Name: ALEXANDER MALOFEEV
Start: 2025-03-14T19:00:00+02:00
Location: Latvijas Nacionālais teātris

Alexander Malofeev - The Golden Child of the Musical Olympus with His First Solo Concert in Latvia

Alexander Malofeev is one of the most brilliant young pianists, renowned for his virtuosic technique and profound musical expressiveness. Born in 2001, he began studying music at an early age, quickly demonstrating extraordinary abilities that earned him admiration from educators and music critics alike.
His first major success came in 2014, when he won first place at the International Tchaikovsky Competition for Young Musicians. This triumph marked the beginning of his international career. Since then, Alexander has performed at some of the world’s leading concert venues, including the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam, Théâtre des Champs-Élysées in Paris, Konzerthaus Berlin, and Carnegie Hall in New York.
Malofeev has collaborated with distinguished conductors such as Yuri Temirkanov, Riccardo Muti, Michael Tilson Thomas, Charles Dutoit, and Yannick Nézet-Séguin. Through these collaborations, he has performed with prominent orchestras, including the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, the Orchestra of the Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia, the Toronto Symphony Orchestra, and the Munich Philharmonic Orchestra.
His repertoire spans a wide range of musical styles, from classical to contemporary music. Among his most memorable interpretations, critics highlight his performances of Sergei Rachmaninoff’s concertos, as well as works by Prokofiev and Liszt.
“Malofeev doesn’t just play the notes; he brings every phrase to life as if it tells something entirely new,” - The Guardian.
Critics frequently praise his unique approach to interpretation, combining technical virtuosity with emotional depth. In Alexander's own words, “Music is a language capable of telling stories without words, and I strive to speak this language as honestly and expressively as possible.” His performances consistently receive enthusiastic reviews from audiences and experts alike.
Alexander is a regular participant in prestigious festivals such as the Verbier Festival, Ravinia Festival, the Lucerne Festival, and the Chopin Festival in Warsaw. He has also toured extensively with international orchestras, performing across Europe, North America, and Asia.
Malofeev is an artist whose performances inspire and captivate audiences worldwide. Thanks to his talent, dedication, and passion for the art, he has become not only one of the most sought-after pianists of his generation but also a role model for young musicians. “Music is my life, and I am happy to share it with the world,” says Alexander, as he continues to win the hearts of listeners around the globe.