Background
Fiorato, Hugo was born on August 28, 1914 in New York City. Son of Noe and Anna (Kress) Fiorato.
Fiorato, Hugo was born on August 28, 1914 in New York City. Son of Noe and Anna (Kress) Fiorato.
Student, Damroche School Museum.
Principal conductor New York City Ballet, 1950—2004, conductor emeritus, since 2004. Instructor chamber music Sarah Lawrence College, New York City, 1960-1969, conducting Columbia University, New York City, 1960-1969. Music director, conductor Boston Ballet, 1962-1970.
Conductor Hartford Ballet, Connecticut, 1968-1970, Houston Ballet, 1972-1974.
Member Pequot Yacht Club (Southport, Connecticut), Fairfield Country Hunt Club (Westport, Connecticut), Fairfield Beach Club.
Married Beverly Cohen, May 1, 1948 (divorced 1974). Married Joelyn Scott, June 23, 1975. Children: James, Jan Fiorato O'Connor (deceased).