The prodigious Alexander Malofeev has already racked up a host of prestigious awards, including the Gold Medal at the 8th International Tchaikovsky Competition for Young Musicians in 2014. The young virtuoso is unafraid to tackle the most notoriously difficult works in the piano repertoire, like Balakirev’s Islamey, piano sonatas by Rachmaninov and Prokofiev, and Pletnev’s devilish transcription of The Nutcracker. Marvel at Malofeev’s lighting-fast speed coupled with a mature musical sensibility.
Shostakovich Five
Bartók, Prokofiev, Shostakovich Wednesday 15 May, 7.30pmKirill Karabits conducts his final concert as Chief Conductor of the BSO in powerful style with Shostakovich's rousing Fifth Symphony.
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