David Pountney

Opera Director

1947 –

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Who is David Pountney?

David Pountney is a British theatre and opera director and librettist internationally known for his productions of rarely performed operas and new productions of classic works. He has directed over ten world premieres, including three by Sir Peter Maxwell Davies for whom he wrote the librettos of The Doctor of Myddfai, Mr Emmet Takes a Walk and Kommilitonen!

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Born
Sep 10, 1947
Oxford
Profession
Education
  • St John's College, Cambridge

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on July 23, 2013

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