Frédéric Adam

Who is Frédéric Adam?

Frédéric Adam, born in Hinsbourg 4 January 1904 and died in Illkirch-Graffenstaden on 7 September 1984 was a French conductor, composer and administrator.

After studies in Strasbourg and Paris, he became a répétiteur at the opera house in Strasbourg in 1933, remaining there until his retirement in 1972, including periods as co-director from 1955–60 and director from 1960–1972.

Adam mounted the first productions in France of several notable operas including: Wozzeck, Il prigioniero, A Midsummer Night’s Dream and Die Frau ohne Schatten.

His compositions include ballets, symphonies and two operas, Judith and Le voyage vers l'étoile.