Role

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Conductor

Country

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United Kingdom

Birth

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January 14, 1940 in Ipswich, Suffolk, England

Genre

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Orchestral

 

Trevor Nunn is a renowned British theatre and opera director, as well as a writer and producer. He was born on January 14, 1940, in Ipswich, Suffolk, England. Nunn grew up in a family that was passionate about music, and he began playing the piano at a young age. He attended the University of Cambridge, where he studied English literature and was involved in the university's drama society. After graduating from Cambridge, Nunn began his career in theatre as an assistant director at the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) in 1962. He quickly rose through the ranks and became the company's artistic director in 1968. During his tenure at the RSC, Nunn directed numerous productions, including "Macbeth," "The Winter's Tale," and "Nicholas Nickleby," which won the Tony Award for Best Play in 1982. In addition to his work at the RSC, Nunn also directed productions at other theatres, including the National Theatre and the Royal Court Theatre. He has directed plays by some of the most celebrated playwrights of the 20th century, including Tom Stoppard, Harold Pinter, and Tennessee Williams. Nunn's work in opera began in the 1980s, when he directed productions for the English National Opera and the Royal Opera House. He has directed operas by composers such as Mozart, Verdi, and Puccini, and his productions have been praised for their innovative staging and interpretation. One of Nunn's most notable achievements in opera was his production of "Les Misérables," which premiered in London in 1985. The musical, based on the novel by Victor Hugo, was a massive success and has since been performed in over 40 countries. Nunn also directed the original Broadway production of "Cats," which opened in 1982 and ran for 18 years. Nunn has received numerous awards and honors throughout his career. In addition to the Tony Award for "Nicholas Nickleby," he has won Olivier Awards for his productions of "Les Misérables" and "Cats." He was knighted in 2002 for his services to theatre. In addition to his work as a director, Nunn has also written several plays and musicals. His play "The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby" was adapted from the novel by Charles Dickens and was a critical and commercial success. He also wrote the book for the musical "Aspects of Love," which premiered in London in 1989. Nunn's contributions to the world of theatre and opera have been significant and far-reaching. His innovative productions and interpretations have helped to shape the way that audiences view and appreciate these art forms. He continues to be an active and influential figure in the world of classical music and theatre.

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