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 worldwide. When taking a break from devising his acclaimed programmes, he can be found improvising with monks in India.

Hugo Ticciati’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, including Erkki-Sven Tüür, Pēteris Vasks, Victoria Borisova-Ollas, Albert Schnelzer, and Dobrinka Tabakova.

As a soloist and conductor, Hugo Ticciati frequently collaborates with the Basel Chamber Orchestra, Kremerata Baltica, Scottish Chamber Orchestra, Stuttgart Chamber Orchestra, Lithuanian Chamber Orchestra, and Camerata Strumentale Città di Prato. 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 Ticciati 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 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 Ticciati frequently gives masterclasses and lectures on music-related subjects at educational institutions throughout Europe and abroad. He is also Deputy Artistic Director of Lilla Akademien, Scandinavia’s leading specialist music school.