Biography

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Gary Hunt is an Irish cellist and conductor who has performed around the UK and Europe. He has studied with some of the foremost musicians of this generation, with names including: Jian Wang, Julian Lloyd Webber, Lars Anders Tomter, Fredrik Sjölin, Lionel Handy, Morten Zeuthen and many others.
As an incredibly versatile musician, Gary specialises in a wide variety of genres; from classical to contemporary and pop. He has been principal and tutti cellist in numerous orchestras throughout the UK and Europe, including The Ulster Youth Orchestra, Royal Birmingham Conservatoire Symphony Orchestra, Royal Danish Academy of Music Symphony Orchestra and the Ripieno Players.

Owing to his diverse style, Gary recently played cello with the great Danish songwriter Randi Laubek, for her album launch concert in Copenhagen, Denmark. This was a colourful experience, that led to multiple opportunities in the songwriting industry and provided a wealth of contacts in Denmark. Furthering his Scandinavian journey, Gary has worked with the Danish String Quartet, most notably with the cellist Fredrik Sjölin. This has led to the formation of Gary’s own Quartet, with Bartosz Skibiński (Assistant Concert Master of the Danish National Symphony Orchestra) playing 1st violin.

Gary Hunt was selected as principle cellist, playing with the distinguished Songwriter Dave Scott-Morgan and the Electric Light Orchestra when they visited Birmingham, UK to perform a concert full of new songs. He has a wealth of experience on stage with many other singers and performers, most notably Peter Corry, award winning West End singer, who he has performed with throughout Ireland, headlining shows in the Ulster Hall, Waterfront Hall and Belfast Cathedral. Further to this, Gary has toured Ireland with Kristyn Fontanella (choreographer) and her ‘In Limbo’ contemporary dance project. This consisted of improvisational solo cello, accompanied by modern Irish dancers. He worked closely with highly esteemed composer Neil Martin, and collaborated with many other talented Irish musicians throughout the tour.

Gary Hunt made his conducting debut with the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire Sinfonietta, who he has taken the role of principle with. He has experience conducting a variety of ensembles from 2018, and has attended many rehearsals with the Ulster Orchestra, under the baton of Daniele Rustioni. Further to this, Gary has taken classes with Giordano Bellincampi, principle conductor of the Auckland Symphony Orchestra, whilst living in Copenhagen.

His repertoire for cello and conducting ranges from classical to contemporary.