Internationally acclaimed pianist Viv McLean performs Chopin and Beethoven at St John's.

The brilliant pianist Viv McLean – winner of the Maria Canals International Piano Competition, Barcelona – performs a free one-hour concert to introduce the International Piano Series' 2026-27 season and celebrate Oxford Open Doors at St John's College.

FRYDERYK CHOPIN (1810–49)

Nocturne in F minor op.55 no.1

Polonaise in C minor op.40 no.2

Polonaise in A major op.40 no.1, ‘Military’

Waltz in A minor op.34 no.2

Waltz in A-flat major op.34 no.1

LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN (1770–1827)

Piano sonata in F minor, op.57, ‘Appassionata’

I Allegro assaiII Andante con motoIII Allegro, ma non troppo – Presto

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