Alexander Malofeev conjures sophistication at the Concertgebouw

By Clare Varney, 11 May 2026

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Reviewed at Concertgebouw: Main Hall, Amsterdam on 10 May 2026

Schubert, 3 Klavierstücke, D.946

Grieg, Holberg Suite, Op.40

Sibelius, Five pieces for piano "The Trees", Op.75

Scriabin, Valse, Op.1

Lourié, 5 Préludes fragiles, Op.1

Rachmaninov, Piano Sonata no. 2 in B flat minor, Op.36

Handel, Minuet in G major, HWV 531

Tchaikovsky, The Nutcracker, Op.71: Pas de deux (trans. Pletnev)

Griboyedov, Waltz no. 2 in E minor

Alexander Malofeev, Piano

María Dueñas: outstanding talent and poise at Carnegie Hall

Edward Sava-Segal, 22nd October

A high-octane collaboration between María Dueñas and Alexander Malofeev at Carnegie Hall, featuring the US premiere of Gabriela Ortiz’ De Cuerda y Madera.

****1

Electrifying Prokofiev from Malofeev, Lintu and the BBCSO

Chris Garlick, 16th February

Malofeev combines a caressing lyricism, never exaggerated, with glittering percussive accuracy in Prokofiev's Third Piano Concerto.

****1

Alexander Malofeev dazzles in mixed OSM program

Ian Cochrane, 23rd September

The youthful phenomenon mesmerises his Montreal audience in Prokofiev's Third Piano Concerto.

***11

Alexander Malofeev impresses with Rachmaninov and more in Naples

Lorenzo Fiorito, 14th February

An all-Russian programme from Alexander Malofeev and Dan Ettinger, held at the Teatro Politeama in Naples as the San Carlo is temporarily closed for refurbishment.

****1

Fanfare for an Uncommon Conductor: MTT closes the Tanglewood season

Kevin Wells, 27th August

Aaron Copland was friend and mentor to the young Tilson Thomas and his Third Symphony receives an affectionate performance as the conductor returns to his roots.

****1

Malofeev's Prokofiev thrills with the Buffalo Philharmonic

Phillip Nones, 4th March

In a welcome reminder of what Russia can be at its best, Alexander Malofeev, JoAnn Falletta and the Buffalo Philharmonic present memorable scores by Prokofiev and Scriabin.

****1

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Clare Varney

Clare is a freelance writer and music critic from the UK, currently living in the Netherlands where she writes about Music, Food and Culture. Clare is a passionate musician, having learnt the violin and piano from an early age. When not at her laptop writing, she spends her time nurturing the next generation of brass players, all from her Dutch kitchen in the sky. Read more at The Spidy Editor.

Alexander Malofeev conjures sophistication and colourful nuance at the Concertgebouw