Short bio Jake Heggie
Full biography Jake Heggie
Jake Heggie is a highly respected and renowned American composer, known for his exceptional work in the fields of opera, vocal, chamber, and orchestral music. Born on March 31, 1961, in West Palm Beach, Florida, Heggie grew up listening to a wide variety of musical genres, which is evident in his eclectic and diverse body of work.
Heggie earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in piano performance from UCLA, his Master's degree in music from the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, and also spent two years studying composition with noted composer Dominick Argento at the University of Minnesota. Heggie's compositions are characterized by their rich lyricism, lush harmonies, and evocative storytelling.
His operas, in particular, have garnered widespread acclaim and are regularly performed in opera houses around the world. Notable works by Heggie include "Dead Man Walking," "Great Scott," "Moby-Dick," and "The End of the Affair."
He is also known for his exceptional art songs and chamber music, which often feature stirring melodies and deeply emotional themes. Additionally, Heggie frequently collaborates with leading singers and musicians, and his works have been performed by some of the most celebrated performers in the classical music industry.
Despite his many accolades and accomplishments, Heggie remains humble and grounded, and he continues to dedicate himself to his craft with passion and integrity. Today, he is considered one of the preeminent composers of his generation and a major force in the world of classical music.
Compositions featuring Jake Heggie
| # | Name | Duration | Genre | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Overture for string orchestra | 5:42 min | Orchestral | 2023 |
| 2 | Intonations: Songs from the Violins of Hope, for mezzo-soprano, 4 violins, viola & cello | 40:17 min | Vocal Music | 2020 |
| 3 | Songs for Murdered Sisters, for baritone & piano (or orchesetra) | 27:19 min | Vocal Music | 2020 |
| 4 | If I Were You, opera | Opera | 2019 | |
| 5 | These Strangers, song cycle for soprano & piano | 10:57 min | Vocal Music | 2018 |
| 6 | It's a Wonderful Life, opera | 126:36 min | Opera | 2016 |
| 7 | Iconic Legacies: First Ladies at the Smithsonian, for mezzo-soprano & piano | 15:32 min | Vocal Music | 2015 |
| 8 | The Work at Hand, for mezzo-soprano, cello & piano (or orchestra) | 18:39 min | Vocal Music | 2015 |
| 9 | Great Scott, opera | 155:45 min | Opera | 2015 |
| 10 | Newer Every Day: Songs for Kiri, for soprano & piano | 11:50 min | Vocal Music | 2014 |
| 11 | The Radio Hour, opera in one act for soloists, chorus & orchestra | 38:48 min | Opera | 2014 |
| 12 | Of Laughter and Farewell, for baritone & piano | 8:09 min | Vocal Music | 2013 |
| 13 | Farewell Auschwitz, for soprano, mezzo-soprano, baritone & ensemble | 27:38 min | Vocal Music | 2013 |
| 14 | Another Sunrise, for soprano, clarinet, violin, cello, double bass & piano | 28:37 min | Vocal Music | 2012 |
| 15 | Soliloquy, for flute & piano | 4:33 min | Chamber Music | 2012 |
| 16 | Camille Claudel: Into the Fire, for mezzo-soprano & string quartet | 33:21 min | Vocal Music | 2012 |
| 17 | The Breaking Waves, for voice & piano | Vocal Music | 2011 | |
| 18 | Pieces of 9/11: Memories from Houston, for 2 sopranos, baritone, violin, cello & guitar | 29:24 min | Vocal Music | 2011 |
| 19 | A Question of Light, for baritone & piano | 19:56 min | Vocal Music | 2011 |
| 20 | Fury of Light, concerto for flute & piano or orchestra | 15:37 min | Concerto | 2009 |
| 21 | Friendly Persuasions: Homage to Poulenc, for tenor, flute, clarinet, cello & piano | 11:25 min | Vocal Music | 2008 |
| 22 | For a Look or a Touch, for narrator, baritone, flute, clarinet, violin, cello & piano | 28:04 min | Vocal Music | 2007 |
| 23 | Final Monologue from Master Class, for voice & piano | 6:27 min | Vocal Music | 2007 |
| 24 | Facing Forward/Looking Back, duets (5) for 2 voices & piano | Vocal Music | 2007 | |
| 25 | Three Decembers, chamber opera in 2 acts | 87:54 min | Opera | 2007 |
| 26 | Statuesque, for voice & piano | 19:23 min | Vocal Music | 2005 |
| 27 | Here and Gone, song cycle for 2 voices & piano quartet | 19:24 min | Vocal Music | 2005 |
| 28 | At the Statue of Venus, musical scene for voice & piano | 25:05 min | Vocal Music | 2005 |
| 29 | Some Times of Day, songs (3) for voice & piano | 11:06 min | Vocal Music | 2004 |
| 30 | The End of the Affair, opera | Vocal Music | 2004 | |
| 31 | Winter Roses, for voice, string quartet, double bass, wind quintet & piano | Vocal Music | 2004 | |
| 32 | Grow Old Along With Me!, for voice & piano | 2:37 min | Vocal Music | 2004 |
| 33 | He will Gather Us Around, for chorus | 6:18 min | Choral | 2003 |
| 34 | The Moon is a Mirror, songs (5) for voice & piano | 14:03 min | Vocal Music | 2001 |
| 35 | Dead Man Walking, opera | 144:23 min | Opera | 2000 |
| 36 | How Well I Knew the Light, for soprano & piano | 4:38 min | Vocal Music | 2000 |
| 37 | Patterns, for mezzo-soprano & female chorus | 14:32 min | Choral | 1999 |
| 38 | Songs and Sonnets to Ophelia, song cycle for voice & piano | 11:56 min | Vocal Music | 1999 |
| 39 | Songs to the Moon, for voice & piano | 13:26 min | Vocal Music | 1998 |
| 40 | Natural Selection, for soprano & piano | 17:20 min | Vocal Music | 1997 |
| 41 | Dixie, for voice & piano | 4:01 min | Vocal Music | 1997 |
| 42 | Paper Wings, for mezzo-soprano & piano (or orchestra) | 8:22 min | Vocal Music | 1997 |
| 43 | My true love hath my heart, for 2 voices, cello & piano | 3:34 min | Vocal Music | 1996 |
| 44 | Eve-Song, song cycle for soprano & piano | 28:00 min | Vocal Music | 1996 |
| 45 | To Say Before Going to Sleep, for voice & piano | 2:45 min | Vocal Music | 1987 |
| 46 | The Leather-Winged Bat | 2:13 min | Miscellaneous (Classical) | - |
| 47 | Barb'ry Allen | 3:14 min | Miscellaneous (Classical) | - |
| 48 | White in the Moon, for voice & piano | 2:53 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 49 | Before the Storm, songs (4) for voice, cello & piano | 12:24 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 50 | Danny Boy, folk song arrangement | 3:18 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 51 | Joy Alone, song for voice & piano | 3:34 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 52 | The Road to Bethlehem, for voice & piano ("The Savior must have been") | 1:49 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 53 | John Adams' Prayer, for chorus (part of collaborative work "Sing out Mr. President") | 1:19 min | Choral | - |
| 54 | Of Gods and Cats, for voice & piano | 6:12 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 55 | He's Gone Away | 3:17 min | Miscellaneous (Classical) | - |
| 56 | I'm Excited. No You're Not, for piano (after Sondheim) | 5:15 min | Keyboard | - |
| 57 | The Deepest Desire, four dramatic songs of praise | 17:45 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 58 | From the Book of Nightmares, for soprano, cello & piano | 14:42 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 59 | On the Road to Christmas, for soprano & string orchestra | 15:27 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 60 | Spring Forward, for cello | 5:07 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 61 | Sophie's Song, for voice & piano | 2:39 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 62 | I would not paint a picture, for voice & piano | 3:21 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 63 | I Shall Not Live in Vain, song for voice & piano | 3:36 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 64 | Rise and Fall, song cycle for voice & piano | 16:36 min | Vocal Music | - |
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