Viv McLean invites us to explore the complex and sometimes competing facets of Chopin's musical personality. If the nocturne signifies Chopin's love for the human voice and the polonaise represents his love for the national dance of his homeland, McLean's approach seeks to marry the two, finding songs in the dances and dances in the songs. As a result, the performances are richly textured. His playing is improvisatory yet logical, sensitive but confident. This is a worthy addition to any collection.
Jason Sifford, Piano Magazine / ClavierCompanion.com
Live Recordings: Piano music by Bach, Brahms, Liszt, Medtner & Schubert
STONE RECORDS / Catalogue No: 5060192781014
Brahms's Rhapsodies Op. 79 offer sweeping drama in robust, textually clear performances.
Medtner's Fairy Tale Op. 8 No. 2 is the star of the recital, beautifully shaped.
Liszt's Mazeppa from the Transcendental Etudes is characteristically exciting.
Colin Clarke, International Piano
A passionate and diverse survey, virtuoso style
Gary Lemco, Fanfare Magazine
Performance at St. Mary's Perivale, Febuary 2023
On 18th May 2021 LIVE STREAM RECITAL :
Royal Overseas League, London