Background
Hughes was born in Ton Pentre, Rhondda, the son of another successful musician, composer Arwel Hughes.
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Education
He studied at Howardian High School, Cardiff, University College, Cardiff and the Royal College of Music. He studied conducting under Sir Adrian Boult, Bernard Haitink and Rudolf Kempe.
Career
He later hosted a British Broadcasting Corporation series, The Much-Loved Music Show. He has also made numerous recordings, including works such as Verdi"s Requiem and Handel"s Messiah. He has championed less well-known composers, including recording a complete cycle of the symphonies of the Danish composer Vagn Holmboe.
Hughes has previously been the Chairman of Governors at the John Lyon School, in Harrow - one of the country"s top independent day schools.
He is a former Sports Correspondent for British Broadcasting Corporation News and currently works for Sky Sports. Hughes"s former and current appointments include: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, London, Principal Associate Conductor Aalborg Symphony Orchestra, Denmark, Principal Conductor (1994–1999) Cape Philharmonic Orchestra, South Africa, Principal Guest Conductor National Youth Orchestra of Wales, Musical Director (2003–2010) Huddersfield Choral Society, Director University of Wales, Trinity Saint David, Professor of Performance (since 1986).
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