Born in the Scottish Borders and educated at St Mary’s Music School, Edinburgh, Hugh Mackay is rapidly establishing a fine reputation as a soloist and chamber musician across Europe. He has an established partnership with pianist Junyan Chen, winner of Second Prize and Chamber Music Award at Leeds International Piano Competition 2024, and he is currently a chamber music scholar at Villa Musica Landesstiftung in Germany, performing alongside world-leading musicians and emerging artists.

Hugh will perform JS Bach's Cello Suites No. 2 in D minor, BWV1008 and No. 3 in C, BWV1009 in Paxton House's popular Sunday morning short concert slot, ideal for those new to classical music or those looking to combine a concert with a visit to the house and its beautiful grounds.