Sir David Pountney | |
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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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Sir David Willoughby Pountney CBE (born 10 September 1947) is a British-Polish[1][2] 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![3]
- ^ "Reżyser operowy David Pountney przyjął polskie obywatelstwo". Retrieved 5 January 2019.
- ^ "A 'Brit of good news' for opera director as he receives Polish citizenship for outstanding work promoting Polish culture". www.thefirstnews.com. Retrieved 9 June 2021.
- ^ Baumgartner (22 July 2009)