I am a true devotee of Alexander Malofeev’s genius. I see so much of Lang Lang’s brilliance in him. I see the same expressions in Malofeev’s eyes that say to me how much he appreciates the music of the composer-in this case that of Gershwin. Both of these outstanding pianists may play the music with their fingers but it’s the expression in their eyes that tell it all. I can’t remember any other worldly pianist who has ever posted their playing a concert which included a masterpiece by Gershwin. Gershwin is so underrated as a great composer simply because many think of his composition, namely that of Rhapsody in Blue comprises his total output. So many think of that composition as not much more than a piece of music for the dance halls and not for the concert or performance halls. Gershwin was as much of a great composer as Prokofiev. My hat off to you, Mr. Malofeev, for adding this wonderful piano concerto to your repertoire-truly a 5-star performance.
Alexander Malofeev is the epitome of what a concert pianist should be. Utterly brilliant, of course. Technically faultless - certainly. But he also has a warmth and humanity with which he makes a deep, emotional connection with those listening. Just as he loves the music he is interpreting, so also the world will - in due course - love and treasure Alexander.
It's one thing to watch/listen to a musician who is trying to be a star; but it takes talent and humility to play in such a way that the audience can hear the composer's voice in his music, not just the skill of those playing his music. I watched this to hear Alexander play Gershwin. I ended up hearing Gershwin play this through Alexander's hands! Bravo, Alexander, and thank you for sharing your talent and your passion!
I love your comment, my daughter studies piano, She's almost 15, and I feel also this kind of thing that you Say when she plays, the love, the feeling inside the music, the message, the unwritten lyric. Greetings from Monterrey, México
Gershwin was obviously a world class pianist too. He and I share the same birthday so I'm enamoured but my mom was fond of George so I heard Rhapsody in Blue a gazillion times growing up😎
This young man has been touched by a higher power. It’s not just that his technique is astonishing, but his connection to the music and its feeling is so deep. It touches me to my heart to hear a Russian young man play such an essentially American piece as if the music had been given to him at birth. The transcription of the Adagio from the Nutcracker pas de deux (his encore) is equally beautiful.
My thoughts exactly. I often expect the musician to play out what the composer intentions. I suppose that’s unfair for young listeners who expect more of a self expression.
Вот только теперь, когда в Гершвина "вложили душу", услышали егО душу и исполнили то, что Он написал, теперь Гершвин, это ГЕРШВИН. Господи, как благодарть тебя! И за это открытие-- тоже
Amazing interpretive skills. His "pianissimos" are sheer perfection. He places his excellent tecnique in the service of the piece and not the other way around, like some pianists sadly do. This young man is a true artist. Way to go Alexander.❤️
I hope there’s a heaven where one can select one’s pleasure, for I am 86, so I, even if nature smiles on my years, likely won’t have 40 years to indulge in Malofeev’s magic.
Well, I’m not far behind, Shirley, but I think our veneration of great music is deeper than ever, thanks to the burnish. Let’s indulge our acquired tastes!
Two best Russian musicians + superb orchestra! Malofeev manages to merge classical and jazz traditions so seamlessly. Ultimate virtuosity and deep understanding of Gershwin’s greatness. I love his Rachmaninovs, now I wish to hear him playing Bach!
I am breathless! What a gift I received today in finding Alexander playing Gershwin. Today it the 100th anniversary of Rhapsody in Blue's debut in New York. Thank you! Thank you!
I simply break into tears listening and watching this extraordinarily talented young man playing Gershwin and the encore piece. As a classical pianist of modest ability I gaze in awe at his technique, touch and emotional expression of everything he plays, and he’s only 18 here. A world treasure!
Perfect. My father's most preferred GG piece was the Piano Concerto in F ( I grew up as a small boy, among others, listening to Gershwins' music, so the voices impregnated into my brain cells)
Malofeev has a real affinity for this music. I read somewhere that he loves jazz, and one can certainly hear that love in every measure of this piece. His brilliant playing is matched by superb interpretation by the orchestra under Pletnev's baton. The audio engineering of this recording is exceptional, revealing often-hidden gems of the orchestration that one misses entirely in other recordings. I have to say that this is my favorite recording of the immortal Gershwin Concerto in F. The encore is Pletnev's own transcription of the Pas de Deux from Tchaikovsky's The Nutcracker ballet. I say it is a transcription, but it is far more than that. It is a complete rethinking of the piece in pianistic terms reminiscent of the technical and artistic demands of Liszt and Rachmaninoff. The result is pure magic, again brought to life by Malofeev's sensitive and brilliant interpretation.
Thank you for your comments, especially the acknowledgement of the Pas de Deux interpretation by Pletnev! I never would have imagined such a thing! I wept throughout this whole concert for the beauty, love, intelligence, and mastery of this immortal music.
I ADORE HIM. I LOVE HIM. HE MAKES ME CRY ! I LOVE HIM TO THE MAX ! HE IS SO BEAUTIFUL ! IT IS LIKE I NEVER HEARD THE PIANO BEFORE ! THANK YOU JESUS FOR THIS BEAUTIFUL, TALENTED CHILD !
OMG, he is so special . Everything about him is special . Top artist and so humble. Cannot stop listen to his playing and his presentation makes me crying
A composition with that early 20th-Century American jazz flair...performed by an amazing Russian orchestra and an astoundingly talented young pianist, Alexander Malofeev!!
Саша не по годам мудрый, высоко профессиональный, совершенно влюблённый в музыку молодой человек. Его искренность и музыкальная одухотворённость не наигранные и это потрясает.
A wonderful performance. One of the best Versions ive ever heard. What i like most is the much lower Tempo then most others. That gives a lot more of the beautiful but very complex and special harmonies. As well as an excellent expression of Gershwins music... bravo from a german Gershwin lover.
An amazingly flawless and brilliant rendition of the Gershwin Concerto. One of the very few who can play at this performance level. Congratulations Alex!
Лайк, не глядя!!!!!...Как приятно слушать незнакомое для меня произведение сразу в таком гениальном дуэте - легендарный М. Плетнев и божественный А. Малофеев..........весь оркестр - высший пилотаж, браво!!!!!!.....Эта музыка - как весеннее солнце, праздник жизни....
What an American performance of the Gershwin masterwork! Bravo to all concerned! The conductor knew the piece and where Gershwin was going with it. The orchestra could not have played it more brilliantly and more "American." Alexander, this is the best performance I have heard yet. Your maturity is happening as you play! No American could have played it better! Bravo to the Vladimir Horowitz of the future! Bravo! Bravo! Bravo!
Please, erase the mention of Vladimir Horowitz from your comment. Let your heart make room for new stars without forgetting our past stars. No comparison is healthy. To each his own. This “little” genius of Malofeev is unprecedented. I already love him.
And Obama said "What has Russia ever produced?" Some Americans don't want to know a whole world exists outside of the USA. Such denial has crippled them artistically.
Thanks for your insight. I would not have known about how pieces are arranged for National identities. I’m just listening as youtube keeps showing this pianist face on my iPad.
@@annelieseanthony487 Just so you know, half of America wasn't at all thrilled with Obama. His ridiculous, judgmental comments upset many people. I will agree with you though that many in America are not very aware of the rest of the world, sadly, but please don't assume they are all like that. Many are so kind and would give you the shirt off their back.
ЭТО ПРОСТО НЕПОСТИЖИМО, КАК ИГРАЕТ ЭТОТ ЮНОША -- ЕГО ИСПОЛНЕНИЕ ЗАВОРАЖИВАЕТ , ЕГО МОЖНО СЛУШАТЬ БЕСКОНЕЧНО , НАСЛАЖДАЯСЬ ТАКОЙ СОВЕРШЕННОЙ И ОДУХОТВОРЕННОЙ ИГРОЙ !!! НАМ ПРОСТО ПОСЧАСТЛИВИЛОСЬ СЛУШАТЬ ЭТОГО ГЕНИЯ, НАШЕГО СОВРЕМЕННИКА--- АЛЕКСАНДРА МАЛОФЕЕВА !!!
Bravo to a wonderfull piano interpreter, buy more them with soul and magical connection with the music. Besides, with the support of the unforgettable Mikhail Pletnov, and the unique power connection to jazz and blues from the amazing G. Gershwin
Можно бесконечно смотреть и слушать.. это просто счастье какое-то... Низкий поклон за Ваше восхитительное искусство! Оно такое настоящее... за ним такой блестящий талант и величайший труд!...🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 Самого яркого и счастливого творческого пути Вам, здоровья, всех благ! Храни Вас Бог!
Я на курсах повышения квалификации впервые тавоочию, Саш еньке было десять лет и его исполнение Ли ста повергло всех в шок, вопреки правила м после наших оваций и просьб сыграть, повторил,,компанеллу!!!!
For me, the best Gershwin classical work. It is a really complete piano concerto with its wonderful melodies. Congrats to young pianist and to magnificent orchestra. It is neccesary to mention to Mr Pletnev. He is a great director.
George Gershwin would most certainly have been very proud of you, as the entire musical world is today. Джордж Гершвин, безусловно, был бы очень горд вами, как и весь музыкальный мир сегодня. Happy Birthday, Alexander ! С Днем Рождения, Александр !
To hear this 18 year old lad play his masterpiece so gloriously, must have made all the trials of Maestro Pletnev's life seem as nothing and crowned his great achievements with a joy that no one can take from him.
I'm curious what you refer to as "Pletnev's life trials." He is such a good conductor, a great pianist himself, and seems to adore Alexander. They recently performed in Italy as well. Pictures of it are on Instagram, Alexander's page. If you don't have an account with Insta, it's worth setting one up (it's easy). A.M. has so many pictures and short clips of performances on his page.
@Marcy Rodriguez Hi Mercy. There's not one of us who does not have 'life trials' and I'm sure that Maestro Pletnev is no exception. I simply felt that, for a man of his creative genius, to hear this lad perform his work in the way that he did, must put all those 'life trials' into perspective and give him deep joy.
Потрясающе! Содружпство Малофеева и Плетнева родило музыкальное чудо.😅Беру свои слова обратно-- Плетнев, как пианист не производил на меня никакого впечатления.И я был удивлен-- почему его держат на посту дерижора в Карнеги.Но этот концерт все поставил на место-- два великих музыканта сошлись и подарили нам праздник. Но это моя личная, история и она меня обогатила.
Ах, как прекрасно, Александр, Вы передаете смятенное состояние души Gershwin! Пленительно прекрасно, изящно вливаясь в восхитительный музыкальный ансамбль чудесных исполнителей под руководством трепетно - талантливого М. Плетнева! Благодарю Вас! Дерзновенного Вам Искусства и успехов в нем!
Greetings from Phoenix, Arizona, USA! Our American treasure of composition, George Gershwin, is smiling from above. God smiled upon you, and the world, with the incredible gift you now humbly share! Thank you Alex💞
Brilliantly virtuosic and idiomatic performance of the Gershwin - and then there's that amazing encore from Tchaikovsky's "Nutcracker", played with formidable technique and sensitivity. Bravissimo!
Ювелирная работа! Звуки Сашиного фортепиано - чистейший бриллиант в изящной оправе оркестра :))) Невозможно наслушаться и насмотреться! Все участники этого исполнения прекрасны, Михаил Плетнев - ну просто ангел этого волшебства!
@@sissi7746 Sasha is an endearing Russian nickname for boys named Alexander and girls, Alexandra. It means defender of mankind and is Greek in origin. I googled it, = )
Wonderful performance, you brought this piece alive 95 years after it was composed. I hope one day I will get to watch you in person. I am very thankful that you share your great gift with us.
BRAVO Alexander Malofeev!!! This entire performance is just incredible!! BRAVOOOOOOO! And bravo to this amazing orchestra and conductor/maestro Pletnev also!!
I get such wonderful images of big city Life whenever I hear Gershwin’s Concerto In F. The romance was perfectly executed here!! This orchestra had a commitment to the tone of the piece. I’ve heard Leonard Bernstein play this. Interpretation and conduction is everything! You did it! Alexander, you make it look so easy! I know how complicated Gershwin can be! But there is a hypnotic romance pulling you in that is inescapable with Gershwin. You did it! You ALL did it!
Reminds me of New York at the turn of the last century when Gershwin was a child. This is absolutely beautiful. Gershwin's parents were Russian. Russia is so proud. I'm sorry that Alexander's concert was cancelled in the U.S because he spoke out against Russia's invasion of Ukraine. So tragic that Russian artists and a prodigy like Alexander have to suffer because of Russia's monster president putin. So very tragic. Russian ballet dancers also suffered during the cold war before the fall of the Soviet Union. I remember reading about it in magazines when I lived overseas. Very very tragic.
@@bibigems Alexander's performance in the USA was Not cancelled. It was his performance in Canada that got cancelled, though the conductor was not thrilled about it either.
Влюблена в творчество Саши,выискиваю новые записи с его концертов,но их,у сожалению,не так много,особенно последнего периода.Поражает,что его репертуар включает сложнейшие произведения как для исполнения,так и для слушателей. Это говорит о глубине его музыкального мышления и о том,что он идет своим собственным путем.Исключительный,потрясающий музыкант! Спасибо за концерт!)
Мышлением руководит интеллект,глубокое,проникновенное, Душевное восприятие сути исполняемого..... Фантастика ! ! ! ! ! ! ! БРАВИССИМО О О О О О ОООООООООО!!!!!!!!!!
Bravo, široký repertoár, kdy přijedete do Prahy? S orchestrem nebo recitál, nebo obojí. Doufám, že Covid nebude moc dlouhý. Děkuji za zprostředkování na internetu.❤🌹❤🌹❤🌹❤🌹👍🏾
Великолепный ансамбль!потрясающее сочетание 2х Личностей,объединенных единым замыслом и чувством !браво!Александр вновь продемон стрировал зрелость и свободу выбора программы☝️☝️🎹🎹🎹🎹
As usual, the young maestro Alexander plays with phenomenal skill, emotional intelligence, soul, and joy. It was also great to see his wonderful smile for the encore and final bows. He is a radiant soul and an outstanding musician, and the world needs him.
Felicitaciones!!! Al notable joven pianista Alexander Malofeev por su excelente ejecución de este bello concierto. Sí tiene en sus venas la sangre a "A la blue" con su brillante interpretación del compositor norteamericano George Gershwin que lo resucitó desde el más allá. Gershwin y su gran amigo M. Ravel disfrutaron enormemente en el otro sutil plano ASTRAL esta hermosa y titánica interpretación. Que el Divino Arcano colme de bendiciones y le dé larga vida a este excepcional pianista de Alexander!!! Saludos desde MÉXICO.
This is absolutely wonderful!! Alexander played brilliantly!! Folks, this is the Russian National Orchestra and they were coming to America to perform on a nationwide tour!!! Sadly, I guess some of the performances have been cancelled but I'm not real sure why. It would be such a wonderful goodwill gesture between the two countries!!! WE NEED THAT AT SUCH A TIME AS THIS!! All nations should be sharing music with one another!! It is my belief that music can help bring peace among ALL nations!! Enough said.
Александр,Ты Талантлив в Космической степени!!! Хворостовский однажды получил Негативные отзывы о своём Выступлении ,но это его заставило ещё больше узнавать о вокале, И все выше и выше поднимать Планку своего МАСТЕРСТВА! ТЫ УЖЕ МУЗЫКАНТ ВОЛЕЙ БОЖЬЕЙ!!! Береги СЕБЯ,и ради себя , и для всего БЕСКОНЕЧНОГО МИРА!!!
einfach unglaublich, diese Musikalität, Fingerfertigkeit ...und dazu alles auswendig, bzw. ohne auf die Tasten zu gucken!!! Mit der Musik und Technik geboren...Gottes Geschenk...uns allen zum Zeichen in diesen Zeiten! ich wünsche ihm, dass er nicht für Ruhm und Ehr seine Seele verkauft!
Александр, спасибо Вам огромное за доставленное эстетическое удовольствие в эти непростые времена. Улыбаюсь, глядя и слушая Вас. Опять весна... Жизнь продолжается... и в Нью-Йорке, и в Париже, и в .... Завтра тоже будет весна! 🙂🌹♥️
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ Счастливое воспоминание 😍🔥 Оператор даже офигел и камеру на меня направил после Щелкунчика- восторг видать не незаметен был 😎 Умнички все, спасибо за удовольствие 🤩😋😋😋😋
In all the works I've seen Malofeev perform, here he seems far mre animated, emotional, and pleased with himself. He seems thoroughly to be enjoying himself and his vibe with the coductor, the floutist, and the entire orchestra.... Bravo indeed! A brilliant performance!
Great performance! Also really cool touch to play one of Pletnev’s transcriptions as an encore. So much class and such a respectable and cool thing to do being that Pletnev was conducting.
Amazing grasp of all the nuances in performing Gershwin. Outstanding, but then again, it is Alexander Malofeev making his adroit love to the keyboard, so the die is cast. It is wonderful to be a captive of his extraordinary art!
He's maki g love,allright......these days brilliant,genial pianists are just everywhere....Kissin,Wang,Zimermann et al.All brilliant,far above and beyond,but Alexander is in a class of his own,It's electrifying to watch and hear him play.I hope and pray that he will ons day visit South Africa.I'll be the first to purchase a ticket for a front row seat!!!
Breathtaking start to finish. Somewhere in another dimension Gershwin & Tchaikovsky are sitting across from each other, smiling, smoking cigars or whatever it is they like to smoke, and clicking glasses. Bravo!
Alexander, - You are the most exciting and gifted pianist in the world today. And the most handsome! Love your blond hair! I am not a fan of Gershwin, but I had to see you play this concerto, and even got to like it. I am glad too that you got to record your first DVD here in Australia. I hope one day to see you and your younger compatriot Alisey Mysin play together. All of my best wishes to you!
I used to only know Rhapsody in Blue and absolutely love it.I only now discover what else he gas in his arsenal,and I am highly surprised and impressed.And my absolute favourite pianist performing it with his usual eloquence ,brilliance and technical perfection!I now love Alexander as well as Gershwin!I recognise elements of Rhapsody in Blue in this piece!Awesome!
Beautifully recorded. My hats off to the recording engineer for a splendid recording. Remarkable warmth and detail. Video direction is also outstanding.
In regards to the video direction..... i noticed this. In fact, i do see the Russians are very good with the camera to high light performance. I often see russian ballet groups. It is difficult to film ballet to bring out key individual performance as well as keep the lines of the ballet.
И ещё один горячий привет из Беларуси от меня!!! Невыразимая радость и теплота, погруженность и восхищение, и открытость души для этой бесконечной гармонии!!! Браво, Александр!!!
О да! А какие роскошные духовые в начале 2й части! Трубач поймал свинг саунд, гобой - роскошен, ансамбль их... Непередаваемые ощущения восторга! НАШИ!!!!! 🥰🥰🥰🥰 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
It’s obvious the orchestra didn’t have much time to relax the work into their systems... but... Malofeev is talented enough to bring it home. Can’t wait to see this giant at 40 years old. He’s brilliant now, but can you imagine what musicians of his quality will be able to do in the future? With more control over their prowess. A pianist is more than a woman or man who plays the piano. There is much more to a mind which entertains the black and white keys of our mistress. Klavier. He’s beautiful and he has the sensitivity the pioneers of the instrument imagined would emerge. Hope he knows that we know the cost of what he transmits for us. Fantastic. #TitanusFarsee
I am a true devotee of Alexander Malofeev’s genius. I see so much of Lang Lang’s brilliance in him. I see the same expressions in Malofeev’s eyes that say to me how much he appreciates the music of the composer-in this case that of Gershwin. Both of these outstanding pianists may play the music with their fingers but it’s the expression in their eyes that tell it all.
I can’t remember any other worldly pianist who has ever posted their playing a concert which included a masterpiece by Gershwin. Gershwin is so underrated as a great composer simply because many think of his composition, namely that of Rhapsody in Blue comprises his total output. So many think of that composition as not much more than a piece of music for the dance halls and not for the concert or performance halls. Gershwin was as much of a great composer as Prokofiev.
My hat off to you, Mr. Malofeev, for adding this wonderful piano concerto to your repertoire-truly a 5-star performance.
Estoy completamente de acuerdo
Alexander Malofeev is the epitome of what a concert pianist should be. Utterly brilliant, of course. Technically faultless - certainly. But he also has a warmth and humanity with which he makes a deep, emotional connection with those listening. Just as he loves the music he is interpreting, so also the world will - in due course - love and treasure Alexander.
You comments spot on of talents of this great pianist and one so young. He has all the bases covered and is becoming world class pianist.
@Bouncybon What a beautiful comment, and so true. He is a blessing to the world of music.
I totally agree with you !
@@johnlorenzen4633 I totally agree with you ! By now he has ready been a world famous pianist !
Can’t agree more!
It's one thing to watch/listen to a musician who is trying to be a star; but it takes talent and humility to play in such a way that the audience can hear the composer's voice in his music, not just the skill of those playing his music. I watched this to hear Alexander play Gershwin. I ended up hearing Gershwin play this through Alexander's hands! Bravo, Alexander, and thank you for sharing your talent and your passion!
I love your comment, my daughter studies piano, She's almost 15, and I feel also this kind of thing that you Say when she plays, the love, the feeling inside the music, the message, the unwritten lyric. Greetings from Monterrey, México
I would wholly agree to you about this star 🏅
Gershwin was obviously a world class pianist too. He and I share the same birthday so I'm enamoured but my mom was fond of George so I heard Rhapsody in Blue a gazillion times growing up😎
This young man has been touched by a higher power. It’s not just that his technique is astonishing, but his connection to the music and its feeling is so deep. It touches me to my heart to hear a Russian young man play such an essentially American piece as if the music had been given to him at birth. The transcription of the Adagio from the Nutcracker pas de deux (his encore) is equally beautiful.
My thoughts exactly. I often expect the musician to play out what the composer intentions. I suppose that’s unfair for young listeners who expect more of a self expression.
Вот только теперь, когда в Гершвина "вложили душу", услышали егО душу и исполнили то, что Он написал, теперь Гершвин, это ГЕРШВИН. Господи, как благодарть тебя! И за это открытие-- тоже
Amazing interpretive skills. His "pianissimos" are sheer perfection. He places his excellent tecnique in the service of the piece and not the other way around, like some pianists sadly do. This young man is a true artist. Way to go Alexander.❤️
I hope there’s a heaven where one can select one’s pleasure, for I am 86, so I, even if nature smiles on my years, likely won’t have 40 years to indulge in Malofeev’s magic.
Well, I’m not far behind, Shirley, but I think our veneration of great music is deeper than ever, thanks to the burnish. Let’s indulge our acquired tastes!
Two best Russian musicians + superb orchestra!
Malofeev manages to merge classical and jazz traditions so seamlessly. Ultimate virtuosity and deep understanding of Gershwin’s greatness.
I love his Rachmaninovs, now I wish to hear him playing Bach!
I agree, Bach wrote few notations in his scores so it would be interesting to hear this artist's interpretations!🎉
A perfectly gracious choice of encore.
One of the most beautifully moving performances I have ever heard. A rare young talent performing a young composer who died too young.
Impeccable performance. As a New Yorker, I can feel George Gershwin in smiling on high. Alexander's beauty is inspiring.
The Orchestra helps a lot. They sound so truly romantic and professional at the time......
I am breathless! What a gift I received today in finding Alexander playing Gershwin. Today it the 100th anniversary of Rhapsody in Blue's debut in New York. Thank you! Thank you!
Great orchestration. Alexander Malofeev augments beautifully.
I simply break into tears listening and watching this extraordinarily talented young man playing Gershwin and the encore piece. As a classical pianist of modest ability I gaze in awe at his technique, touch and emotional expression of everything he plays, and he’s only 18 here. A world treasure!
Yes, definitely, he is already a world treasure.. I totally agree. We are blessed to have this amazing performance uploaded!
Graham Rankin I feel exactly the same way, Love to hear, watch and enjoy sounds, gestures, and I'll repeat once and again that he is GREAT!
What is the encore's title btw?
@@ixlnxs" Pas de deux " from Tchaikovski's Nutcracker Suite, in Pletnev's arrangement
@@micaelabonetti949 AMEN!!!!!
Perfect. My father's most preferred GG piece was the Piano Concerto in F ( I grew up as a small boy, among others, listening to Gershwins' music, so the voices impregnated into my brain cells)
Malofeev has a real affinity for this music. I read somewhere that he loves jazz, and one can certainly hear that love in every measure of this piece. His brilliant playing is matched by superb interpretation by the orchestra under Pletnev's baton. The audio engineering of this recording is exceptional, revealing often-hidden gems of the orchestration that one misses entirely in other recordings. I have to say that this is my favorite recording of the immortal Gershwin Concerto in F. The encore is Pletnev's own transcription of the Pas de Deux from Tchaikovsky's The Nutcracker ballet. I say it is a transcription, but it is far more than that. It is a complete rethinking of the piece in pianistic terms reminiscent of the technical and artistic demands of Liszt and Rachmaninoff. The result is pure magic, again brought to life by Malofeev's sensitive and brilliant interpretation.
Amen!!
Thank you for your comments, especially the acknowledgement of the Pas de Deux interpretation by Pletnev! I never would have imagined such a thing! I wept throughout this whole concert for the beauty, love, intelligence, and mastery of this immortal music.
По поводу Чайковского абсолютно согласна. Все души порывы отточены и переданы безупречно
I ADORE HIM. I LOVE HIM. HE MAKES ME CRY ! I LOVE HIM TO THE MAX ! HE IS SO BEAUTIFUL ! IT IS LIKE I NEVER HEARD THE PIANO BEFORE ! THANK YOU JESUS FOR THIS BEAUTIFUL, TALENTED CHILD !
Same here, Max! What a joy, huh?
I totally agree and couldn't have said it better!!!
OMG, he is so special . Everything about him is special . Top artist and so humble. Cannot stop listen to his playing and his presentation makes me crying
BRAVO and spazibo Alexander, Holland loves you. 🌷🌷🌷🍀
A composition with that early 20th-Century American jazz flair...performed by an amazing Russian orchestra and an astoundingly talented young pianist, Alexander Malofeev!!
Alexander, aside from the adulations, to which I heartily agree, you have a lovely smile.
Саша не по годам мудрый, высоко профессиональный, совершенно влюблённый в музыку молодой человек. Его искренность и музыкальная одухотворённость не наигранные и это потрясает.
Excellente version du concerto en fa certainement la meilleure que j'ai entendu !
Multifaceted and multitalented. Interesting
Думаю, что этот концерт прочитан и исполнен так преврсходно,благодаря союзу пианиста и гениального пианиста - дирижёра
An exceptional performance, Alexander Malofeev!
Alexanders fathers chest must be bursting with enormous pride for having
such a son....I know mine would be!!
A wonderful performance. One of the best Versions ive ever heard. What i like most is the much lower Tempo then most others. That gives a lot more of the beautiful but very complex and special harmonies. As well as an excellent expression of Gershwins music... bravo from a german Gershwin lover.
An amazingly flawless and brilliant rendition of the Gershwin Concerto. One of the very few who can play at this performance level. Congratulations Alex!
.. and I fly somewhere magical and beautiful
Лайк, не глядя!!!!!...Как приятно слушать незнакомое для меня произведение сразу в таком гениальном дуэте - легендарный М. Плетнев и божественный А. Малофеев..........весь оркестр - высший пилотаж, браво!!!!!!.....Эта музыка - как весеннее солнце, праздник жизни....
Gershwin In Moscow, you've got to love it! 💕
What an American performance of the Gershwin masterwork! Bravo to all concerned! The conductor knew the piece and where Gershwin was going with it.
The orchestra could not have played it more brilliantly and more "American."
Alexander, this is the best performance I have heard yet. Your maturity is happening as you play! No American could have played it better!
Bravo to the Vladimir Horowitz of the future! Bravo! Bravo! Bravo!
Please, erase the mention of Vladimir Horowitz from your comment. Let your heart make room for new stars without forgetting our past stars. No comparison is healthy. To each his own. This “little” genius of Malofeev is unprecedented. I already love him.
And Obama said "What has Russia ever produced?" Some Americans don't want to know a whole world exists outside of the USA. Such denial has crippled them artistically.
Thanks for your insight. I would not have known about how pieces are arranged for National identities. I’m just listening as youtube keeps showing this pianist face on my iPad.
@@annelieseanthony487 Just so you know, half of America wasn't at all thrilled with Obama. His ridiculous, judgmental comments upset many people. I will agree with you though that many in America are not very aware of the rest of the world, sadly, but please don't assume they are all like that. Many are so kind and would give you the shirt off their back.
@@annelieseanthony487 When and where please? And in what context?
Gershwin lived to only 38, but he gave it everything he had (genius) and this concerto proves it.
It’s heartbreaking that he didn’t have another 20 years to enthrall the world.
ЭТО ПРОСТО НЕПОСТИЖИМО, КАК ИГРАЕТ ЭТОТ ЮНОША -- ЕГО ИСПОЛНЕНИЕ ЗАВОРАЖИВАЕТ , ЕГО МОЖНО СЛУШАТЬ БЕСКОНЕЧНО , НАСЛАЖДАЯСЬ ТАКОЙ СОВЕРШЕННОЙ И ОДУХОТВОРЕННОЙ ИГРОЙ !!! НАМ ПРОСТО ПОСЧАСТЛИВИЛОСЬ СЛУШАТЬ ЭТОГО ГЕНИЯ, НАШЕГО СОВРЕМЕННИКА--- АЛЕКСАНДРА МАЛОФЕЕВА !!!
Bravo to a wonderfull piano interpreter, buy more them with soul and magical connection with the music. Besides, with the support of the unforgettable Mikhail Pletnov, and the unique power connection to jazz and blues from the amazing G. Gershwin
Чудо- пианист.Игает,как дышит.Доставляет своим творчеством огромную радость.
The best symphonic tribute to NYC, superbly realized by Malofeev and the Russian National Orchestra.
Можно бесконечно смотреть и слушать.. это просто счастье какое-то... Низкий поклон за Ваше восхитительное искусство! Оно такое настоящее... за ним такой блестящий талант и величайший труд!...🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 Самого яркого и счастливого творческого пути Вам, здоровья, всех благ! Храни Вас Бог!
Я на курсах повышения квалификации впервые тавоочию, Саш еньке было десять лет и его исполнение Ли ста повергло всех в шок, вопреки правила м после наших оваций и просьб сыграть, повторил,,компанеллу!!!!
Именно Счастье ❤ и отдохновение измученной души.. не могу оторваться от этого младого Таланта- хочу и хочу его слышать, благодарю Вас за ваш комент🎉
Yes I agree, endlessly ❤
Бог! И музыка вся божественная.
For me, the best Gershwin classical work. It is a really complete piano concerto with its wonderful melodies. Congrats to young pianist and to magnificent orchestra. It is neccesary to mention to Mr Pletnev. He is a great director.
George Gershwin would most certainly have been very proud of you, as the entire musical world is today. Джордж Гершвин, безусловно, был бы очень горд вами, как и весь музыкальный мир сегодня. Happy Birthday, Alexander ! С Днем Рождения, Александр !
❤❤❤
It’s 1 am and I can’t stop watching. Love this!
I understand!
I know!
It makes me cry with joy. Great performance thank you.
Alexander Malofeev is such a brilliant, gifted pianist! The orchestra and Pletnev were wonderful...a fantastic performance by all! A joy to watch!
To hear this 18 year old lad play his masterpiece so gloriously, must have made all the trials of Maestro Pletnev's life seem as nothing and crowned his great achievements with a joy that no one can take from him.
I'm curious what you refer to as "Pletnev's life trials." He is such a good conductor, a great pianist himself, and seems to adore Alexander. They recently performed in Italy as well. Pictures of it are on Instagram, Alexander's page. If you don't have an account with Insta, it's worth setting one up (it's easy). A.M. has so many pictures and short clips of performances on his page.
@Marcy Rodriguez Hi Mercy. There's not one of us who does not have 'life trials' and I'm sure that Maestro Pletnev is no exception. I simply felt that, for a man of his creative genius, to hear this lad perform his work in the way that he did, must put all those 'life trials' into perspective and give him deep joy.
Как слажено и волшебно льётся музыка! Спасибо исполнителям! Спасибо Александру! Спасибо Михаилу Плетнёву! Это, верх совершенства, браво!
Vemos que la perfección e impecabilidad fluyen en manos de este genio y premio divino ...un placer escucharlo gracias mil gracias....
Потрясающе! Содружпство Малофеева и Плетнева родило музыкальное чудо.😅Беру свои слова обратно-- Плетнев, как пианист не производил на меня никакого впечатления.И я был удивлен-- почему его держат на посту дерижора в Карнеги.Но этот концерт все поставил на место-- два великих музыканта сошлись и подарили нам праздник. Но это моя личная, история и она меня обогатила.
@@ERIK-xh3ej
Ах, как прекрасно, Александр, Вы передаете смятенное состояние души Gershwin! Пленительно прекрасно, изящно вливаясь в восхитительный музыкальный ансамбль чудесных исполнителей под руководством трепетно - талантливого М. Плетнева! Благодарю Вас! Дерзновенного Вам Искусства и успехов в нем!
I just never get tîred of this young pianist !!!
Greetings from Phoenix, Arizona, USA! Our American treasure of composition, George Gershwin, is smiling from above. God smiled upon you, and the world, with the incredible gift you now humbly share! Thank you Alex💞
Agree.....not far from Phoenix.
Ну что же это такое! Не могу оторваться! Непревзойдённое мастерство!
14:42 that smile by Pletnev toward Alexander, just precious and says it all..."doing fine young man, doing fine!"
Fantastico meraviglioso pianista
@@annamancuso4259 Concordo: bello pure trovare una frase in italiano...😉
Brilliantly virtuosic and idiomatic performance of the Gershwin - and then there's that amazing encore from Tchaikovsky's "Nutcracker", played with formidable technique and sensitivity. Bravissimo!
Ювелирная работа! Звуки Сашиного фортепиано - чистейший бриллиант в изящной оправе оркестра :))) Невозможно наслушаться и насмотреться! Все участники этого исполнения прекрасны, Михаил Плетнев - ну просто ангел этого волшебства!
Захватывающе, мурашки по телу
Es un PRODIGIO !!!
Toca como los Angeles
Why is Alexander called “Sasha”?
@@sissi7746 Sasha is an endearing Russian nickname for boys named Alexander and girls, Alexandra. It means defender of mankind and is Greek in origin. I googled it, = )
@@sissi7746Почему фигуристку Трусову тоже зовут Саша, вот по этому.
Malofeev has a great feeling for Gershwin!
Но больше всего любит музыку Прокофьева, по его признанию.
@@КастусьСтолярчук And he loves Rachmaninoff.
Wonderful performance, you brought this piece alive 95 years after it was composed. I hope one day I will get to watch you in person. I am very thankful that you share your great gift with us.
BRAVO Alexander Malofeev!!! This entire performance is just incredible!! BRAVOOOOOOO!
And bravo to this amazing orchestra and conductor/maestro Pletnev also!!
And Pletnev is one of my favorite pianists as well. Wonderful conducting here.
..un lujo de conductor y pianista el maestro Pletnev
I get such wonderful images of big city Life whenever I hear Gershwin’s Concerto In F. The romance was perfectly executed here!! This orchestra had a commitment to the tone of the piece. I’ve heard Leonard Bernstein play this. Interpretation and conduction is everything! You did it! Alexander, you make it look so easy! I know how complicated Gershwin can be! But there is a hypnotic romance pulling you in that is inescapable with Gershwin. You did it! You ALL did it!
Reminds me of New York at the turn of the last century when Gershwin was a child. This is absolutely beautiful. Gershwin's parents were Russian. Russia is so proud. I'm sorry that Alexander's concert was cancelled in the U.S because he spoke out against Russia's invasion of Ukraine. So tragic that Russian artists and a prodigy like Alexander have to suffer because of Russia's monster president putin. So very tragic. Russian ballet dancers also suffered during the cold war before the fall of the Soviet Union. I remember reading about it in magazines when I lived overseas. Very very tragic.
@@bibigems Alexander's performance in the USA was Not cancelled. It was his performance in Canada that got cancelled, though the conductor was not thrilled about it either.
What is the piece at 38:56?
@@basedthoven pas de deux from the nutcracker by Tchaikovsky
@@bibigemsВ ваших журналах ещё не то прочитаете.
Влюблена в творчество Саши,выискиваю новые записи с его концертов,но их,у сожалению,не так много,особенно последнего периода.Поражает,что его репертуар включает сложнейшие произведения как для исполнения,так и для слушателей. Это говорит о глубине его музыкального мышления и о том,что он идет своим собственным путем.Исключительный,потрясающий музыкант! Спасибо за концерт!)
Мышлением руководит интеллект,глубокое,проникновенное,
Душевное восприятие сути исполняемого.....
Фантастика ! ! ! ! ! ! !
БРАВИССИМО О О О О О ОООООООООО!!!!!!!!!!
Bravo, široký repertoár, kdy přijedete do Prahy? S orchestrem nebo recitál, nebo obojí. Doufám, že Covid nebude moc dlouhý. Děkuji za zprostředkování na internetu.❤🌹❤🌹❤🌹❤🌹👍🏾
Восхитительный, изумительно без слов... 😂👍❤️
Великолепный ансамбль!потрясающее сочетание 2х Личностей,объединенных единым замыслом и чувством !браво!Александр вновь продемон стрировал зрелость и свободу выбора программы☝️☝️🎹🎹🎹🎹
@@janamarcolova2387Ed Ed CD
БРАВИССИМО ВСЕМ!!!
АЛЕКСАНДРУ,
ПЛЕТНЁВУ,
ОРКЕСТРУ,
ГЕРШВИНУ!!!!!
Gershwin was great 👍🏻. But when Tchaikovsky sounded so not sentimental, I understood how intelligent and outsourcing talent is this beautiful boy!
Г Е Р Ш В И Н - СЛОЖНЕЙШАЯ МУЗЫКА, СКОЛЬКО РАЗНЫХ ВАРИАЦИЙ🗼🗼🗼🗼👍👍👍👍😇Б Р А В О ОРКЕСТРАНТАМ, МАЛАФЕЕВУ АЛЕКСАНДРУ 🎆
У Саши фамилия МалОфеев! АЛЕКСАНДР МАЛОФЕЕВ!!!
Magnificent performance on everyone's part. Malofeev is a great treasure. And as mentioned below, Malofeev smiled. Beautiful smile.
As usual, the young maestro Alexander plays with phenomenal skill, emotional intelligence, soul, and joy. It was also great to see his wonderful smile for the encore and final bows. He is a radiant soul and an outstanding musician, and the world needs him.
I love the way the conductor moves. I wished he was shown more often here...bravo to the entire orchestra esp. Alexander!
Gershwin and Malofeev... gorgeous
man I just love it
it's just all good throughout
Felicitaciones!!! Al notable joven pianista Alexander Malofeev por su excelente ejecución de este bello concierto. Sí tiene en sus venas la sangre a "A la blue" con su brillante interpretación del compositor norteamericano George Gershwin que lo resucitó desde el más allá. Gershwin y su gran amigo M. Ravel disfrutaron enormemente en el otro sutil plano ASTRAL esta hermosa y titánica interpretación. Que el Divino Arcano colme de bendiciones y le dé larga vida a este excepcional pianista de Alexander!!! Saludos desde MÉXICO.
Pos inviiitenlo manitoooo🤗😁
I finally figured what is so fascinating about this young pianist besides his technical brilliance....he seems to be having such a good time!
Yes, that shows very clearly.
This is absolutely wonderful!! Alexander played brilliantly!!
Folks, this is the Russian National Orchestra and they were coming to America to perform on a nationwide tour!!! Sadly, I guess some of the performances have been cancelled but I'm not real sure why. It would be such a wonderful goodwill gesture between the two countries!!! WE NEED THAT AT SUCH A TIME AS THIS!! All nations should be sharing music with one another!! It is my belief that music can help bring peace among ALL nations!! Enough said.
Can't agree more 👍
Александр,Ты Талантлив в Космической степени!!!
Хворостовский однажды получил
Негативные отзывы о своём
Выступлении ,но это его заставило
ещё больше узнавать о вокале,
И все выше и выше поднимать
Планку своего МАСТЕРСТВА!
ТЫ УЖЕ МУЗЫКАНТ ВОЛЕЙ
БОЖЬЕЙ!!!
Береги СЕБЯ,и ради себя ,
и для всего
БЕСКОНЕЧНОГО МИРА!!!
einfach unglaublich, diese Musikalität, Fingerfertigkeit ...und dazu alles auswendig, bzw. ohne auf die Tasten zu gucken!!!
Mit der Musik und Technik geboren...Gottes Geschenk...uns allen zum Zeichen in diesen Zeiten!
ich wünsche ihm, dass er nicht für Ruhm und Ehr seine Seele verkauft!
Александр, спасибо Вам огромное за доставленное эстетическое удовольствие в эти непростые времена.
Улыбаюсь, глядя и слушая Вас.
Опять весна... Жизнь продолжается... и в Нью-Йорке, и в Париже, и в .... Завтра тоже будет весна! 🙂🌹♥️
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Счастливое воспоминание 😍🔥
Оператор даже офигел и камеру на меня направил после Щелкунчика- восторг видать не незаметен был 😎
Умнички все, спасибо за удовольствие 🤩😋😋😋😋
In all the works I've seen Malofeev perform, here he seems far mre animated, emotional, and pleased with himself. He seems thoroughly to be enjoying himself and his vibe with the coductor, the floutist, and the entire orchestra.... Bravo indeed! A brilliant performance!
Gershwin + Malofeev... Couldn't get any better ❤️ thank you!
That first movement is absolutely spectacular!!
You've forgotten Pletnev!
Martha Martha what about the Russian National Orchestra?
Слушаю по 5раз подряд..хочу насладиться..не успеваю..благодарю
Great performance! Also really cool touch to play one of Pletnev’s transcriptions as an encore. So much class and such a respectable and cool thing to do being that Pletnev was conducting.
Amazing grasp of all the nuances in performing Gershwin. Outstanding, but then again, it is Alexander Malofeev making his adroit love to the keyboard, so the die is cast. It is wonderful to be a captive of his extraordinary art!
He's maki g love,allright......these days brilliant,genial pianists are just everywhere....Kissin,Wang,Zimermann et al.All brilliant,far above and beyond,but Alexander is in a class of his own,It's electrifying to watch and hear him play.I hope and pray that he will ons day visit South Africa.I'll be the first to purchase a ticket for a front row seat!!!
Richard Podnar yes me too he’s fascinating
@@riacalitz14 but thanks to Utube I almost have a front row.
Великолепно! Каждый раз , слушая игру Александра, получаю большое удовольствие. Благодарю за эту возможность и талант исполнителя.
Beauty personified, manifesting both visually and audibly! Mother Russia must be very proud of her children! ❤️🎹🎼🎵🎶👏☘️🇮🇪
It is! 🥰🥰🥰🥰 🇷🇺🇮🇹
Замечательная энергетика молодости ,любви,надежд! Спасибо всем.
Breathtaking start to finish. Somewhere in another dimension Gershwin & Tchaikovsky are sitting across from each other, smiling, smoking cigars or whatever it is they like to smoke, and clicking glasses. Bravo!
Alexander, - You are the most exciting and gifted pianist in the world today. And the most handsome! Love your blond hair! I am not a fan of Gershwin, but I had to see you play this concerto, and even got to like it. I am glad too that you got to record your first DVD here in Australia. I hope one day to see you and your younger compatriot Alisey Mysin play together. All of my best wishes to you!
What a wonderful performance! Love it. Have goose bumps all over me!
I used to only know Rhapsody in Blue and absolutely love it.I only now discover what else he gas in his arsenal,and I am highly surprised and impressed.And my absolute favourite pianist performing it with his usual eloquence ,brilliance and technical perfection!I now love Alexander as well as Gershwin!I recognise elements of Rhapsody in Blue in this piece!Awesome!
Ты только близко к нему не подходи. Он не такой!
I knew Pletnev as a pianist ...what a wonderful conductor he is. No show-off, his direction is meaningful for the players,
YES . VERY DESCREET . I LOVE HIS WAY CONDUCTING . SO MINIMALIST and PRECISE .
DIRECT MESSAGES . SO CLEAN .
Всё у него начинает звучать так свежó и так гениально. Чудо, чудо!
Words add nothing, to listen and watch is to enjoy.
Вот именно - свежо! И все для меня звучит по новому- словно росой утренней умытое. ❤
Bravo Alexander Malofeev...And the RNO !! Russians seem to have a good deal of jazz flowin' in their veins. =)
Beautifully recorded. My hats off to the recording engineer for a splendid recording. Remarkable warmth and detail. Video direction is also outstanding.
In regards to the video direction..... i noticed this. In fact, i do see the Russians are very good with the camera to high light performance. I often see russian ballet groups. It is difficult to film ballet to bring out key individual performance as well as keep the lines of the ballet.
Как изящно вписывается фортепьяно в оркестр! Сашенька, гениально! Взялся за такое сложнейшее произведение! Сил и успехов, дорогой!
только пусть с меня сил и успехов не берут, а то у меня на вас всех сил и успехов не хватит)). У Б-га тоже, между прочим
Великолепие в чистом виде, спасибо Вам из Беларуси.
И ещё один горячий привет из Беларуси от меня!!! Невыразимая радость и теплота, погруженность и восхищение, и открытость души для этой бесконечной гармонии!!! Браво, Александр!!!
When G-d made you Alexander, he was just showing off! You are a pure pleasure to behold. Bravisimmo. More please.
Agree. I was an agnostic until I witnessed the 2018 total solar eclipse and saw Alexander's Rachmaninoff's 3d piano concerto. Now I'm a believer.
And Alexander!
Sweet, Harold, and I agree utterly.
Гениально …. Михаил Плетнев с оркестром и МАЛОФЕЕВ Александр - высоко профессиональны .❤
Прекрасный тандем! Великолепное исполнение изысканной музыки. Спасибо за наслаждение, Александр, успехов Вам.
Все молодцы ! Я прямо заслушалась. В восторге! Браво
Браво!Браво всем исполнителям!
Браво Михаилу Плетнёву Музыканту
Дирижёру!!!
О да! А какие роскошные духовые в начале 2й части! Трубач поймал свинг саунд, гобой - роскошен, ансамбль их... Непередаваемые ощущения восторга! НАШИ!!!!! 🥰🥰🥰🥰 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
Вы выворачиваете мою душу... счастье слушать вас, вас Боженька поцеловал!!! Успехов вам!!! Спасибо за ваше волшебное исполнение))
Сложнейший концерт. Александр, восхищена Вашим талантом, талантом от Бога !
С большим удовольствием смотрю и слушаю Сашу,всегда очень интересно!
Brilliant, astonishing.
Fabuloso, exelente, magnifico.
A brilliant performance of this masterpiece.
It’s obvious the orchestra didn’t have much time to relax the work into their systems... but... Malofeev is talented enough to bring it home. Can’t wait to see this giant at 40 years old. He’s brilliant now, but can you imagine what musicians of his quality will be able to do in the future? With more control over their prowess. A pianist is more than a woman or man who plays the piano. There is much more to a mind which entertains the black and white keys of our mistress. Klavier. He’s beautiful and he has the sensitivity the pioneers of the instrument imagined would emerge. Hope he knows that we know the cost of what he transmits for us. Fantastic. #TitanusFarsee
Alex: Yess !. You did it. And it was sublime. Bravo. (Orchestra Conductor, Budapest).
Bellissimo il bonus da "The nutcracker"!
Dolcissimo ed etereo!!!
Aquest noi és un pianista espectacular!!
Alexander, this concert was really beautiful. You are so young and really talented. You definitely feel this concert. And the orchestra was great too.
Pure magic. Exquisite. I am pierced to the soul.