Next Concerts

London: Prom 21 - The Sinfonia of London and John Wilson
Hugh joins the Sinfonia of London and John Wilson for Prom 21.

London: 12 Ensemble at Wigmore Hall
Hugh joins 12 Ensemble for this performance of John Luther Adams’ ‘Canticles of the Sky’.

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.

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

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

London: Recital with Junyan Chen
Debussy | Sonata for Cello and Piano
Bridge | Sonata for Cello and Piano in D minor

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.

London: Recital at St. Saviour’s Church, Pimlico
St. Saviour’s Pimlico presents Hugh and pianist Milda Daunoraite as part of their Lunchtime Recital Series.
Clara Schumann | 3 Romances for Violin and Piano Op. 22 (transcribed for cello)
Shostakovich | Sonata for Cello and Piano in D Minor, Op. 40

Snape Maltings: Sinfonia of London, Scottish Ballad
Hugh joins Sinfonia of London for a second concert at Snape Maltings.

Snape Maltings: Sinfonia of London, Orchestral Showpieces
Hugh joins Sinfonia of London for this concert at Snape Maltings Concert Hall.

London: LSO Futures: World Firsts
Joining the London Symphony Orchestra, Hugh performs a programme featuring Bartók’s Music for Strings, Percussion and Celeste.

London: Storms and Shadows, Tilson Thomas Conducts Brahms
Hugh joins Michael Tilson Thomas and the LSO for this all Brahms programme.

London: Opera Rara & Britten Sinfonia perform Donizetti’s L’esule di Roma
Hugh joins Britten Sinfonia and Opera Rara for this performance of Donizetti’s ‘L’esule di Roma’.
London: Cobalt Piano Trio
Hugh performs works by Schumann and Boulanger as part of the Cobalt Piano Trio at the Royal Academy of Music.

London: Rattle Conducts Mahler
Hugh joins the London Symphony Orchestra for this performance of Mahler’s epic Seventh Symphony, conducted by Sir Simon Rattle.

London: Aurora Orchestra: The Making of an Orchestra
Performed by Aurora Orchestra, Mason Bates’ Philharmonia Fantastique: The Making of the Orchestra is a joyful introduction to classical music for the whole family.

London: Debussy & Shostakovich - Works for Cello & Piano
St James’ Church, Piccadilly presents Hugh Mackay & Junyan Chen performing this programme of sonatas for cello & piano by Debussy and Shostakovich.

London: Schubert Piano Trio No. 2
Hugh joins violinist Anna Im and pianist Bocheng Wang for this performance of Schubert’s beloved Second Piano Trio at the Royal Academy of Music.

Sinfonia of London - London Barbican
The Sinfonia of London performs music by Walton, Ravel, Gershwin, and Dutilleux at the Barbican Centre in London.

London: "Ruah" - Jeremy Arden at King's Place
Hugh performs new music by Jeremy Arden at King’s Place in the composer’s multimedia project, “Ruah”.

London: Barberini Piano Trio
Hugh joins the Barberini Piano Trio for a concert of Beethoven, Mozart and Brahms.

London: Barberini Piano Trio
Hugh joins the Barberini Piano Trio for a concert of Beethoven, Mozart and Brahms.

London: Schumann Piano Quartet
Hugh performs at the Royal Academy of Music’s Autumn Piano Festival, ‘The Art of Schumann’.

London: Masterclass with Alisa Weilerstein
Hugh performs for leading cellist Alisa Weilerstein during her visit to the Royal Academy of Music.