06 May 2025
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Sony Classical is thrilled to announce the exclusive signing of world-renowned Russian pianist Alexander Malofeev. His debut album for Sony Classical is expected in the Autumn.
Says Alexander Malofeev: ‘In Sony Classical, I have found the right place to bring my personal recording vision to life – with genuine trust, openness and a shared sense of artistic curiosity. Recording for me is about capturing a moment that feels magical and honest. It’s an exciting beginning.’
Renowned for his virtuosic technique and profound musical expressiveness, the 23-year-old Berlin-based musician has quickly emerged as one of the most prominent pianists of his generation, captivating audiences and garnering high praises from critics. He gained international attention when, in 2014, he won the International Tchaikovsky Competition for Young Musicians aged just 13.
In 2019 he won second prize and silver medal at the 1st China International Music Competition. He is also the recipient of numerous other international prizes. At the opening of the International Piano Festival of Brescia and Bergamo in April 2017 in Italy, he was awarded the ‘Premio Giovane Talento Musicale dell’anno 2017’ (Best Young Musician of 2017). Also in 2017, he became the first Yamaha Young Artist.
The young Alexander Malofeev, age 17
Since then, he has performed with many leading orchestras around the world, including the Philadelphia Orchestra, the Boston Symphony Orchestra, the Orchestra of the National Academy of Santa Cecilia, the Lucerne Festival Orchestra, Orchestra Filarmonica della Scala and many more.
Alexander Malofeev regularly works with some of the most distinguished conductors of the day, including Charles Dutoit, Michael Tilson Thomas, Yannick Nézet-Séguin, JoAnn Falletta and Riccardo Chailly, who has said of him: ‘he is very young but already possesses depth and technical abilities…’
As well as performing on leading stages internationally, Malofeev has been a guest at world-famous music festivals such as the Verbier Festival, the Tanglewood Music Festival and the Aspen Music Festival, among others.
Watch Alexander Malofeev's Semi-final round at the 2019 China International Music Competition:
Main image (top) © Dovile Sermokas