Great Pianists: Alexander Malofeev

Alexander Malofeev

The press speaks of 'absolute mastery of the piano' and refers to Alexander Malofeev as a 'phenomenon'. This young Russian, born in 2001, has already enchanted many a listener at the grand piano, including at the Concertgebouw. His program includes Rachmaninoff, among others. None other than conductor Riccardo Chailly called Malofeev an excellent interpreter of Rachmaninoff's music.

Grieg and Rachmaninoff

The incredible diversity of the music from shortly before the First World War can be seen in countless works, including the Second Piano Sonata, which Rachmaninoff composed in Rome in 1913. Rachmaninoff's Opus 36 is one of the masterpieces that only pianists with titanic technique may attempt. Grieg's Holberg Suite, thirty years his senior, requires a different approach: the Baroque movements of this 'wig music'—as Grieg himself put it—benefit from a subtly humorous tone.

An unforgettable musical experience

The Concertgebouw’s famous Main Hall is one of the best concert halls in the world, well-known for its exceptional acoustics and special atmosphere. In the Main Hall, you will feel history. Here, Gustav Mahler conducted his own compositions, as did Richard Strauss and Igor Stravinsky. Sergei Rachmaninoff played his own piano concertos in the Main Hall. This is also where musicians such as Leonard Bernstein, Vladimir Horowitz and Yehudi Menuhin gave legendary performances. Right up to now, the Main Hall offers a stage to the world’s best orchestras and musicians. Buy your tickets now and experience the magic of the Main Hall for yourself!