Alexander Malofeev captivates audiences worldwide with his exceptional piano playing, strong expression, and technical brilliance. His interpretations of the classical and romantic repertoire are internationally celebrated, as reflected in his numerous awards and guest appearances with renowned orchestras, as well as invitations to the world's most prestigious concert halls. Last year, he thrilled audiences in the Prince von Metternich Hall of Johannisberg Castle with an impressive piano recital full of sonic intensity, receiving a standing ovation. That's why we insisted on inviting the winner of the 2014 International Tchaikovsky Competition for Young Musicians to the Rheingau again this year, performing a virtuoso program with works by Schubert, Liszt, Scriabin, and others.

Alexander Malofeev, piano

Schloss Johannisberg

Don't be happy too late is the inversion of the well-known motto. Or as a classic: "Always look on the bright side of life". The motto comes from the comedy troupe Monty Python and is still apt. Children and fools are in a good mood and they tell the truth. They dare to do things that are not otherwise appropriate: to be blunt and direct, to hold up a mirror to others, to look at themselves in it, not to take themselves too seriously and to infect others with their anarchic cheerfulness. Sometimes fools also fib. Never mind. When you laugh, you recognize a truth that you would otherwise only suspect through deep thought. A New Year's concert about fools and comedians in music.

New Year's Concert

Staatstheater Darmstadt

Dmitri Kabalevsky’s quirky, lighthearted The Comedians was originally incidental music for a children’s play. It has become one of his best-loved works, and it is the springboard for the creativity of our puppeteering friends at Huntsville M.E.T. in this year’s FREE Family Concert, open to the entire community. Also on the program are two well-known short pieces by Edvard Grieg, and a reprise of Bizet’s Children’s Games from earlier in the concert season. It’s a fantastically fun way to introduce families and youngsters to the symphony orchestra! The performance is preceded by musical games and activities in the concert hall lobby. All ages are welcome.

Dmitri Kabalewski

Events

Upcoming events

Feb 21, 2026

The Comedians · Huntsville Symphony Orchestra

Past events

Sep 3, 2025

Alexander Malofeev, piano · Rheingau Musik Festival

Jan 11, 2025

New Year's Concert · Staatstheater Darmstadt

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