Owain Arwel Hughes
Owain Arwel Hughes CBE (born 21 March 1942) is a Welsh orchestral conductor. Hughes was born in Ton Pentre, Rhondda, the son of the composer Arwel Hughes. 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. According to The Oxford Dictionary of Music, Hughes's professional career began in 1968, since then his guest conductorships have included engagements with Welsh National Opera and the English National Opera, and his musical directorships have included the National Eisteddfod of Wales (1977) and the Huddersfield Choral Society (1980–1986).
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Top Tracks
- Symphony No. 2 in E Minor, Op. 27: III. Adagio
- Concerto Grosso No. 1: V. Rondo (Version for flute, oboe, harpsichord, prepared piano and strings)
- Concerto No. 2 in C Minor for Piano and Orchestra, Op. 18: I. Moderato
- Piano Concerto No. 2 in C Minor, Op. 18: II. Adagio sostenuto
- Piano Concerto No. 3 in D Minor, Op. 30: I. Allegro ma non tanto
- Au fond du temple saint (Temple Duet) (Act I)
- Largo al factotum (Act I)
- Bach, JS: Orchestral Suite No. 3 in D Major, BWV 1068: II. Air
- Piano Concerto No. 1 in F-Sharp Minor, Op. 1: II. Andante
- Piano Concerto No. 1 in F-Sharp Minor, Op. 1: I. Vivace
- Matthews : Pluto, the Renewer
- Holst : The Planets Op.32 : VI Uranus, the Magician
- Paganini Rhapsody, Op. 43: Variation XVIII. Andante cantabile
- Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Op. 43: I. Allegretto
- Concerto Grosso No. 1: I. Preludio (Version for flute, oboe, harpsichord, prepared piano and strings)
- Piano Concerto No. 1 in F-Sharp Minor, Op. 1: III. Allegro vivace
- The Planets, Op. 32: IV. Jupiter
- Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Op. 43: IV.Finale. Allegro moderato
- Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Op. 43: III. Vivacissimo
- Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Op. 43: II. Tempo Andante ma rubato
Albums (40)
- Sibelius: Symphonies Nos. 5, 6 & 7 (2022-09-23)
- Sibelius: Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Op. 43, Symphony No. 4 in A Minor, Op. 63 (2022-03-25)
- Brahms: Complete Symphonies (2006-01-01)
- Arwel Hughes: Oratorio Dewi Sant (2023-08-25)
- Sibelius: Symphonies Nos. 1 & 3 (2020-09-25)
- Here Come the Classics, Vol. 9: Great Choral Classics (2019-10-18)
- Here Come the Classics, Vol. 10: Grand Opera Gala (2019-09-06)
- The Planets (2016-09-02)
- Last Night of The Proms (2016-09-02)
- The Fire That Breaks from Thee (2014-05-15)
- National Youth Orchestra of Wales: Vaughan Williams / Mathias (2013-04-01)
- Elgar, E.: Symphony No. 2 / Hoddinott, A.: Investiture Dances (2013-04-01)
- Rachmaninov: Piano Concertos Nos. 1 & 4 - Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini (2012-06-05)
- Hughes: Anatiomaros (2011-07-05)
- Walton: The Symphonies (2010-07-27)
- Holmboe, V.: Kairos (Time), "Sinfonias Nos. 1-4" (2009-10-27)
- Schnittke, A.: Concerto Grosso No. 1 (Version for Flute and Oboe) / Symphony No. 9 (2009-07-01)
- Michael Berkeley: Or shall we die? . Paul Patterson: Missa brevis (2007-11-05)
- Christmas Spirit (2007-05-08)
- Schnittke: Symphony No. 0 / Nagasaki (2007-05-01)
- Elgar: Serenade for Strings / Elegy / Holst: St Paul's Suite / Hughes: Fantasia (2007-02-01)
- Holst : The Planets & Somerset Rhapsody (Apex) (2005-12-02)
- Grand Opera Gala (2004-05-03)
- Holmboe: Concertos Nos. 8 & 10 / Concerto Giocondo E Severo / The Ill-Tempered Turk (2003-06-01)
- Rachmaninov: Symphony No. 1 in D Minor, Op. 13 / Prince Rostislav (2003-03-01)
- Rachmaninov: Symphony No. 3 / Vocalise / Youth Symphony (2002-06-01)
- Rachmaninov: Symphony No. 2 in E Minor, Op. 27 (2002-04-01)
- Rachmaninoff - Piano Concerto No. 3, Op. 30 (2001-10-19)
- Nielsen: Tower of Babel (The) / Forest Walk (2000-10-31)
- Riisager, K.: Benzin / Archaeopteryx / Til Apollon (2000)
- Borresen: Orchestral Works (1999-05-20)
- Holmboe: Recorder Concerto / Flute Concertos Nos. 1 and 2 (1998-08-31)
- Holmboe: Four Symphonic Metamorphoses (1998-02-28)
- Norby: Cortege / Sodergran Lieder / Corps Celeste / Illumination (1998-02-03)
- Horneman: Theatre Music (1998-01-31)
- Rachmaninov: Piano Concertos Nos. 2 and 3 (1997-08-31)
- Borresen: Symphony No. 1 / Violin Concerto in G Major (1997-08-01)
- Borresen: Symphonies Nos. 2 and 3 (1997-08-01)
- Vaughan Williams Christmas Carols (1997-01-01)
- Hymns Of Vaughan Williams (1997-01-01)
Recordings with proof (53)
- Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Op. 43: I. Allegretto; ISRC UKGFN2200007; CopyrightID 0xda88049c2795767a404d964cd7135b11ce1e561b927b72913df89a667498204c; Bitcoin block 957120; anchored record, OpenTimestamps proof, verification result
- Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Op. 43: III. Vivacissimo; ISRC UKGFN2200009; CopyrightID 0x6c45386d5db0e556d6f3f21f0aa25e0b6df6abf99e1a479e531954290c8236d5; Bitcoin block 960455; anchored record, OpenTimestamps proof, verification result
- Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Op. 43: IV.Finale. Allegro moderato; ISRC UKGFN2200010; CopyrightID 0xf3bf85db71c185e6474372a739c5f3a4931489e889e95229116a91190d2b421a; Bitcoin block 960429; anchored record, OpenTimestamps proof, verification result
- The Barber Of Seville: Overture; ISRC GBGRH1900040; CopyrightID 0x5c048c1b3e7465cfff74c3fc4ae8b49c7748dde4b55615756875853f71d2c74f; Bitcoin block 956304; anchored record, OpenTimestamps proof, verification result
- Madam Butterfly: Love Duet; ISRC GBGRH1900041; CopyrightID 0xa022d14cc1adad37b20f8b37a8dd5e7bde5998ca335f4c6de7d6361d5fc59478; Bitcoin block 957120; anchored record, OpenTimestamps proof, verification result
- The Planets, Op. 32: I. Mars, the Bringer of War; ISRC GBGRH1600001; CopyrightID 0xfc94a67363ce41d2dbecfa4cca6146cfd8c031ce029e607a4cdb314e5e3cc75e; Bitcoin block 953520; anchored record, OpenTimestamps proof, verification result
- The Planets, Op. 32: II. Venus, the Bringer of Peace; ISRC GBGRH1600002; CopyrightID 0x7688a91137ce3adb925c0fa0a11f4a35436a3ae7bb8c68e7736e488b81624885; Bitcoin block 953520; anchored record, OpenTimestamps proof, verification result
- The Planets, Op. 32: III. Mercury, the Winged Messenger; ISRC GBGRH1600003; CopyrightID 0x8a544f92cb12778d31aab6519537f77c5abda656ab5fb13740caef0c6548a53d; Bitcoin block 956302; anchored record, OpenTimestamps proof, verification result
- The Planets, Op. 32: IV. Jupiter, the Bringer of Jollity; ISRC GBGRH1600004; CopyrightID 0x18c82be855f6b6e8403a1c88043b1748eeabfba41409ac66a1ad1bbfc80917e4; Bitcoin block 953515; anchored record, OpenTimestamps proof, verification result
- The Planets, Op. 32: V. Saturn, the Bringer of Old Age; ISRC GBGRH1600005; CopyrightID 0xc79e5043ec48a6598045cabd97e84fe645928529f4b3cb8c0f780723d6389d11; Bitcoin block 956302; anchored record, OpenTimestamps proof, verification result
- The Planets, Op. 32: VI. Uranus, the Magician; ISRC GBGRH1600006; CopyrightID 0x6e888e8f42b29b4b32262943233cc8f868194a8945439182a67c325c6605eafe; Bitcoin block 956302; anchored record, OpenTimestamps proof, verification result
- The Planets, Op. 32: VII. Neptune, the Mystic; ISRC GBGRH1600007; CopyrightID 0x37355cb769e940842e67f8b3ca425babd5216ac734577b71c3b5bb3ffb7d6e4c; Bitcoin block 956302; anchored record, OpenTimestamps proof, verification result
- Pluto, the Renewer; ISRC GBGRH1600008; CopyrightID 0xcc770acd11300bc6f281e168cdfa4d064482180839165600dbfc01a1737a48bf; Bitcoin block 956304; anchored record, OpenTimestamps proof, verification result
- A Somerset Rhapsody, Op. 21, No. 2; ISRC GBGRH1600009; CopyrightID 0xb1cfe4ce21d901020128734b236716a155a6d673a9663c1b0b61a217a9278714; Bitcoin block 956302; anchored record, OpenTimestamps proof, verification result
- Guillaume Tell (William Tell), Act I: Overture: Finale; ISRC GBGRH1600016; CopyrightID 0x453c7e1e66c224833e6b83ab1b453cd100619199ad60ff6294d9650f6b5cafbb; Bitcoin block 957118; anchored record, OpenTimestamps proof, verification result
- Light Cavalry: Overture; ISRC GBGRH1600025; CopyrightID 0x5faf3f03b9aa8bb5276b7ce4458e41a1e5bcca527e687b5b0801e94f714d03f4; Bitcoin block 957118; anchored record, OpenTimestamps proof, verification result
- The Nutcracker Suite, Op. 71a: III. Waltz of the Flowers; ISRC GBGRH1600017; CopyrightID 0xa8770d67d059d3088c6d8fc51d6e04628f13cb68ae0e8f67c41dad128ca441ba; Bitcoin block 957145; anchored record, OpenTimestamps proof, verification result
- Liberty Bell March; ISRC GBGRH1600018; CopyrightID 0x3cfd3d8472476e73a183005ca45dded00f7a3bfd83a84bfeac6921ab348f08ed; Bitcoin block 957118; anchored record, OpenTimestamps proof, verification result
- The Planets, Op. 32: IV. Jupiter, the Bringer of Jollity; ISRC GBGRH1600027; CopyrightID 0x3aa5edc86c74c60e910a51b4300c98129878aecba2f0073e4f8670c05c3a36bc; Bitcoin block 957118; anchored record, OpenTimestamps proof, verification result
- Fantasia on British Sea Songs; ISRC GBGRH1600029; CopyrightID 0xfc6fb733601faa402e1e164dfd0a9ed5ef3dd93975ab02f8cac505037fef5aa5; Bitcoin block 957118; anchored record, OpenTimestamps proof, verification result
- Pomp and Circumstance, Op. 39: 5 Military Marches, Op. 39, "Pomp and Circumstance": No. 1 in D Major, "Land of Hope and Glory"; ISRC GBGRH1600031; CopyrightID 0x826d56f898fe718b8b936f9c0d754ccf9af9c23c7a1b2d77b1493cec974b5e0b; Bitcoin block 956856; anchored record, OpenTimestamps proof, verification result
- 1812 Overture, Op. 49, TH 49: 1812 Festival Overture, Op. 49; ISRC GBGRH1600032; CopyrightID 0xad2388d7fec38234b434a27a5d5e2677d72aab71efe7a5b0b1390edcebb78cf7; Bitcoin block 957124; anchored record, OpenTimestamps proof, verification result
- Jerusalem; ISRC GBGRH1600030; CopyrightID 0x0e37eed1475c3b4ff58d322f4d2f8c721b44b39bc11cba8ce316d67d93ca437b; Bitcoin block 960247; anchored record, OpenTimestamps proof, verification result
- Piano Concerto No. 1 in F-Sharp Minor, Op. 1: I. Vivace; ISRC SEAEJ1275010; CopyrightID 0x8fd4ff2dbb46bbcde353c407c1ee67a1b028c5c85cab688896b8fce4319e1d6f; Bitcoin block 957118; anchored record, OpenTimestamps proof, verification result
- Piano Concerto No. 1 in F-Sharp Minor, Op. 1: II. Andante; ISRC SEAEJ1275020; CopyrightID 0xa272f97ecf4726e47f350ec490d96e5b38d562185332d5c52d87e947d10e7ecc; Bitcoin block 960348; anchored record, OpenTimestamps proof, verification result
- Concerto Grosso No. 1: V. Rondo (Version for flute, oboe, harpsichord, prepared piano and strings); ISRC SEAER0927050; CopyrightID 0x1ff6e0ad7ae14f8bfb6fefa3cae942421ec97a029709b053629c1172f8cf1ea1; Bitcoin block 956304; anchored record, OpenTimestamps proof, verification result
- Christmas Overture; ISRC GBGCS0500642; CopyrightID 0x84535acfe9131709ceeb0b068b5957cfe0ddc5c717350d7fd2c184eb2d9af9af; Bitcoin block 956304; anchored record, OpenTimestamps proof, verification result
- Troika; ISRC GBGCS0500643; CopyrightID 0x508685c32096d06a31b2d84c5dedc02bc25982979d244c1c674ee33d4a25e049; Bitcoin block 956304; anchored record, OpenTimestamps proof, verification result
- Serenade in E Minor, Op. 20: I. Allegro piacevole; ISRC SEAEP0789010; CopyrightID 0x87e6690f81f04ae9270f7d554b3f7350896db1ff699f34e9c256a0a05c905500; Bitcoin block 953520; anchored record, OpenTimestamps proof, verification result
- Serenade in E Minor, Op. 20: II. Larghetto; ISRC SEAEP0789020; CopyrightID 0x1d5cbe4ad5d903eeeb3faa4e41ca217efa6e1c9ee8855a26caeab0b34797d325; Bitcoin block 953520; anchored record, OpenTimestamps proof, verification result
- Serenade in E Minor, Op. 20: III. Allegretto; ISRC SEAEP0789030; CopyrightID 0x1ae6155274d3ea4560fd14b28dad707b4ef974a24a8b807ffc79085f950008a9; Bitcoin block 956302; anchored record, OpenTimestamps proof, verification result
- Fantasia in A Minor; ISRC SEAEP0789040; CopyrightID 0x8b737149524d425c5a5c58ca7d3039010ab5cfe4fe2278b9fbed432b4fe3e51d; Bitcoin block 957046; anchored record, OpenTimestamps proof, verification result
- Capriol Suite: I. Basse-Danse (Live); ISRC SEAEP0789050; CopyrightID 0xf5db550148b9e5d379cd79f100a1d1e2de442c48b1a10bf3ae917ede7fc1f744; Bitcoin block 957118; anchored record, OpenTimestamps proof, verification result
- Capriol Suite: V. Pieds-en-l'air (Live); ISRC SEAEP0789090; CopyrightID 0x439b6e8f090ddb5c60d2f4691cc61a192d190b8210ef606dea454015f33d211e; Bitcoin block 957011; anchored record, OpenTimestamps proof, verification result
- 2 Pieces for Small Orchestra: No. 1, On Hearing the First Cuckoo in Spring; ISRC SEAEP0789110; CopyrightID 0xf47e0b262c7f582a2f237e63f37e3c01b5cd560dad926cfb5728d26646ab822f; Bitcoin block 957118; anchored record, OpenTimestamps proof, verification result
- 2 Pieces for Small Orchestra: No. 2, Summer Night on the River; ISRC SEAEP0789120; CopyrightID 0x52fec673737ee55be8e21514573ef2960dedbbcd083f09e82d28f3b68e7dff44; Bitcoin block 957120; anchored record, OpenTimestamps proof, verification result
- St. Paul's Suite, Op. 29 No. 2: II. Ostinato; ISRC SEAEP0789140; CopyrightID 0xe418d013e6b7942a92c2bdba50aa49523d39c69c0818aa1656399b5b13b12cb9; Bitcoin block 957118; anchored record, OpenTimestamps proof, verification result
- St. Paul's Suite, Op. 29 No. 2: III. Intermezzo; ISRC SEAEP0789150; CopyrightID 0x8905a4bd407f968f336854eff2d25c8a7168fd299e0f4a8bd485bec584930ead; Bitcoin block 957118; anchored record, OpenTimestamps proof, verification result
- St. Paul's Suite, Op. 29 No. 2: IV. Finale, "the Dargason"; ISRC SEAEP0789160; CopyrightID 0x1231955d38741b9ad5087d88bc4eca2ff60a912ab9ea934f3f05abbd2cff5eaa; Bitcoin block 957118; anchored record, OpenTimestamps proof, verification result
- Elegy, Op. 58; ISRC SEAEP0789170; CopyrightID 0x518d69d5f496a0c62a6890621a96c5909feac0a0cb2d25cb692d1ed697d02fc3; Bitcoin block 957118; anchored record, OpenTimestamps proof, verification result
- Capriol Suite: II. Pavane (Live); ISRC SEAEP0789060; CopyrightID 0x0df5c1c54ca1c7a1ef42751c90f2f35856115a83eb694884b8cfc8e92b66d53d; Bitcoin block 960370; anchored record, OpenTimestamps proof, verification result
- Capriol Suite: III. Tordion (Live); ISRC SEAEP0789070; CopyrightID 0x0e1614d635c7558587b0b7b41edc3793f2dd40ffe4172b3cd8167f274a245321; Bitcoin block 960360; anchored record, OpenTimestamps proof, verification result
- Capriol Suite: IV. Bransles (Live); ISRC SEAEP0789080; CopyrightID 0x1dea18952af13631bdf5df887e7b4689c171f3c10a2a1eda2b3b35b88c7b6c10; Bitcoin block 960448; anchored record, OpenTimestamps proof, verification result
- Capriol Suite: VI. Mattachins (Live); ISRC SEAEP0789100; CopyrightID 0xc7efafab2bf5c3348a2f0f730c2b787b29834d536f4ab60781f2026b798c8ee3; Bitcoin block 960368; anchored record, OpenTimestamps proof, verification result
- St. Paul's Suite, Op. 29 No. 2: I. Jig; ISRC SEAEP0789130; CopyrightID 0x435b8dfd54f1fe7ce33e93b54552d1c8f9b8682a1713f50d8319ee5be813abad; Bitcoin block 960317; anchored record, OpenTimestamps proof, verification result
- Au fond du temple saint (Temple Duet) (Act I); ISRC GBGRH0400215; CopyrightID 0x1209f3f5e33add30605246847967a833048ee73013093a78e59e234d88a2b07d; Bitcoin block 957118; anchored record, OpenTimestamps proof, verification result
- Matthews : Pluto, the Renewer; ISRC GBGRH0400208; CopyrightID 0xb2777926723a5b7e1a4b948934e2126a526ac6033c092580d4a7a0536c05a4fc; Bitcoin block 960473; anchored record, OpenTimestamps proof, verification result
- Largo al factotum (Act I); ISRC GBGRH0400213; CopyrightID 0x0f829a90b1834641310adf0cc3fcf7342ea19c8657d7b1996112c87fbe400299; Bitcoin block 960334; anchored record, OpenTimestamps proof, verification result
- All The Saints Who From Their Labours Rest: Sine Nomine (English Hymm No.641); ISRC GBLGL0809665; CopyrightID 0xec53227c22dd3dc699a7bfcff2100c3498d76ba8afb5f741c443f2bb8449d25c; Bitcoin block 957120; anchored record, OpenTimestamps proof, verification result
- Down Ampney (English Hymnal No.152) Come Down, O Love Divine; ISRC GBLGL0809666; CopyrightID 0xc626319ff0328ee207a5cef17eb39f80c903dfe6d1399349240d5e09d5b03dc5; Bitcoin block 957118; anchored record, OpenTimestamps proof, verification result
- King's Weston (Songs Of Praise No.392) At The Name Of Jesus Every Knee Shall Bow; ISRC GBLGL0809667; CopyrightID 0xc898f94c52a12b9c278242aac4f05a8693529b6547857d1f533792aec8963560; Bitcoin block 957118; anchored record, OpenTimestamps proof, verification result
- St. Columba (Songs Of Praise No.654) The King Of Love My Shepherd Is; ISRC GBLGL0809668; CopyrightID 0x25d5684dd6d05cab46bb38e0177ed09efcf582981901b3a0670996b9a73e0063; Bitcoin block 957118; anchored record, OpenTimestamps proof, verification result
- St Francis (Songs Of Praise No.439) All Creatures Of Our God And King; ISRC GBLGL0809683; CopyrightID 0x259f6877b0e649a43cf8cb6984b78b276f7d1ba4367734dc251cbe20747637f2; Bitcoin block 957118; anchored record, OpenTimestamps proof, verification result
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Popularity-0 recordings of Owain Arwel Hughes in everplay, described from supplier metadata.