David Pountney
Sir David Willoughby Pountney CBE (born 10 September 1947) is a British-Polish 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 premières, 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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Pountney in 2009 | |
Born | David Willoughby Pountney 10 September 1947 |
Nationality | British-Polish |
Occupation(s) | Theatre director and librettist |
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