David Pountney

For the retired footballer of the same name, see Dave Pountney Sir David Willoughby Pountney (born 10 September 1947) is a British and 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 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!