Calum Huggan & Angela Wai Nok Hui
Biographie Calum Huggan & Angela Wai Nok Hui
Calum Huggan
Scottish percussionist Calum Huggan has captivated audiences and critics alike with his musicality and personality. During his studies at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, Mannheim Musikhochschule, and the Royal College of Music, he developed a strong affinity for the marimba, earning his first solo BBC broadcast at just 18. An award-winning percussionist, Calum has gained international recognition as both a soloist and chamber musician. In 2021, Gramophone Magazine named him a 'one-to-watch' following the release of his debut album, American Music for Marimba on Delphian Records.
Calum's passion extends beyond performance, with a strong focus on education. He is a highly sought-after workshop leader and educator, currently serving as professor of marimba and percussion at Trinity Laban Conservatoire and as a visiting professor at other UK institutions. As Head of the Youth Ambassador Programme and part of the creative team at the Benedetti Foundation, he is committed to challenging the boundaries of classical music and ensuring all young people have access to music education. He also serves as Vice-Chair of the Musicians’ Union ED&I committee.
Angela Wai-Nok Hui
is a percussionist, sound designer and multidisciplinary artist based in London and Hong Kong. She is dedicated to new music and has collaborated with many composers, musical artists and ensembles including the Royal Opera House, London Symphony Orchestra, BBC Symphony Orchestra, Abstruckt Percussion Quartet, Explore Ensemble, Riot Ensemble, and more. She is a co-founder of Hidden Keileon, a multidisciplinary artist-led non-profit that aims to build inter-racial solidarity through imaginative and creative work. Hui is devoted to exploring and expanding the boundaries of music, performance and sound art; she has a particular interest in the creative process, and a passion for experimenting with different artforms through the recreation and reimagining of sound and music. Recently, she has started creating her own work which engages with political references and themes of identity from both places she calls home.
