With his inexhaustible enthusiasm for artistic innovation, violinist and conductor Hugo Ticciati embraces the full spectrum of creative expression. Aside from his roles as O/Modernt’s Artistic Director and leader of O/Modernt ensembles, he regularly performs in prominent venues across the globe. Conversely, when taking a break from devising his acclaimed programmes, he can be found improvising with monks in India.

Hugo’s passion for early music and non-western musical traditions, intertwined with his love for the classical canon and the world of new music, alongside rock and pop, are clearly reflected in his vision for O/Modernt, which he founded in 2011. Similarly, at least forty new works have been written for him by a host of eminent composers, most notably Erkki-Sven Tüür, Pēteris Vasks, Victoria Borisova-Ollas, Albert Schnelzer, and Dobrinka Tabakova.

As a soloist and conductor, Hugo frequently collaborates with the Basel Chamber Orchestra, Kremerata Baltica, Scottish Chamber Orchestra, Stuttgart Chamber Orchestra, Lithuanian Chamber Orchestra, and Camerata Strumentale ‘Città di Prato’. Notable recent highlights include performances with the Deutsches Symphonie-Orchester in Berlin, the Estonian National Symphony Orchestra, the Swedish Chamber Orchestra, Kammerakademie Potsdam, and Tapiola Sinfonietta.

In addition to his reputation for exquisite performances, Hugo is well known for his imaginative programming. He is repeatedly invited to express his artistic vision by formulating alternative concerts and festivals for international partners, and he enjoys ongoing collaborations with Wigmore Hall and Kings Place in London. With his boundless creative energy, gifted playing, and warm personality, Hugo has forged close artistic associations with eminent international musicians, including Alexander Lonquich, Angela Hewitt, Anne Sofie von Otter, Christoffer Sundqvist, Ema Nikolovska, Evelyn Glennie, Julian Arp, Nils Landgren, Olli Mustonen, and Soumik Datta.

Hugo frequently gives masterclasses and lectures on music-related subjects at educational institutions throughout Europe and further afield. He is also Deputy Artistic Director of Lilla Akademien, Scandinavia’s leading specialist music school.
 

His technical and musical command are extraordinary and his creative imagination is compelling.

— Herald Scotland

Hugo has a rare ability to convey a profound understanding of the music and shed light on its spiritual intent

— Arvo Pärt