Hugh Mackay is lauded as a deeply expressive and intelligent recitalist, soloist, chamber musician and orchestral leader, recognised for performances that combine strong narrative programming with direct, communicative playing.
He is increasingly sought after for projects that pair core repertoire with contemporary music in thoughtfully curated programmes.
Ensemble Jackalope makes its debut at the Leeds International Chamber Series.
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
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
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
“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.”
Hugh joins pianist Boris Kusnezow and fellow Villa Musica scholarship holders for this tour of works by Brahms and Smetana.
Hugh joins pianist Boris Kusnezow and fellow Villa Musica scholarship holders for this tour of works by Brahms and Smetana.
Hugh joins pianist Boris Kusnezow and fellow Villa Musica scholarship holders for this tour of works by Brahms and Smetana.
Hugh performs with Sinfonia of London in one of their residency concerts at The Glasshouse.
Hugh performs Beethoven’s Triple Concerto for violin, cello and piano alongside the MCO, pianist and conductor Peter Evans, and violinist Tim Wright.
Hugh joins the NSOI as guest principal cellist.
Shaun Davey The Brendan Voyage
Dvořák Symphony No. 9, ‘From the New World’
Hugh joins the NSOI as guest principal cellist.
Shaun Davey The Brendan Voyage
Dvořák Symphony No. 9, ‘From the New World’
Hugh returns to perform with the NSOI as guest principal cellist.
Dvořák Stabat Mater
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
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
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
Hugh joins the Scottish Chamber Orchestra for this colourful project directed by violist Lawrence Power.
Hugh joins the Scottish Chamber Orchestra for this colourful project directed by violist Lawrence Power.
Hugh joins the Scottish Chamber Orchestra for this colourful project directed by violist Lawrence Power.