Next Concerts
Dannenfels: Chamber Music with Linus Roth
Hugh joins Linus Roth and fellow stipendiaten from Villa Musica for this programme of works for string trio, string quartet and clarinet quintet.
Annweiler: Chamber Music with Linus Roth
Hugh joins Linus Roth and fellow stipendiaten from Villa Musica for this programme of works for string trio, string quartet and clarinet quintet.
Bollendorf: Chamber Music with Linus Roth
Hugh joins Linus Roth and fellow stipendiaten from Villa Musica for this programme of works for string trio, string quartet and clarinet quintet.
St. Leonards-on-Sea: Schubert’s String Quintet on Gut Strings
Hugh joins Hastings Chamber Music Festival Director, Jane Gordon for this performance of Schubert’s magnificent Quintet in C major, performed on historical instruments.
Edinburgh: The Golden Age of Hollywood with Sinfonia of London 1
Hugh joins Sinfonia of London for two performances at the Edinburgh International Festival.
Edinburgh: The Golden Age of Hollywood with Sinfonia of London 2
Hugh joins Sinfonia of London for two performances at the Edinburgh International Festival.
London: BBC Proms: John Wilson Conducts the Sinfonia of London Strings
L. Berkeley Serenade for Strings 13’
Bridge Lament 4’
Britten Les illuminations 22’
I. Holst Suite for String Orchestra 16’
Britten Variations on a Theme of Frank Bridge 26’
Dublin: NSOI Season Opening: Shelley conducts Mahler’s ‘Resurrection’
Hugh returns as Guest Principal Cellist with the National Symphony Orchestra of Ireland to perform Mahler’s immense 2nd Symphony.
Prussia Cove Open Chamber Music
Hugh returns to the Open Chamber Music Sessions at IMS Prussia Cove.
Dublin: Ye Vagabonds with NSOI
Hugh joins the NSOI as Guest Principal Cellist for Ye Vagabonds debut with the NSOI.
Dublin: Peter Whelan conducts Mozart's 'Jupiter' Symphony
Hugh joins the NSOI and Peter Whelan as Guest Principal Cellist.
Edinburgh: Max Richter+
Hugh joins the SCO as Guest Principal Cellist for these performances with David Brophy.
MAX RICHTER Opus 2020
PHILIP GLASS Company
JOHN ADAMS The Chairman Dances
MAX RICHTER Recomposed: Vivaldi – The Four Seasons
Glasgow: Max Richter+
Hugh joins the SCO as Guest Principal Cellist for these performances with David Brophy.
MAX RICHTER Opus 2020
PHILIP GLASS Company
JOHN ADAMS The Chairman Dances
MAX RICHTER Recomposed: Vivaldi – The Four Seasons
Music at Paxton Festival: Bach's Cello Suites
Hugh performs a selection of Bach’s Cello Suites at the Music at Paxton festival.
Music at Paxton Festival: Ensemble Jackalope
Ensemble Jackalope debut at the Music at Paxton festival.
Bridge Phantasy Quartet in F Sharp minor, H.94
Schumann Piano Quartet in E Flat, Op.47
Fauré Piano Quartet No.1 in C minor, Op.15
London: Sinfonia of London at the BBC Proms 2026
Hugh performs with Sinfonia of London at the 2026 BBC Proms.
Dorset: Bach’s Cello Suites
Hugh performs a selection of Bach’s Cello Suites in Gillingham, Dorset.
Bach Cello Suite No. 2 in D minor, BWV 1008
Kraft Sonata for Cello and Bass in G major: I. Allegro moderato
with Harry Ellison-Wright
Bach Cello Suite No. 3 in C major, BWV 1009
Aurora Orchestra: Mozart's Jupiter by Heart
Hugh tours with the Aurora Orchestra performing Mozart’s ‘Jupiter’ Symphony by heart.
Birmingham: Rite of Spring with the CBSO
Hugh joins the CBSO as Guest Principal Cellist under the baton of Ilan Volkov.
Gateshead: Sinfonia of London - Hollywood's Golden Age
The golden age of the silver screen, live on stage. Be swept away by scores that shaped a whole industry: sweeping love themes, brash showstoppers, big-hearted waltzes, and pure adventure from films including Vertigo, Gigi, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, Gone with The Wind, Ben Hur and A Star is Born.
London: Darkness Visible
Hugh joins Ame Creative Studio and Lawrence Power for this performance at the Barbican.
Glasgow: Baroque Threads, Contemporary Colours With Lawrence Power and SCO
Hugh joins the Scottish Chamber Orchestra for this colourful project directed by violist Lawrence Power.
Edinburgh: Baroque Threads, Contemporary Colours With Lawrence Power and SCO
Hugh joins the Scottish Chamber Orchestra for this colourful project directed by violist Lawrence Power.
St Andrews: Baroque Threads, Contemporary Colours With Lawrence Power and SCO
Hugh joins the Scottish Chamber Orchestra for this colourful project directed by violist Lawrence Power.
Nairn: Ensemble Jackalope
Ensemble Jackalope conclude their tour of Scotland in Nairn.
Schumann Piano Quartet
Enescu Piano Quartet No. 2
Fauré Piano Quartet No. 1 in C minor, Op. 15
Aberdeen: Ensemble Jackalope
Ensemble Jackalope continues their tour of Scotland in Aberdeen.
Schumann Piano Quartet
Enescu Piano Quartet No. 2
Fauré Piano Quartet No. 1 in C minor, Op. 15
Kirkcaldy: Ensemble Jackalope
Ensemble Jackalope continue their tour of Scotland in Kirkcaldy.
Schumann | Piano Quartet in E-flat
Enescu | Piano Quartet No. 2 in D minor
Fauré | Piano Quartet No. 1 in C minor
Sweden: Kleio Quartet
Hugh joins as a guest in the Kleio Quartet for this tour of Sweden.
Dublin: Music for Good Friday
Hugh returns to perform with the NSOI as guest principal cellist.
Dvořák Stabat Mater
Galway: National Symphony Orchestra of Ireland On Tour
Hugh joins the NSOI as guest principal cellist.
Shaun Davey The Brendan Voyage
Dvořák Symphony No. 9, ‘From the New World’
Wexford: National Symphony Orchestra of Ireland On Tour
Hugh joins the NSOI as guest principal cellist.
Shaun Davey The Brendan Voyage
Dvořák Symphony No. 9, ‘From the New World’
Edinburgh: Beethoven's Triple Concerto
Hugh performs Beethoven’s Triple Concerto for violin, cello and piano alongside the MCO, pianist and conductor Peter Evans, and violinist Tim Wright.
Gateshead: Elgar's Enigma Variations with Sinfonia of London
Hugh performs with Sinfonia of London in one of their residency concerts at The Glasshouse.
Meisenheim: Brahms & Smetana
Hugh joins pianist Boris Kusnezow and fellow Villa Musica scholarship holders for this tour of works by Brahms and Smetana.
Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler: Brahms & Smetana
Hugh joins pianist Boris Kusnezow and fellow Villa Musica scholarship holders for this tour of works by Brahms and Smetana.
Oberwesel: Brahms & Smetana
Hugh joins pianist Boris Kusnezow and fellow Villa Musica scholarship holders for this tour of works by Brahms and Smetana.
Bracknell: Recital with Julian Chan
“Hugh Mackay’s programme sets out to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the passing of Benjamin Britten. His programme includes the composer’s sonata written for Russian cellist Rostropovich, together with sonatas by Beethoven and Frank Bridge.”
Dumfries: Ensemble Jackalope at Absolute Classics
Ensemble Jackalope perform at Absolute Classics.
Bridge | Phantasy Quartet
Enescu | Piano Quartet No. 2 in D minor
Fauré | Piano Quartet No. 1 in C minor
Kirkcudbright: Ensemble Jackalope at Absolute Classics
Ensemble Jackalope perform at Absolute Classics.
Bridge | Phantasy Quartet
Enescu | Piano Quartet No. 2 in D minor
Fauré | Piano Quartet No. 1 in C minor
Carlisle: Ensemble Jackalope at Absolute Classics
Ensemble Jackalope perform at Absolute Classics.
Bridge | Phantasy Quartet
Enescu | Piano Quartet No. 2 in D minor
Fauré | Piano Quartet No. 1 in C minor
Leeds: Ensemble Jackalope
Ensemble Jackalope makes its debut at the Leeds International Chamber Series.