Alexander Malofeev Plays Prokofiev

Pre-Concert Chat at 5:45 PM
Lawn Paver Bar

Michael Tilson Thomas

Part II from Street Song for Symphonic Brass

This performance is dedicated to the memory of Michael Tilson Thomas, whose visionary force changed the lives of so many of the musicians assembled on stage this evening.

Sergei Prokofiev

Excerpts from Romeo and Juliet, Op. 64

Sergei Prokofiev

Piano Concerto No. 3 in C Major, Op. 26

Please enjoy the Summer Season listening list compiled by Peter Henderson, Festival Principal Keyboard. Read and Listen here

Prokofiev’s third piano concerto is the most performed of the five he wrote, and you’ll quickly understand why. He somehow manages to blend insanely quick and percussive piano-playing with lyrical melodies and exquisite harmonies. Pianist Alexander Malofeev, who won the International Tchaikovsky Piano Competition at age 12, is the perfect soloist to bring this sparkling piece to life. The program opens with selections from Prokofiev’s beloved Romeo and Juliet.

Alasdair’s take on the program:

Last year I heard the brilliant young Russian pianist Alexander Malofeev in Paris and I rushed to bring him to Sun Valley as soon as possible—you won’t be disappointed!