David bennett artist biography

David Bennett (opera director)

American opera director

David Bennett

Bornc. 1963 (age 61–62)

Kansas City, Missouri

NationalityAmerican
Occupation(s)Opera singer and director
Known forGeneral director of San Diego Opera

David Bennett (born c.

1963) is the general director of the San Diego Opera.

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Prior to that he was the executive director of Gotham Chamber Opera. He began his opera career as a singer, performing as a baritone for multiple companies.

Early life and education

Bennett was born in Kansas City, Missouri.[1] His mother was a pianist and piano teacher, and his brother is a jazz trumpeter.

He began singing and acting in high school and began to focus on opera in college.[2] He earned a degree in music from Texas Christian University. He has Master of Business Administration and Master of Arts Administration degrees from Southern Methodist University.[3]

Career

A baritone, he performed David Bennett - Biography - askART NOK