Selected Concerts
London: Prom 21 - The Sinfonia of London and John Wilson
Hugh joins the Sinfonia of London and John Wilson for Prom 21.
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
Bach | Suite for Solo Cello No. 3 in C major, BWV 1009
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
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
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
London: Piano Quartets
Mozart | Piano Quartet No. 1 in G minor, K. 478
Fauré | Piano Quartet No. 2 in G minor, Op. 45
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.
BBC Proms 2023: The Rite of Spring
Hugh performs Stravinsky’s Rite of Spring from memory at the BBC Proms as part of the Aurora Orchestra.
BBC Proms 2023: The Rite of Spring
Hugh performs Stravinsky’s Rite of Spring from memory at the BBC Proms as part of the Aurora Orchestra.
Saffron Walden: The Rite of Spring
Hugh performs Stravinsky’s Rite of Spring from memory at Saffron Hall as part of the Aurora Orchestra.
Helsinki: The Rite of Spring at Helsinki Festival
Hugh performs Stravinsky’s Rite of Spring from memory Helsinki Festival as part of the Aurora Orchestra.