Piano world revolutionary comes to Ashland to perform on The Raven. The young “Russian genius” (Corriere della Sera) came to international prominence when, in 2014, he won the International Tchaikovsky Competition for Young Musicians at age thirteen.

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Alexander Malofeev

Oregon Center for the Arts

Anyone who wins the junior section of the legendary International Tchaikovsky Competition at the age of 13 is under special scrutiny. Even ten years later, Alexander Malofeev continues to fulfill the associated expectations with flying colors. Since then, the Russian, dubbed a "world revolution on the piano" by the Wiener Standard, has collected numerous other prizes and performed with the world's greatest orchestras. In 2022, he stood in for Yevgeny Kissin with the Frankfurt Radio Symphony Orchestra. "The audience went wild with enthusiasm," wrote the Frankfurter Rundschau. At the Elbphilharmonie, the still only 23-year-old now devotes himself to both the grand masters of Russian piano music and darkly shimmering works from Northern Europe.

Alexander Malofeev, Piano

Elbphilharmonie Hamburg

Returning to Spivey Hall by popular demand after his astounding debut in 2024, Alexander Malofeev has created a brilliant program of musical geography for us, opening with three Nordic composers and concluding with four Russians. At just 24 years old, Malofeev displays mature interpretations and emotive depth far beyond his years. Known for his precise yet lyrical playing, he effortlessly blends technical mastery with a deep understanding of the emotional essence of the music he performs. With a rapidly growing international career, Malofeev continues to rise as one of the most exciting young pianists of his generation.

Arthur Lourié

Events

Upcoming events

Jan 28, 2026

Alexander Malofeev, Piano · Elbphilharmonie

Mar 15, 2026

Alexander Malofeev · Spivey Hall

Past events

Sep 9, 2025

Alexander Malofeev · Rogue Valley Symphony

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