Owain Hughes, musician with a Welsh connection!
Owain Hughes
Renowned orchestral conductor and musician.Connection: Born in Wales. Does anyone know where? - Ed.
comment by:JohnAntonyBorn in cardiff in 1942. He was appointed in 2003 as Principal Associate Conductor of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. Son of composer and conductor Arwel Hughes.
comment by:JohnAntonyInstigator and founder of the Welsh proms and now the Artistic Director. Director of the National Youth Orchestra of Wales. Associate conductor BBC National Orchestra of Wales 1980-1986. Accociate Conductor Philharmonia Orchestra 1984-1990. Principal Conductor Aalborg Symphony Orchestra 1994-1999. Awarded OBE in 2004.