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!

Sir David Pountney

CBE
Pountney in 2009
Born
David Willoughby Pountney

(1947-09-10) 10 September 1947
NationalityBritish-Polish
Occupation(s)Theatre director and librettist
Notable work
  • The Doctor of Myddfai (1996)
  • Mr Emmet Takes a Walk (2000)
  • Kommilitonen! (2011)
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