Alexander Malofeev, International Tchaikovsky Competition Winner, to Perform in Orange County Recital Debut

The Philharmonic Society of Orange County presents International Tchaikovsky Competition winner pianist Alexander Malofeev in his Orange County recital debut on Friday, October 27, 2023, 8pm, at Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall, Segerstrom Center for the Arts. In addition to popular works by Bach, Handel, and Purcell, Malofeev will also perform Wagner-Liszt's rousing Tannhauser Overture. A pre-concert lecture by Brian Lauritzen will take place at 7pm. This performance is part of the Henry T. and Elizabeth Segerstrom Foundation Select Series with additional support from The Segerstrom Foundation.

Alexander Malofeev came to international prominence when, in 2014, he won the International Tchaikovsky Competition for Young Musicians at age thirteen. Reviewing the performance, Amadeus noted, "Contrary to what could be expected of a youngster...he demonstrated not only high technical accuracy but also an incredible maturity. Crystal clear sounds and perfect balance revealed his exceptional ability." Since this triumph, Malofeev has quickly established himself as one of the most prominent pianists of his generation.

He regularly appears with the most distinguished conductors on stage today, including Mikhail Pletnev, Myung-Whun Chung, Charles Dutoit, Michael Tilson Thomas, Alain Altinoglu, Yannick Nézet-Séguin, JoAnn Falletta, Susanna Mälkki, Lionel Bringuier, Alondra de la Parra, Marcelo Lehninger, Kazuki Yamada, Juraj Valcuha, Kazuki Yamada, Gábor Takács-Nagy, Kristjan Jarvi, Kirill Karabits, Vladimir Spivakov, Vladimir Fedoseyev, Vasily Petrenko, Andris Poga, and Fabio Luisi, among others.

Highlights of his 2023-24 season include a return to the Bournemouth Symphony for a multi-concert residency, a solo tour in China, and a European tour with Filarmonica della Scala and Riccardo Chailly, as well as performances at the Munich Isarphilharmonie, Elbphilharmonie in Hamburg, and Carnegie Hall. He will perform with the National Symphony Orchestra, Lucerne Festival Orchestra, Frankfurt Radio Orchestra, Netherlands Radio Philharmonic Orchestra under Kent Nagano, Orchestre de la Suisse Romande under Marin Alsop, and many others. Malofeev will also perform with some of the most well-known orchestras around the world including the Philadelphia Orchestra, Boston Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra of the National Academy of Santa Cecilia, RAI National Symphony Orchestra, Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, Korean Symphony Orchestra, Mariinsky Theatre Orchestra, Russian National Orchestra, State Chamber Orchestra "Moscow Virtuosi," Baltic Sea Philharmonic Orchestra, National Philharmonic Orchestra of Russia, Orchestre National de Lille, and the Verbier Festival Chamber Orchestra.

In addition to his First Prize at the Tchaikovsky Competition for Young Musicians, he has won numerous awards and prizes at international competitions and festivals, including the Grand Prix of the first International Competition for Young Pianists Grand Piano Competition, the Premio Giovane Talento Musicale dell'anno and Best Young Musician of 2017. Also in 2017, Alexander Malofeev became the first Young Yamaha Artist.

Segerstrom Center for the Arts, Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall, is located at 615 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626. Ticket prices are $23-$98 and are available at the Philharmonic Society box office at (949) 553-2422, online at www.PhilharmonicSociety.org, and at the Center box office at (714) 556-2787.

ABOUT THE PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY:

Founded in 1954 as Orange County's first music organization, the Philharmonic Society of Orange County presents national and international performances of the highest quality and provides dynamic and innovative music education programs for individuals of all ages to enhance the lives of Orange County audiences through music.

Since its inception, the Philharmonic Society has evolved and grown with the county's changing landscape, presenting artists and orchestras who set the standard for artistic achievement from Itzhak Perlman, Gustavo Dudamel, Yo-Yo Ma, and Renée Fleming to the Berlin Philharmonic, Vienna Philharmonic, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, and many others. In addition, the Philharmonic Society celebrates multi-disciplinary performances under its Eclectic Orange brand and embraces music from a wide range of countries with its World Music performances. Its celebrated family concerts introduce children to classical music with creative and inspiring performances, instilling music appreciation for future generations.

The Philharmonic Society's nationally recognized Youth Music Education Programs, offered free of charge, engage more than 100,000 students annually through curriculum-based music education programs that aim to inspire, expand imaginations, and encourage learning at all levels. These programs are made possible by the Committees of the Philharmonic Society comprised of 500 volunteer members who provide more than 90,000 hours of in-kind service each year. As a key youth program, the exceptional Orange County Youth Symphony and String Ensemble provide top-tier training to the area's most talented young musicians through multi-level ensemble instruction, leadership training, touring opportunities, challenging professional repertoire, and performances in world-class venues. The Philharmonic Society also promotes life-long learning by connecting with colleges and universities to conduct masterclasses and workshops and providing pre-concert lectures to introduce audiences to program selections.

PERFORMANCE DETAILS: 

WHAT: Alexander Malofeev, piano

WHEN: Friday, October 27, 2023, 8pm

PROGRAM: Pre-concert lecture with Brian Lauritzen, 7pm

HANDEL: Suite in B-flat major, HWV 434

PURCELL: Ground in C minor, ZD 221

MUFFAT: Passacaglia in G minor from "Apparatus musico-organisticus"

BACH-FEINBERG: Concerto No. 2 in A minor (after A. Vivaldi), BWV 593

M. WEINBERG: Piano Sonata No. 4, Op. 56

WAGNER-LISZT: Tannhäuser Overture, S. 442

WHERE:

Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall

Segerstrom Center for the Arts

615 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

TICKETS:

Ticket prices are $23-$98.

Limited number of box seats available for purchase. Call for pricing and availability.

Available at the Philharmonic Society box office (949) 553-2422, or online at www.philharmonicsociety.org.

Tickets are also available at the Center's box office at (714) 556-2787.

INFORMATION: Call (949) 553-2422 or visit www.PhilharmonicSociety.org

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