Jake Heggie Inducted into OPERA America Hall of Fame • October 2024
New York, NY
Photo by James Niebuhr
OPERA America is pleased to announce the induction of composer and mentor Jake Heggie to the Opera Hall of Fame as part of the class of 2024.
The Opera Hall of Fame recognizes the achievements of outstanding living American artists, administrators, and advocates who have strengthened the art form and the field. It was established on the occasion of OPERA America’s 50th anniversary in 2020 to help celebrate the progress of the industry over the past half-century. The 2024 inductees join a distinguished roster of honorees who are recognized prominently in OPERA America’s National Opera Center.
“The 2024 Opera Hall of Fame inductees, through their distinguished career achievements and remarkable dedication, have shaped the opera landscape in profound ways,” said Marc A. Scorca, president and CEO of OPERA America. “We are proud to honor their profound impact on opera in North America.”
Nominations for the Opera Hall of Fame are open to the public each year and are reviewed by a selection committee composed of established professionals and supporters from the field with a deep understanding of the entire opera industry. The 2024 Opera Hall of Fame inductees were selected from a pool of 191 worthy nominees.