Sony Classical is thrilled to announce the exclusive signing of world-renowned pianist Alexander Malofeev. His debut album for Sony Classical is expected in the fall.

The twenty-three-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. The Guardian noted of him: “Malofeev doesn’t just play the notes; he brings every phrase to life as if it tells something entirely new...” Der Standard in Austria described his 2022 debut at the world-famous Musikverein as a: “world piano revolution”.

 On the signing of this exclusive agreement with Alexander Malofeev, Per Hauber, President, Sony Classical noted: “Alexander Malofeev is undoubtedly one of the most exciting pianists of his generation. Despite his young age, he can already look back on an impressive career on stage. We believe the time has now come for him to embark on his career in the recording studio. With his unique debut album and many more ideas for the future, we can look forward to a brilliant recording career for Alexander Malofeev.  Sony Classical is very proud to be his exclusive partner for this.”

 Alexander Malofeev added: “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."

 Malofeev gained international attention when in 2014, he won the International Tchaikovsky Competition for Young Musicians aged just thirteen with high praise including: “…an incredible maturity. Crystal clear sounds and perfect balance revealed his exceptional ability” (Amadeus).  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 Verbier Festival, Tanglewood Music Festival and Aspen Music Festival (USA), among others.

 Renowned for his virtuosic technique and profound musical expressiveness, Malofeev's exceptional talent has also been recognized with numerous awards and prizes. In addition to his first prize at the International Tchaikovsky Competition for Young Musicians, he won the Grand Prix at the 1st International Competition for Young Pianists Grand Piano. In 2017, he became the first Yamaha Young Artist.

 Gramophone’s Mark Pullinger reviewing a 2022 Frankfurt Radio Symphony Orchestra concert from the city’s Alte Oper – where Malofeev stepped in for the indisposed original soloist - wrote that: “Alexander Malofeev…played a truly exciting rendition of Rachmaninov’s Third Piano Concerto, displaying glittering dexterity, expansive rubatos and a demonic first-movement cadenza”.