Murray McLachlan

Pianist

Birthday January 6, 1965

Birth Sign Capricorn

Birthplace Scotland

Age 59 years old

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About

Known for his masterful recordings of Russian musicians like Prokofiev, Kabalevsky, Vainberg, Shchedrin, and Tcherepnin.

Before Fame

He studied at Chetham's School of Music and Cambridge University, being instructed by such luminaries as Peter Katin, Ronald Stevenson, and Norma Fisher.

Trivia

He collaborated with jazz saxophonist Tommy Smith on a crossover album.

Family Life

His family was residing in Dundee, Scotland, when he was born.

Associated With

He performed George Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue as the last 20th-century concerto performance in the Royal Albert Hall. He played with the BBC Concert Orchestra under conductor Christopher Warren-Green.