Pianist Alexander Malofeev Signs with Sony Classical

The 23-year-old Russian pianist will release his debut album in the fall of 2025

The Berlin-based Russian pianist Alexander Malofeev has signed an exclusive agreement with the Sony Classical label.

At just 23 years old, Malofeev has performed with orchestras 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.

In 2014, he won the International Tchaikovsky Competition for Young Musicians at age thirteen.In addition, he garnered the Grand Prix at the 1st International Competition for Young Pianists Grand Piano in Moscow, and in 2017, he was announced as the first Yamaha Young Artist.

He has also been a guest at festivals such as the Verbier Festival, Tanglewood Music Festival, and Aspen Music Festival.

His debut album with Sony Classical will be released in the fall of 2025.

"Alexander Malofeev is undoubtedly one of the most exciting pianists of his generation," said Per Hauber, President of Sony Classical. "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."

"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," Malofeev said. "Recording for me is about capturing a moment that feels magical and honest. It’s an exciting beginning."