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PERFORMANCE SANTA FE PRESENTS
Alexander Malofeev
October 28, 2024, 7:30PM
St. Francis Auditorium
Alexander Malofeev
The young “Russian genius” (Corriere della Sera) came to international prominence when, in 2014, he won the International Tchaikovsky Competition for Young Musicians at age thirteen. “Contrary to what could be expected of a youngster …, he demonstrated not only high technical accuracy but also an incredible maturity. Crystal clear sounds and perfect balance revealed his exceptional ability” (Amadeus). Malofeev has quickly established himself as one of the most prominent pianists of his generation. His performances have garnered high praise from critics, with publications such as Der Standard declaring his debut at the Musikverein as “a world piano revolution”.
For the 2023-2024 season, highlights include Malofeev’s return to the Bournemouth Symphony for a multi-concert residency, solo tour in China, and European tour with Filarmonica della Scala and Riccardo Chailly, as well as performances at the Amsterdam Concertgebouw, Munich Isarphilharmonie, Elbphilharmonie in Hamburg and Carnegie Hall in New York, continuing to perform with the best orchestras: National Symphony Orchestra, Lucerne Festival Orchestra, Frankfurt Radio Orchestra, Netherlands Radio Philharmonic Orchestra under Kent Nagano and Orchestre de la Suisse Romande under Marin Alsop and many others.
Maestro Riccardo Chailly said about the pianist: “I first heard Malofeev when Valery Gergiev performed with him at the Teatro alla Scala three years ago. He was only 14, and he amazed me with his talent. Because that is not just a child prodigy: he is very young, but already possesses depth and technical abilities, and also musical and mnemonic, which makes him an excellent interpreter of the 3rd Concerto of Rachmaninov, which is a problem for many pianists in the world.” (Corriere della Sera).
Program
Drei Klavierstücke, D. 946 Franz SCHUBERT (1797 - 1828)
1. Allegro assai
2. Allegretto
3. Allegro
Andante spianato et grande polonaise brillante, Op. 22 Fryderyk CHOPIN (1810 - 1849)
INTERMISSION
Morceaux de fantaisie, Op. 3 Sergei RACHMANINOFF (1873 - 1943)
1. Elégie
2. Prélude
3. Mélodie
4. Polichinelle
5. Sérénade
4 Preludes, Op. 22 Aleksandr SCRIABIN (1871 - 1915)
Fantasie, Op. 28 Aleksandr SCRIABIN
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Lensic Performing Arts Center -
Contemporary West Dance Theatre
April 5, 2025, 7:30PM
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Lady A
June 21, 2025, 7:30PM
The Club at Las Campanas