In May 2025, Singapore will witness the return of a pianist who has captivated audiences worldwide with his electrifying virtuosity and poetic depth—Alexander Malofeev. At just 23, he has already established himself as one of the most compelling voices of his generation, praised for performances that balance breathtaking technical command with a profound emotional sensitivity. Yet Malofeev’s artistic journey encompasses more than just his prodigious talent; it reflects his resilience and ability to navigate the complexities of being a Russian artist in today’s world. Born in Moscow in 2001, he first caught the world’s attention when he won the International Tchaikovsky Competition for Young Musicians in 2014 at the age of 13. Since then, he has collaborated with leading orchestras, from the Mariinsky Theatre Orchestra to the Philharmonia Orchestra, performing under the batons of luminaries like Riccardo Chailly, Mikhail Pletnev, and Myung-Whun Chung. He has graced the world’s most prestigious stages, including Carnegie Hall, Berlin Philharmonie, and the Royal Albert Hall where his interpretations of Rachmaninoff, Prokofiev, and Tchaikovsky have left an indelible mark.
Beyond the accolades, Malofeev’s journey as a Russian artist in today’s world has been marked by his commitment to artistic integrity, even as he faces the challenges of political tensions. In the face of these challenges, he has continued to perform with quiet dignity, letting his music speak where words cannot. His playing carries the weight of history and the struggles of his homeland, while reflecting a universal search for meaning—a testament to the resilience of artistry in uncertain times.
His 2025 recital in Singapore, titled Passion Through the Mist, is a curated exploration of music that grapples with struggle, transformation, and transcendence, as reflected in the works of Schubert, Kabalevsky, Janáček, and Scriabin. The emotional depth of Schubert, the optimism of Kabalevsky, and the mystical qualities of Scriabin. Schubert’s Drei Klavierstücke, D. 946, written in the composer’s final year, offers a deeply personal meditation on life’s fleeting nature. By contrast, Kabalevsky’s Sonata No.3 bursts with post-war optimism, infused with the rhythmic vitality of Russian folk music.
In Janáček’s In the Mists, we are drawn into a world of unresolved emotions—its shifting tonalities and haunting lyricism reflecting the composer’s inner turmoil. The recital culminates in the mystical landscapes of Scriabin’s Préludes, Op. 22, and Fantaisie, Op. 28.; works that push beyond Romanticism into spiritual ecstasy. Through this program, Malofeev channels both fire and fragility, illuminating the endurance of the human spirit through music.
Programme
Franz Schubert – Drei Klavierstücke, D. 946
Dmitry Kabalevsky – Piano Sonata No. 3 in F Major
Leoš Janáček – In the Mists
Alexander Scriabin – 4 Préludes, Op. 22
Alexander Scriabin – Fantaisie, Op. 28
(Programme subject to change at the artist’s discretion.)
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Malofeev’s playing stands not only as an expression of technical brilliance, but also as a vessel for storytelling, a bridge between past and present, as he interprets classical compositions with a contemporary sensibility.
From Schubert’s fragile reveries to Scriabin’s mystical fervor, the evening promises to be an unforgettable encounter with a pianist embodying the soul of his generation. Join Alexander Malofeev on an odyssey through passion, poetry, and the power of music to transcend time and borders.
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