Brian Large: key obituary facts
Is Brian Large dead? Yes. Brian Large died on May 23, 2026, at age 87.
Cause of death: Brian Large's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Brian Large known for?
He was a British film director.
More about Brian Large
Born: 16 February 1939.
Place of birth: London.
Gender: male.
Occupation: film director, television director, director, producer.
Nationality: United Kingdom.
Education: Royal Academy of Music.
Brian Large, the English opera director, died on May 23, 2026, at the age of 87.
He was known as one of the leading television directors specializing in opera and classical music. Born in London in 1939, he studied at the Royal Academy of Music and later at the University of London, where he earned doctorates in music and philosophy.
Large joined BBC2 in 1965 as a director with responsibility for music and opera and was appointed chief opera producer in 1970. He also wrote on Czech and Slavic opera, including works on Bedřich Smetana and Bohuslav Martinů.