Scottish cellist Hugh Mackay is carving out a distinctive path as a solo artist, combining an adventurous repertoire with a deep exploration of the cello’s rich history. A winner of the Suggia Gift and Dewar Arts Award, and a former Mozart Gesellschaft Dortmund Scholarship holder, Hugh’s artistry has resonated with audiences at leading venues, including Wigmore Hall, the Dortmund Konzerthaus, and the Palace of Versailles.
He is currently a chamber music scholar at the Landesstiftung Villa Musica in Neuwied-Engers, Germany, where he performs with world-leading musicians and fellow young artists. Hugh was a semi-finalist at the 2024 International Bach Competition in Leipzig, highlighting his passion for historical performance. He won the Audience Prize at the 2023 Schiermonnikoog Festival and the 2022 Suggia Gift, and performed as Cross Trust Artist of the Year at the Perth Festival of the Arts, and at the West Wycombe Chamber Music Festival under the direction of Lawrence Power. In 2023, he made his recital debut at the Bridgewater Hall with pianist Junyan Chen. He is based in London, UK.
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Hugh wins the Len Lickorish Memorial Prize for his performance in the finals of the Royal Overseas League International Strings Competition.
