Hampe, Michael (Hermann)

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Hampe, Michael (Hermann) (b Heidelberg, 1935). Ger. director. Studied vc., musicology, and philosophy. Worked as prod. at municipal theatres in Berne 1961–4 and Zurich 1965–70. Dir., Nat. Th., Mannheim, 1972–5. Intendant, Cologne Opera from 1975. Prod. opera at Salzburg (début 1982, Così fan tutte), Vienna, Paris, Milan, Edinburgh Fest., and London. CG début 1984 (Andrea Chénier).