Michael Campbell

Michael Campbell has enjoyed a distinguished career as a woodwind performer and educator. A graduate of the Manhattan School of Music, where he studied bassoon under Stephen Maxym, he has performed extensively across orchestral, chamber, and solo settings. He was a member of the Johannesburg SABC Orchestra before joining the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra, where he served as Bass Clarinet and Saxophone player for 33 seasons.

Throughout his career, Michael has worked with some of the most renowned figures in classical music, including Aaron Copland, Leonard Bernstein, and Gennady Rozhdestvensky. He has performed under legendary conductors and played in landmark productions, from contemporary premieres with Charles Wuorinen’s Group for Contemporary Music to operatic performances with the Metropolitan Opera Extension Group.

Beyond performance, Michael is an experienced educator, having taught at the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts, Chinese University of Hong Kong, and various international schools. He specializes in woodwind instruction and ensemble coaching, drawing on his rich background in orchestral, operatic, and historical performance practice. His students have excelled in ABRSM and Trinity examinations, and he remains passionate about fostering musical expression and technical excellence in young musicians.