Matthew McLachlan

Chetham’s School of Music alumnus Matthew McLachlan was awarded the C. Bechstein scholarship to continue his studies at the Royal College of Music with Professor Dina Parakhina. The recipient of numerous awards, Matthew has performed as a concerto soloist and recitalist in Poland, Serbia, Italy, Spain, Germany, France and throughout the UK. In July 2021, Matthew was awarded First Prize in the Royal College of Music Chappell Medal Piano Competition and the Esther Fisher Prize for best Undergraduate performance. In 2023, Matthew was a Finalist in the Isidor Bajic International Piano Competition and awarded First Prize in the Bromsgrove International Musicians’ Competition.