McLachlan’s repertoire includes over 40 concertos and 25 recital programmes. He has performed the complete Beethoven piano sonata cycle seven times, as well as the complete piano music of Brahms. He has given first performances of works by many composers, including Martin Butler, Ronald Stevenson, Charles Camilleri, Michael Parkin and even Beethoven! He has appeared as soloist with most of the leading UK orchestras. His recognition has been far-reaching, bringing invitations to perform on all five continents. At the same time, he continues to give numerous concerts and master classes in the UK.

2025 is a special year for Maurice Ravel (150th birthday), Erik Satie (centenary of his death) Edward Gregson (80th birthday) Dmitri Shostakovich (50 years since his passing) and Johann Strauss 2nd (bicentenary of his birth). This programme celebrates their wonderful music.

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