Rob Bogaerts / Anefo, via Wikimedia Commons (CC0)
Pierre Audi
Born November 9, 1957 (1957–2025)·d. May 3, 2025 (aged 68)
OperaTheatre
Pierre Audi was an English-Lebanese theatre director and artistic director.
Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
3 Principal Houses
Spotlight
Career Trajectory
Pierre Audi rose to prominence as a theatre director in the 1970s and 1980s before assuming the artistic directorship of Dutch National Opera in 1988, where he spent three decades establishing the company as a beacon of innovative opera direction. His tenure was marked by visionary stagings of canonical works, commissioning of new operas, and a commitment to artistic risk-taking that earned him international recognition. Following his departure from Dutch National Opera in 2018, he continued to shape the cultural landscape through directing engagements at major international venues and his leadership of the Park Avenue Armory.
Career Highlight
Artistic Director of Dutch National Opera (1988–2018)
At a Glance
- Discipline
- Director
- Born
- 1957
Training & Education
Exeter College
Principal Houses
Engagements
Verified past & upcoming performances
We're building Pierre Audi's engagement archive. Check back soon.
Available Performances
We're indexing Pierre Audi's streaming history. Check back soon.