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Hugh Wolff

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Hugh Wolff is an American conductor and educator whose work spans orchestral repertoire from the Baroque period to contemporary music. He was chief conductor of the Frankfurt Radio Symphony from 1997 to 2006 and has held major teaching and orchestral leadership responsibilities at the New England Conservatory in Boston. His recordings and conducting career make him relevant to students, performers, and listeners interested in both professional orchestras and conductor training. [New England Conservatory](https://necmusic.edu/faculty/hugh-wolff/)

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What did Hugh Wolff do with the Frankfurt Radio Symphony?

Hugh Wolff served as principal conductor of the Frankfurt Radio Orchestra from 1997 to 2006. During that period he also made recordings with the ensemble, including a complete Beethoven symphony cycle. [Hessischer Rundfunk](https://www.hr-sinfonieorchester.de/orchester/historie/ehemalige-chefdirigenten/chefdirigent-19972006-hugh-wolff-%2Chistorie-dirigenten-hugh-wolff-100.html)

Where does Hugh Wolff teach conducting?

Wolff teaches at the New England Conservatory in Boston, where he joined the faculty in 2008. He has also led NEC orchestral concerts and taught graduate students in orchestral conducting. [New England Conservatory](https://necmusic.edu/faculty/hugh-wolff/)

Does Hugh Wolff conduct both Baroque and contemporary music?

Yes. His stated interests include Baroque performance practice and new works, and his recorded repertoire includes composers such as Brett Dean, Lukas Foss, John Harbison, and Mark-Anthony Turnage. [New England Conservatory](https://necmusic.edu/faculty/hugh-wolff/)

Which American orchestras did Hugh Wolff lead before Frankfurt?

He was music director of the New Jersey Symphony from 1986 to 1993 and principal conductor of Chicago's Grant Park Music Festival from 1994 to 1997. He also led the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra from 1988 to 2000. [New England Conservatory](https://necmusic.edu/faculty/hugh-wolff/)