Originally from Gloucestershire, cellist Felix Hughes embarked on his musical journey with the cello at the age of three. He furthered his education at both the Primary and Junior departments of the Royal Academy of Music and in 2011, began studying under the guidance of renowned cellist Guy Johnston.

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In 2014, Felix continued his musical education, delving into studies under the guidance of Bruno Schrecker, former cellist of the Allegri String Quartet and a pupil of Pablo Casals. In 2016, Felix was awarded a scholarship for a year-long postgraduate program at the renowned Interlochen Center for the Arts in Michigan, USA.

During his time in the United States, Felix dedicated himself to the study of both Classical and Jazz cello, guided by the expert mentorship of Crispin Campbell.

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Upon his return to the U.K. in 2017, he embarked on a Bachelor of Music degree under the tutelage of Hannah Roberts at the Royal Northern College of Music. During his first year at the College, he became a founding member of the Elmore String Quartet.

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In 2020, Felix played a pivotal role in establishing the Elmore Chamber Music Festival in Gloucestershire, transforming it into an annual event scheduled for the month of August.

 

Between 2021 and 2023, he held the position as a Junior Fellow in Chamber Music at the Royal Northern College of Music. Presently, Felix is a Chamber Fellow at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London and concurrently acts as the Festival Director for the Elmore Chamber Music Festival in Gloucestershire.