Hugh Mackay (cello)

The 2022 Suggia Gift recipient, a Dewar Arts Award winner and former Mozart Gesellschaft Dortmund scholarship holder, Scottish cellist Hugh Mackay (@hughmackaycellist) is establishing himself as an independently-minded young artist drawing inspiration from across musical eras and a broad range of artistic collaborations.

Born in 2000 in the Scottish Borders, Hugh received his formative education at St. Mary’s Music School in Edinburgh under Ruth Beauchamp and Philip Higham, later studying at the RAM with Hannah Roberts, John Myerscough and Jonathan Manson, where he held the Yadegar-Hall Award.

Performance to include:

Suite for Solo Cello No 3 in C Major, BWV 1009 - J.S.Bach

Sonat for solo cello - Kodaly

The next lunchtime concert is on Thursday 20 November and will be performed by Rautio Piano Trio.

Join the LSE Choir and Orchestra on Tuesday 9 December for the LSE Christmas Concert in the beautiful surroundings of St Clement Danes Church.

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Just economics and politics? Think again. While LSE does not teach arts or music, there is a vibrant cultural side to the School - from weekly free music concerts in the Shaw Library, and an LSE orchestra and choir with their own professional conductors, various film, art and photographic student societies and regular public exhibitions. For more information please visit LSE Arts and Music.

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