Séamus Hickey

Séamus Hickey

Irish violist Séamus Hickey studied with Nobuko Imai and Marjolein Dispa in Amsterdam and with Simon Aspell and Adrian Petcu in Cork. He is the current violist of the Sonoro Quartet, former ECHO Rising Stars and prize winners at the Bartók World Competition for String Quartets.

Séamus is a regular guest principal violist with ensembles such as the Amsterdam Sinfonietta and has recorded and performed as soloist with the RTÉ Concert Orchestra and Riciotti Ensemble. He was a multiple prize winner at the Amsterdam National Viola Competition and is the winner of the Aileen Gore Cup at Feis Ceoil, Dublin, RTÉ Lyric FM award and the RDS Jago Award.

Séamus has played in some of the world’s most prestigious halls including Musikverein, Elbphilharmonie, Het Concertgebouw, Megaron, Teatro Colón and Shanghai Concert Hall. He is a regular guest at international chamber music festivals such as West Cork Chamber Music Festival, Killaloe Festival and Storioni Festival. He also plays Irish traditional music and has received many awards for his fiddle playing and whistling. Séamus is grateful for the support of Music Network, the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, and the Arts Council.