer-beater as time ran out. It was almost too much heart-pounding emotion for a shy 17-year old. I cannot imagine creating such intensity as Mr. Malofeev does and inspiring an audience to that kind of emotional peak over and over again by the age of 17. Bravo to him for his unique talent and hard work that enable him to do so and enrich us all, even at a distance.

@marijkekoedam5306

4 жыл бұрын

Gnirol Namlerf m’

@othmanhassanmajid8192

3 жыл бұрын

...and of course the great Mondo Duplantis.....agree about Hanyu on ice

@sandraproctor854

3 жыл бұрын

You had me until David Hogg.

@catherinehegazi4440

3 жыл бұрын

thanks for sharing how this kid's efforts are so inspiring (and healing).

@bobharbert1844

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, David Hogg is a moron and an opportunist! He wasn't even at the High School during the shooting. Unfortunate that you had to bring politics in to this Amazing Performance by probably the Greatest Pianist I've heard in my 57 years on this earth! Alexander is perfection on earth!! I am overwhelmed!!

There is something magical to this performance. Even though having heard this concert now for several hundred times it still is as beautiful as the first time. Very near perfection.

@blanchefan

3 жыл бұрын

You are so right. Magical is the word. Actually, there are many more, but that will have to do for now.

@mathildewesendonck7225

3 жыл бұрын

I have watched about twenty Rach 3 Videos now, and for me- this one is perfection. Because there is such a unison between soloist, conductor, orchestra tutti and orchestra soloists. And everyone is so beautiful, and the recording quality is excellent. All my senses are satisfied, that is rare ❤️

@prototropo

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, his performance is incredible, and the orchestra is robust, and the acoustics are gorgeous.

@scottmiller6495

2 жыл бұрын

@@prototropo He deserved a roaring standing ovation, Period !!!!!

Alexander doesn't PLAY the symphony, it FLOWS from him. Bravo.

@rosalinddavies8466

3 жыл бұрын

I can feel this music tells a story

When I stumbled upon this performance of the Rachmaninoff 3rd, I wasn't expecting much beyond technique. How wrong can one be? It was immediately clear that I was witnessing an utterly stunning phenomenon. Not only does the then 17 year old Alexander Malofeev show how it should be done, it is with supreme musicianship, confidence and maturity. The orchestra too is quite superb. It was only five weeks ago that I discovered this wonderful video; since which I've listened to it at least twenty times, and I still get the chills every time I do. I will watch the progress of this astounding young pianist with great interest, but something tells me that he may well end up as the most revered of all. A simple thank-you seems so inadequate, but to Alexander, the superb orchestra, the conductor and KZread.....thank you all. The audience reaction says it all, better than I.

@Palvez

4 жыл бұрын

wow - Duane, you're so right - pal - you said it all

@shirleymason7697

3 жыл бұрын

And you said it for me as well.

@richardbutler9466

3 жыл бұрын

He was 15 when he recorded the Rach #2 not 17.

@dontwalkaway7488

3 жыл бұрын

@@richardbutler9466 age 15, Rach 2 / age 17, Rach 3. And now at age 19, you name it, he's performed it. Just amazing.

Александр- красивый человек, гениальный музыкант! Смотреть на него интересно и слушать бесконечно!Здоровья Вам и храни Вас Всевышний!

He plays on the edge. The urge is so strong verging the reckless, yet he never crashes and burns. Wow. I come from the world of opera and there singers who performed the same way, of course Callas, Del Monaco, Rysanek to name a few - I heard them all - and this young phenomenon has me holding my breath with excitement and awe through his journey through Rachmaninov’s passionate music. His depth is impressive too. Treasure this precious young man. Wow!

@waltslivinski685

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Lord for sending Alexander to us. He is a treasure

@brunoguitteny5862

2 жыл бұрын

Je suis entièrement d'accord avec vous. C’est un plaisir déjà d’entendre Rachmaninov, mais joué de manière "facile " à comprendre que le bonheur nous envahi du début à la fin pour une explosion finale à couper le souffle. Merci Mr Maloveef.

@michaelsmith697

2 жыл бұрын

I agree! He’s way out there on the edge! But he holds his own and will never crash! Some of that Rach 3 is like wildfire and is bordering on recklessness and Alexander just flies through it!

@ednaramiro4138

Жыл бұрын

Viva Alex!more,more & more power to your career as one of the worlds greatest known pianist !!!

@user-ir4wz4ud9u

Жыл бұрын

Grazie!

Those of us who live in Moscow are so blessed that we can go to his concerts almost every month! This Sunday there was another mind-blowing concert when Alexander performed the 1st Tchaikovsky piano concerto, and that was a pure joy! I watched this video so many times. Our family attended this concert in December 2018, just a few days before the New Year, and it was just as amazing as it sounds on a record. Thank God, I can watch it over and over again and to refresh the memories. He has grown a lot as a musician during this past year. He is even more brilliant than a year ago. I can't believe anyone could be so mature and talanted in such a young age. Looking forward to Dec 30 (the concert with Mikhail Pletnev as a conductor) and especially Alexander's January concert where he will perform the 3rd Rachmaninoff again. I can't wait to compare the new performance with this outstanding 2018 concert.

@j.waarsailer6474

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing this information. Will be listening too. b.t.w. this very young orchestra and the conducter are great aswel.

@obelisk1516

4 жыл бұрын

You are so fortunate I feel quite upset that this superextraordinary genius has not yet visited the UK. He is , even NOW, one of the greatest exponents of the piano

@checallo

4 жыл бұрын

I'm very glad to having attended at a concert of he playing Tchaikowskij Piano Concerto #1 in rome on 1st Feb 2020.

@liina6799

3 жыл бұрын

Im really jelaous. Hope to see him in Cologne one das 🙏🙏🙏

This particular Concerto was never one of my favorites....Until I heard Alexander Malofeev's performance of it. I love the venerability he portrays as well his excitement, it is well structured where it needs to be and loose in the right places. It makes me wish I didn't drop out of my music degree.

Oh My God!!!!😲😲😲😲😲 You sound like the original Rachmaninov! At first I couldn't believe it was you playing this masterpiece! Wow! PURE BRILLIANCE! BRAVO! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏🙌💖💫

The Russians love their musicians and show it to the point of near exhaustion--truly it has to make these young people feel like they're on top of the world and that all the hours of practice have paid off for themselves and their devoted audiences. It warms my heart to see that kind of affection for the performing arts in general. As for Alexander Malofeev, what can I possibly say about this great talent that hasn't been said already. Truly, a gift from the gods!!

@smorpcbb

2 жыл бұрын

Truly a gift from God!

Extraordinary. Having read some of the comments; yes he is young and handsome, but look at his facial expressions and you can see why he is 'extraordinary'. He can play for 40+ minutes without a sheet of music in front because he has the music memorize within his heart. Love this.

@evewong3221

3 жыл бұрын

Actually the beauty of his music is far beyond his handsome outlook. Just breathtaking and astonishing!

This is a big concerto, for a big pianist. And this young man is a big pianist! Bravo 😍😎

@user-jd1he9zg5z

5 жыл бұрын

точно подметил и в точку, не зная языка, но много в языках общего и это служит порой взаимопониманию и так бы было во всём у всех. И, в частности, музыка тому пример.

@jeffreymiller4814

3 жыл бұрын

And he swallowed it whole!!!

Alexander plays with such emotional sensitivity. This is an excellent performance. Bravo!

@hansvanhout1963

3 жыл бұрын

Dear Alexander, You wanted to be a pianist like Horowitz, but in my opinion you overruled him in the third pianoconcerto by Rachmaninov. Your sound is so clear and warm , you play so fluently and exactly, in one word brilliant. Every time when I listen to your performance I enjoy it more and more. Thank you for so many beautiful hours! Hans van Hout

This is the most beautiful thing my ears have ever heard

Такое впечатление от прослушивания-просмотра, что на сцене встретились два гения: автор (Сергей) и исполнитель (Саша). У Рахманинова так умещалось в одном лице ( иногда, говорят, он сам вопрошался: чего в нём больше - композитора или исполнителя). Так вот Саша тут и сейчас в себе объединил авторское и исполнительское началы. Так органично, и потому впечатлительно-действенно достигается совершенством-искусством единый посыл. Без лжи искренности поздравляю Сашу с успешным выступлением и СПАСИБО ему за его результат. 31.03.2019 г. Колосков Виктор. P.S.: Спасибо тем, кто дал возможность встретиться с таким вот фактом из жизни

Помимо неземного таланта, этот мальчик ещё и потрясающе красив. Браво. Глядя на таких людей, хочется верить в будущее нашей страны.

@tairastuart

3 жыл бұрын

Kate Vol у страны с такими людьми не может не быть будущего! Оно обязательно будет для нас всех!

@picardiebelleregion9508

3 жыл бұрын

Vous pouvez croire en l'avenir de votre grand pays ! Nous y croyons aussi (c'est un secret que vous ne répéterez pas)

@user-xp9lc2ps1o

3 жыл бұрын

@@picardiebelleregion9508 Спасибо.

@user-xr2co4vn3i

3 жыл бұрын

Большое спасибо, я потрясена, какой талант, какая музыка, какое исполнение!!! Браво!!!

@E266PD

3 жыл бұрын

В 30-х годах прошлого века Рерихи предупреждали, что шестая раса попрет из всех щелей и никто их не удержит. И такие дети появляются во всех сферах. Их становится все больше. Раньше, 30-50 лет назад такого не было.

Can hardly believe someone so young can play this monstrous concerto so beautifully! Just barely 17 yo....amazing!

Насколько надо внутренне выоасти, чтобы в таком юном возрасте так зрело чувствовать гений музыки и так т мастерски талантливо исполнять. Восторг. Браво. Храни Вас Бог, Александр Малофеев.

If you are feeling low or despairing, or looking for a source of joy and spiritual release - listen to this!

@Leonhart_93

5 жыл бұрын

I doubt most people can differentiate emotions in music other than happy or sad. I noticed they don't know about concepts in music like melancholy, hope, regret, intrigue, resolve etc. Therefore most people that are depressed would probably just think this is "sad" 😂

@nogatram1

5 жыл бұрын

@@Leonhart_93 You may well be right, Leonhart. As I said in an earlier comment, one has this feeling that the composer is 'meeting me' and 'understanding me'. I think it is this sense of being listened to, of empathy, of an entering into my experience that is so uplifting whether from a low place or a high.

What an extraordinary young pianist! Very promising!

Soy un peruano que acaba de descubrir la música a manos de este pianista. Las obras de rachmaninoff me han atrapado, me han transformado… es como un renacer. Y sé que no quiero morir sin antes poder ver a Alexander de cerca.

@user-jy1zr4uw3g

Жыл бұрын

Вы можете увидеть и услышать его в Лиме в августе.

@jenkeli3

10 ай бұрын

I too would love to attend one of his concerts. I’m from South Africa but my son lives in Spain. I must check his concerts, I know he plays in Madrid.

Whoever you are, Alexander, god or simple mortal, I love you.

Наконец-то. Впервые за лет 10-15 слышу настоящую русскую школу у молодого поколения. Сашенька, браво . Здоровья и сил Вам. Вы наша надежда. Постарайтесь больше работать диафрагмой и открыть плечи - звук выиграет на форте. Я так надеюсь на Ваш большой и прекрасный путь. Следуйте своему сердцу и оставайтесь таким , как Вы есть.

This is the best version. I spent about 19 hours looking through roughly 28 versions of the Rach 3 all day today while working (artwork; I don't sleep much). The version with Rachmaninoff himself playing was excellent (obviously, since it's Rachmaninoff), but the sound quality aged terribly, making this the best. The tempos are correct, the beginning (most important part to get right, imo) is perfectly executed (not too soft or loud), and there isn't overt emotional lag. This kid is the best at playing this piece. The best.

@somechannel2461

4 жыл бұрын

I agree with you this is one of the best performances I've heard. I also like the performance of Alexander Gavrilyuk, you may be interested in

@TheRonnos

4 жыл бұрын

Lazar Berman my reference

@euan1234

4 жыл бұрын

this version might not have been in your 28, as it is not so famous - but I would really recommend Bernd Glemser & NSO Ireland (uploaded by aaron8895). It is a huge interpretation of the concerto, and the one which I keep returning to

@joga1943

3 жыл бұрын

Yefim Bronfman and Denis Matsuev !!

@lolodekowarski7275

3 жыл бұрын

Also like Biron Janis

After this, I can no longer listen to this masterpiece performed by any pianist other than Alexander Malofeev. For the rest of my life, Mr Malofeev's "Rach 3" will be the definitive interpretation.

@thiagopereira500

3 жыл бұрын

That's me with Saint Saens' piano concerto n° 2

@msdazzle7997

3 жыл бұрын

@@thiagopereira500 I agree. His Saint Saens PC 2 was simply exquisite.

@Maira-zk2hn5pl4n

2 жыл бұрын

Посмотрите и послушайте этот концерт в исполнении В. Горовица(Горовца- извините, если ошиблась в написании фамилии великого пианиста)

@vickidanforth7465

2 жыл бұрын

Yunchun Lim… ‘hold my beer’

I'm still listening and I keep getting more blown away by his playing, it's.... I'm speechless 😢❤❤

I am in tears throughout.What a devastatingly beautiful work, in the hands of a very great young pianist. And such a wonderful Russian youth orchestra under a great conductor, Dimitris Botinis.

@chrisrobison3347

4 жыл бұрын

YES! So I am not the only one.....

Aaah. So good. The phrasing impeccable. And passionately Russian. Broad and deep. Amazing. Really.

THAT ENDING ON THE 3RD MOVEMENT GETS ME EVERY TIME!

Гениальная музыка и исполнение! Даже не верится, что эту музыку создал человек! Нечто божественное или инопланетное! Малофеев - браво! Брависсимо! Оркестр - нет слов! Эмоции зашкаливают!

@Antares...

3 жыл бұрын

Человек не может ничего создать - он лишь проводник. Вся великая музыка от Бога . Эти концерты " Рахманинова" звучат по всей галактике миллионами цивилизаций ❤️

I love Alexander Malofeev.

At first I was scared for him. Nervous he’d falter. Then I forgot all about that. His stillness, mastery, passion...wow.

Dear Alexander. Yesterday you performed in Frankfurt, Germany- that’s only three hours from my place, and I wasn’t there!! I am so sad, but I only found out today that you jumped in for Evgeni Kissin, who is ill and had to cancel the concert. But I am sure it was a wonderful event, and I hope that you are having a good time in Germany. You are such an incredible artist!! Please stay forever healthy and happy, I pray that I can see you live in concert one day playing Rachmaninov 3. -Mathilde

@andigagel5697

Жыл бұрын

kzread.info/dash/bejne/eXZhqrSkeM6umqg.html

@mcd1722

Жыл бұрын

You can now find the Frankfurt Rach #3 on youtube. Imho, it's even better than this quite fabulous performance when he was just 17.

@johnmavin7501

Жыл бұрын

@@mcd1722 thank you!

I have listened to this concerto all my life but have never been so moved as by this superlative performance. The passion, emotion, sensitivity and artistry displayed by Sasha is phenominal. Bravissimo! Большое спасибо! It's also wonderful to have close-ups of the orchestra and conductor all young and talented but outshone by a seventeen year-old prodigy. I wept with joy throughout. Longing to see him in Scotland.

@penniesfromheaven9724

2 жыл бұрын

@ned - I agree with you completely. A superlative performance in every way.

I've been so dazzled by Alexandra Dovgan, the 11 year old winner of the 2018 Grand Piano Competition, that it's taken me time to catch up to the blood bursting, heart racing truly incredible Alexander Malofeev. The pupils of his eyes, like a life giving force at the center of an atom, ringed with golden eyelashes; the enormous energy and passion of a 17 year old come to his time; a huge talent funded with a sparkling virtuosity and astounding musicality - all this surrounded by a wonderful young orchestra that would put every orchestra in America to shame and a conductor actually conducting instead of acting, an amazing performance of this matchless piece.

@nogatram1

4 жыл бұрын

Couldn't have put it better myself!!

I am a complete and utter mess. I listened to Alexander for the first time today, even though I have heard a lot about him a lot before, starting with Rach 2 which completely messed me up now Rach 3 too. I am astounded. My poor South African heart has melted on this Sunday 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭 The ossia ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ Ya lyublyu tebya Alexander

@riacalitz14

4 жыл бұрын

Henry I am a fellow South African and a huge fan of Alexander's!I read everything about him and his work that I can lay my eyes and hands on .He is nothing but astounding!A level of maturity that belied his age since he was very young and emotional intelligence to be able to perform this music in such a superior way.He is truly a phenomenon .He completely broke my heart yesterday with his performance of the second movement of the Rach 2.I too was a complete mess!When we are allowed to travel overseas freely again,Russia and one of his performances in Moscow is on my bucketlist for sure!

@francoisgouws7288

3 жыл бұрын

From another South African yes this was breathtaking!!❤❤❤

@mathildewesendonck7225

3 жыл бұрын

I know what you mean 😭🥰😁 I am lost for the world when I watch this video. It’s so overwhelming, I go through so many emotions while listening, and I can‘t do anything about it

Гениально!!! Руки собраны, минимум движений, техника потрясающая, а уж музыка, Рахманинов-обожаю!!! Вот этого не хватает в жизни: прелести, чистоты, уникальных вещей и людей!!!

Imagine being a professional concert pianist at the young age of 17! Actually, at the age of 15 or younger...as Alexander has been performing since when...age 11 or 12? My word, how can this be?!! Plus he's still a student with all the studies that are entailed in that! Impressive!! God bless him and may he always be excited and enlightened with all his endeavors in music!!

Phenomenal. With a conductor like Dimitris Botinis you feel safe. Orchestra produces amazing sound.Outstanding musicians and burning passion.Bravo.

This performance will most certainly remain as the gold standard for Rachmaninoff's Concerto #3 for a long time to come; BRAVO 👏👏

Спасибо родителям за гения! Потрясающе!

The most expressive Rach 3 I've heard.

Happy birthday, Master Sergei Rachmaninoff ! On his birth anniversary no other performance of his amazing Concerto No. 3 could be better than this one. Bravo, Alexander Malofeev, you're EXCEPTIONALLY talented !!!! Congratulations to the Russian National Youth Symphony Orchestra and to their Conductor, Dimitris Botinis !!!!

@tomgauger949

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for telling us who was backing Alexander in the Rach 3. The orchestra and the young conductor were tightly in sync with Mr. Malofeev. A love fest!!

Stunning performance. Always has been one of my favorite pieces. My grandmother (b. 1894) worked in DC during WWI and told me that she had seen a concert where Sergei himself performed this piece.

@viggos.n.5864

4 жыл бұрын

That must have been unreal. Like being in the presence of a god

@mathildewesendonck7225

4 жыл бұрын

Oh wow!! Did she tell you more about it and how it was?

17 years old, wow. I try to remember what I had accomplished when I was 17 :D

I'm an avid fan of alexander.he seems to be an angel playing for all of us who appreciate classical music.he is soooo great,wonderful full grown pianist in this century.keep up the good work Alexander,God bless you mightily with the talent he bestowed upon you💖

Счастье, радость слушать этого мальчика! Браво! Браво! Не умерла ещё советская знаменитая музыкальная школа!

@margotmargot2234

3 жыл бұрын

Galina Melnikova Да , это возможно один из молодого поколения..

@lyudmylalobko5329

3 жыл бұрын

и слава Богу, чего ей умирать? не оскудеет земля Русская такими талантами!!

@user-nc5rs2cl3s

Жыл бұрын

Просто, Сашенька- живой гений ,как Моцарт,как Рахманинов.

Incredible performance. Totally amazing. The composer would have loved this. The Ossia cadenza is perfect. There is something divine in this young pianist. The far best interpretation of this maybe the most beautiful piano concerto ever composed.

Для меня Рахманинов - один из величайших композиторов, чья музыка вызывает у меня невероятные эмоции, музыка, при исполнении которой у меня идут мурашки по коже. Великий пианист и композитор! До сей поры моим любимым исполнителем музыки Рахманинова был Николай Луганский. Теперь же, после прослушивания этого концерта, я без сомнений могу сказать, что этот парень изменил мое мнение. Так чувствовать музыку Рахманинова, в свои молодые года, это гениально! Безупречная техника, качество звука.. Я потрясен! Мне также 21 год, как и ему сейчас, тоже пианист, и я понимаю, насколько безумно талантлив Александр, просто дар свыше, невероятное исполнение! Спасибо огромное Александру и оркестру за прелестное исполнение этого концерта. Я получил невероятное наслаждение, слушая данное произведение, не отрывая глаз от экрана! Я очень рад, что в нашем мире есть еще талантливая молодежь, которая продолжает доставлять огромное удовольствие, играть великую музыку великих композиторов!

Somehow, it gets better the more you listen to it.

Malofeev is telling us about other worlds, other universes, that we've never heard about before.

@cesarroldaovieira3274

4 жыл бұрын

Malofeev might be from one of these other worlds, other universes, himself . I'm very serious about that .

@shirleymason7697

3 жыл бұрын

My husband says Alexander is an alien: heaven sent!

@stephenmarctruppe6926

3 жыл бұрын

Evocative description, bravo!

Велик не по возрасту. В очередной раз восхищен его игрой и исполнительским искусством. Браво, Сашенька, и спасибо!

@alexandrasidorova7176

4 жыл бұрын

Согласна!

@rachaelsting941

3 жыл бұрын

Я тоже согласна. Такое мастерство в таком возрасте!

@user-os4fp2xo2h

3 жыл бұрын

Браво и спасибо прежде всего педагогам и маме с папой! Очень тяжело современных детей так заинтересовать и увлечь классикой!

OMG, unbelievable. What a talent.The Ossia was extraordinary.

Спасибо , Саша, за Рахманинова! И моему любимому дирижёру Димитрису Ботинису с оркестром- восхищение! Имела счастье быть на том концерте.

@user-un9lw3bh2h

3 жыл бұрын

Браво ! Браво ! Брависсимооооо!!! Всем исполнителям!!!

@larkspur77

Жыл бұрын

Very very lucky! But I am grateful to stream his performances ( I know that sounds dreadful - yes to tv, but... ) Following Alexander since a boy has been a privilege. It was breathtaking to hear a child playing so virtuosically with such profound musical insight, feeling, power - yet capable of great delicacy in jewel like passages in Rach 3, his Mozart, soulfuI Medtner. I hope with all my heart that he is doing well so far from his family and takes time off to rest and regenerate from the stress of travel and performing. I should add Bravo to the orchestra and Maestro Botinis.

20:24 one of the most beautiful moments in all of Rachmaninov’s music. It’s the chaos and sadness of an exile; the music then beautifully transitions to the D flat major key, a key of consolation. Alexander Malofeev expresses this beautifully. He is destined to be one of the greats.

@aimeex3119

5 жыл бұрын

Jeff Smith what’s the piece called ?

@Elian-

3 жыл бұрын

It's the video's title

@rravvia

3 жыл бұрын

That theme, however, is effing depressing. It starts up in my mind whenever I'm depressed. A pure, dreary, Russian lament, despondent, dropping in pitch and settling the second it starts, like a head resigned, bowing after shaking a fist to the sky was already deemed useless... Depressing, dreary... Pass me the vodka, I love my sadness.