Rose McLachlan inspires and performs 22 Nocturnes for Chopin by women composers

Today at Kings Place Rose McLachlan played with such exquisite finesse and beauty that I am tempted to say that she turned ‘baubles’ into ‘gems.’

Only time will tell if they are indeed gems but these lucky 22 women composers have certainly found a superb artist to present their beautiful ‘nocturnes ‘.

I already know that the pianist and critic in New York Jed Distler after hearing the première last September is playing several of the nocturnes in his programmes including those by Nancy Litten’s Night Time Stroll and Alanna Crouch. But today listening again at the distance of a year I was mesmerised by the exquisite beauty of each and every nocturne. Could it be the influence of Katya Apekisheva on Rose that she has entered that magic world of ravishing sounds and whispered confessions. Like her brother ,a door has opened to a magic world of colour and fantasy, and whose performances in Leeds recently could only be described as sublime. As Elena Cobb wrote :

“ Enjoy the view of the full house at the London Piano Festival earlier today anticipating Rose McLachlan’s recital. A professional film, created by Katie Edwards will be available next week on YouTube.

Everyone who was there will agree that Rose’s playing was spell bounding. Her pianissimo was especially impressive as I agree with Herbert von Karajan who once said: “Everyone can play loud and fast. Try slow and quiet.”

Brava, Rose!

Loved every note!

I was so happy to be able to whisper in her father’s ear, as I did when I heard Callum play Schumann op 13 : ‘You must be so proud’.

And yet another of the McLachlan clan ,Matthew, with the Chappell Gold Medal already to his credit. I wonder is there no limit to the artistry and industry of this embarrassingly talented family?

Matthew McLachlan at St Mary’s with a clarity and lyricism of simplicity and beauty

Murray McLachlan The recital that never was at the Chopin Society UK