Background
Campbell, Ian David was born on December 21, 1945 in Brisbane, Australia. Came to the United States, 1982.
Campbell, Ian David was born on December 21, 1945 in Brisbane, Australia. Came to the United States, 1982.
Bachelor, University Sydney, Australia, 1967.
Principal tenor singer Australian Opera, Sydney, 1967-1974. Senior music officer Australia Council, 1974-1976. General manager, stage director State Opera South Australia, Adelaide, 1976-1982.
Assistant artistic administrator Metropolitan Opera, New York City, 1982-1983. General director, artistic director San Diego Opera, since 1983. Guest lecturer University Adelaide, 1978.
Consultant Lyric Opera, Queensland, Australia, 1980—1981. Guest professor music San Diego State University, 1986. Board directors Opera America, Washington, 1986—1995, 1997—2004, chairman board directors, 2001—2004.
Chairman auditions judging panel Metropolitan Opera, Sydney, 1989.
Member, board directors San Diego Convention and Visitors Bureau, since 1997. Fellow Australian Institute Management. Member Kona Kai Club, Rotary, San Diego Pres Club (Headliner award 1991).
Married Ann Spira; children: Benjamin, David.