Frédéric Adam
Frédéric Adam was a French conductor, composer and administrator.Career
Born in Hinsbourg, Alsace, Adam studied in Strasbourg and Paris. He became a répétiteur at the opera house in Strasbourg in 1933, remaining there until his retirement in 1972, including periods as co-director from 1955–60 and director from 1960–1972.
Adam mounted the first productions in France of several notable operas including: Wozzeck, Il prigioniero, A Midsummer Night’s Dream and Die Frau ohne Schatten.
His compositions include ballets, symphonies and two operas, Judith and Le Voyage vers l'étoile.
He died in Illkirch-Graffenstaden.
