Next Concerts

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
Solo Cello Recital - Edinburgh Fringe Festival
J.S. Bach | Suite for Solo Cello No. 2 in D minor, BWV 1008
Penderecki | Capriccio per Siegfried Palm (1968)
J.S. Bach | Suite for Solo Cello No. 3 in C major, BWV 1009

Schiermonnikoog Spring Edition 2023
Hugh looks forward to taking part in the 2023 Spring Edition of Schiermonnikoogfestival.

Hugh Mackay at The Pianodrome
Hugh performs an all solo cello programme at the new Pianodrome venue at the Old Royal High in Edinburgh as part of their ‘Resonancy’.

Dvořák’s Cello Concerto with The Vanbrugh Ensemble
Hugh performs Dvořák’s Cello Concerto in B minor, Op. 104 with The Vanbrugh Ensemble under the direction of James Murray.