Selected Concerts
Stamford: SIMFestival 2024 Opening Concert
An evening of Telemann, Mozart, Smetana and more. Stamford International Music Festival returns to Stamford Arts Centre for the 5th edition of this annual chamber music festival. Violinist, Freya Goldmark, is joined by a select group of Europe’s finest musicians for three days of fantastic chamber music spread across seven concerts.
Stamford: SIMFestival 2024 Haydn
An evening of great chamber music including Janáček's "Pohádka for Cello and Piano," a musical fairy tale weaving poignant narratives through the enchanting interplay of cello and piano. Following this, Haydn's Opus 64, No.1. Concluding the performance is Dohnányi's Sextet for strings, winds and piano, offering a dynamic and virtuosic conclusion to the concert.
Stamford: SIMFestival 2024 Beethoven String Quintet
Join us for a delightful Saturday morning of classical music at 11am. Immerse yourself in the timeless beauty of Beethoven’s String Quintet as our musicians bring this masterpiece to life in SIMFestival 2024’s penultimate concert.
London: 12 Ensemble at Wigmore Hall
Hugh joins 12 Ensemble for this performance of John Luther Adams’ ‘Canticles of the Sky’.
Louth: Recital with Michael Pandya
Louth and District Concert Society presents Hugh Mackay and Michael Pandya in recital.
Debussy | Sonata for Cello and Piano in D minor
Beamish | Sonata for Cello and Piano
Beethoven | Sonata for Cello and Piano No. 4 in C Major, Op. 102 No. 1
Brahms | Sonata for Cello and Piano No. 2 in F Major
Leipzig: XXIV International Bach Competition
Hugh competes in the XXIV International Bach Competition.
London: Upon What Instrument Have We Been Strung?
Exploring the profound words of Rainer Maria Rilke’s ‘Liebeslied,’ Hugh curates an introspective concert that delves into works for cello, piano, and string trio. Inspired by themes of connection, overcoming adversity, memory, and mortality, this intimate performance invites audiences to reflect deeply on the music and its meaning.
Harrison Birtwistle | Lied ohne Worte from 'Bogenstrich' (Meditations On A Poem Of Rilke) (2006)
Thomas Demenga | EFEU (2010)
Henry Purcell | Fantasias à 3
Arnold Schoenberg | String Trio Op. 45
London: Dvorak String Quintet with Anthony Marwood
Hugh performs Dvorak’s String Quintet No. 3 Op. 97 with violinist Anthony Marwood.
London: Masterclass with Steven Isserlis
Hugh plays Beethoven’s 4th Sonata in C major to cellist Steven Isserlis in this public masterclass.
Biggar: Scotland Recital Tour
Biggar Music hosts Hugh and Junyan Chen for the final instalment of their Scotland Recital Tour.
Fazil Say | Cello Sonata “Four Cities”
Shostakovich | Cello Sonata in D minor, Op. 40
Debussy | Cello Sonata in D minor
Rachmaninov | Cello Sonata in G minor, Op. 10
Kelso: Scotland Recital Tour
Kelso Music Society presents the next part of Hugh and Junyan Chen’s Scotland Recital Tour.
Fazil Say | Cello Sonata “Four Cities”
Rachmaninov | Cello Sonata in G minor, Op. 19
Debussy | Cello Sonata in D minor
Shostakovich | Cello Sonata in D minor, Op. 40
Aberdeen: Scotland Recital Tour
Aberdeen Chamber Music Concerts presents Hugh Mackay and Junyan Chen as part of their Scotland Recital Tour.
Debussy | Cello Sonata in D minor
Shostakovich | Cello Sonata in D minor, Op. 40
Fazil Say | Cello Sonata “Four Cities”
Rachmaninov | Cello Sonata in G minor, Op. 19
Kirkcaldy: Scotland Recital Tour
Kirkcaldy Music Society presents Hugh and Junyan Chen as part of their Scotland Recital Tour.
Debussy | Cello Sonata in D minor
Rachmaninov | Cello Sonata in G minor, Op. 19
Sally Beamish | Cello Sonata
Shostakovich | Cello Sonata in D minor, Op. 40
Dundee: Scotland Recital Tour
Hugh and Junyan Chen make their debut at the Marryat Hall, Dundee as part of their Scotland Recital Tour.
Debussy | Cello Sonata in D minor
Rachmaninov | Cello Sonata in G minor, Op. 19
Fazil Say | Cello Sonata “Four Cities”
Shostakovich | Cello Sonata in D minor, Op. 40
Edinburgh: Scotland Recital Tour
Hugh and Junyan Chen continue their Scotland Recital Tour at the historical Edinburgh Society of Musicians.
Debussy | Sonata for Cello and Piano in D minor
Say | Sonata for Cello and Piano “Four Cities”
Rachmaninov | Sonata for Cello and Piano in G minor, Op. 19
Glasgow: Scotland Recital Tour
Hugh kicks off his recital tour of Scotland with Junyan Chen at Milngavie Music Club.
Sally Beamish | Cello Sonata
Mendelssohn | Cello Sonata No. 2 in D major, Op. 57
Debussy | Sonata for Cello and Piano in D minor
Shostakovich | Cello Sonata in D minor, Op. 40
London: Piano Quartets
Mozart | Piano Quartet No. 1 in G minor, K. 478
Fauré | Piano Quartet No. 2 in G minor, Op. 45
Monmouth: Wye Valley Chamber Music Festival #2
Hugh performs for the first time at the Wye Valley Chamber Music Festival.
Monmouth: Wye Valley Chamber Music Festival #1
Hugh performs for the first time at the Wye Valley Chamber Music Festival.
London: Recital at St John’s Smith Square
Say | Sonata for Cello & Piano “Four Cities”
Shostakovich | Sonata for Cello and Piano in D minor, Op. 40
London: Recital at South Hill Park Concerts
Debussy | Sonata for Cello and Piano in D minor
Say | Sonata for Cello and Piano “Four Cities”
Shostakovich | Sonata for Cello and Piano in D minor, Op. 40
Aylesbury: Rococo Variations
Hugh performs the original version of Tchaikovsky’s beloved Rococo Variations with the Aylesbury Symphony Orchestra under the direction of conductor Robert Hodge.
Manchester: Sinfonia of London - Hollywood’s Greatest Hits
Hugh joins Sinfonia of London on their tour, bringing the lush musical splendour of the silver screen to life.
Nottingham: Sinfonia of London - Hollywood’s Greatest Hits
Hugh joins Sinfonia of London on their tour, bringing the lush musical splendour of the silver screen to life.
Glasgow: Sinfonia of London - Hollywood’s Greatest Hits
Hugh joins Sinfonia of London on their tour, bringing the lush musical splendour of the silver screen to life.
Liverpool: Sinfonia of London - Hollywood’s Greatest Hits
Hugh joins Sinfonia of London on their tour, bringing the lush musical splendour of the silver screen to life.
Newcastle & Gateshead: Sinfonia of London - Hollywood’s Greatest Hits
Hugh joins Sinfonia of London on their tour, bringing the lush musical splendour of the silver screen to life.
Newcastle & Gateshead: Sinfonia of London - Hollywood’s Greatest Hits (Matinee)
Hugh joins Sinfonia of London on their tour, bringing the lush musical splendour of the silver screen to life.
Birmingham: Sinfonia of London - Hollywood’s Greatest Hits
Hugh joins Sinfonia of London on their tour, bringing the lush musical splendour of the silver screen to life.
Cardiff: Sinfonia of London - Hollywood’s Greatest Hits
Hugh joins Sinfonia of London on their tour, bringing the lush musical splendour of the silver screen to life.
Brighton: Sinfonia of London - Hollywood’s Greatest Hits
Hugh joins Sinfonia of London on their tour, bringing the lush musical splendour of the silver screen to life.
Basingstoke: Sinfonia of London - Hollywood’s Greatest Hits
Hugh joins Sinfonia of London on their tour, bringing the lush musical splendour of the silver screen to life.
London: Mozart's Divertimento on Historical Instruments
Hugh joins violinist Charlotte Spruit and violist Edgar Francis to explore Mozart’s Divertimento for String Trio on historical instruments, following their win at the Nancy Nuttall Early Music Competition.
Mozart | Divertimento in E flat for String Trio, K 563
Manchester: Recital at Bridgewater Hall
Hugh makes his debut at Bridgewater Hall alongside Junyan Chen.
Debussy | Sonata for Cello and Piano in D minor, L.135
Faure | Romance Op. 69, and ‘Papillon’ Op. 77
Bridge | Sonata for Cello and Piano in D minor
Surrey: Recital with Will Duerden & Svitlana Kosenko
Hugh joins double bassist Will Duerden and pianist Svitlana Kosenko for this joint recital.
The programme includes music by Debussy, Liebermann, Bottesini, Edgar Meyer and Shostakovich.
Netherlands: Schiermonnikoog Festival
Hugh returns to the Schiermonnikoog Festival to perform chamber music with other young artists.