Background
Wolff, Hugh MacPherson was born on October 21, 1953 in Neuilly-sur-Seine, France. (parents American citizens).
Wolff, Hugh MacPherson was born on October 21, 1953 in Neuilly-sur-Seine, France. (parents American citizens).
Bachelor in Music Composition, Harvard University, 1975. Master of Music in Piano, Johns Hopkins University, 1977. Master of Music in Orchestral Conducting, Johns Hopkins University, 1978.
Student, Paris Conservatoire. Student, Peabody Conservatory.
Exxon Arts/Endowment conductor National Symphony Orchestra, Washington, 1979-1982, associate conductor, 1982-1985. Music director Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic, Avoca, 1981-1986, New Jersey Symphony Orchestra, Newark, 1985-1992. Principal conductor St. Paul Chamber Orchestra, 1988-1992, music director, 1992—2000.
Principal conductor Grant Park Music Festival, 1994—1996. Chief conductor Frankfurt Radio Orchestra, since 1997.
Married Judith Kogan. Children: Alexander, Matthew, Aaron.