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Hugues Gall

1940 – 2024

French opera manager

Opera directorArtist Theatre manager
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About Hugues Gall

Lived 1940 – 2024 (aged 84). Hugues Gall was a French opera director, artist, theatre manager, director and politician.

Hugues Randolph Gall (; 18 March 1940 – 25 May 2024) was a French opera manager who was head of the Grand Théâtre de Genève and the Paris Opera. He was director of the Fondation Monet in Giverny from 2008, and held many influential positions in cultural organisations.

Life and career Gall was born in Honfleur

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Important facts

Born
18 March 1940, Honfleur
Birth century
20th century
Died
25 May 2024, Nice
Occupation
Opera director, artist, theatre manager, director, politician
Nationality
France
Education
Paris Institute of Political Studies, Lycée Lakanal, Faculty of Arts of Paris
Positions held
Member of the French Economic, Social and Environmental Council
Awards
Commander of the Legion of Honour; Commander of the National Order of Merit; Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎; Commander of the French Order of Academic Palms; Knight of the Order of Agricultural Merit; Grand Officer of the National Order of Merit; Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany; Commander of the Order of the Phoenix; Order of Friendship; Officer of the National Order of Merit
Also known as
Hugues Randolph Gall

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Hugues Gall?

French opera manager (1940–2024)

When was Hugues Gall born?

Hugues Gall was born on 18 March 1940 in Honfleur.

When did Hugues Gall die?

Hugues Gall died on 25 May 2024 in Nice.

What was Hugues Gall's occupation?

Hugues Gall was an opera director, artist, theatre manager, director and politician.

What nationality was Hugues Gall?

Hugues Gall was French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Hugues Gall

· Wikidata: Q3142545

· DBpedia: Hugues Gall

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