With virtuosic brilliance, emotional depth, and exquisite attention to nuance, young harpsichordist Michael McHugh breathes fresh life into masterpieces of the Baroque keyboard repertoire, featuring works by J.S. Bach, W.F. Bach, Royer, Girolamo Frescobaldi, and Louis Couperin.
Michael McHugh is a Canadian harpsichordist and composer specializing in historically informed performance. He began his musical studies at the age of six and has studied harpsichord with Justin Luchinski since age eleven.
An active member of Calgary’s early music community, Michael performs as both a soloist and continuo player. He has collaborated with ensembles and organizations including Early Music Voices, String Theory Music Collective, Calgary Civic Symphony, and Chamber Muse Historical Music Society of Calgary.
Michael was the youngest participant in both the Jurow International Harpsichord Competition (2024) and the MA Competition (2026). He is also a scholarship recipient of the Pass Early Music Festival and the Victoria Conservatory of Music Summer Intensive Program.
Recognized for his artistry, dedication, and growing presence in the field, Michael represents a new generation of musicians bringing vitality and imagination to early music performance.