Frederica von Stade sings “Songs to the Moon” Excerpts
Frederica von Stade–mezzo-soprano Jake Heggie–piano 1998
Jake discusses Moby-Dick
Acclaimed composer Jake Heggie discusses the creation of his latest opera, Moby-Dick, an epic adaptation of Herman Melville’s classic novel. [2/2012] [Humanities] [Arts and Music] [Show ID: 23545]
Moby Dick – Overture
Overture to the opera Moby Dick by Jake Heggie. Performed by the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Timothy Sexton
Two Remain (Out of Darkness) “Artists’ Take”
In 2016, Music of Remembrance unveiled “Out of Darkness” by Jake Heggie and Gene Scheer. This 15-minute video takes you behind the scenes of this pathbreaking new opera’s creation and premiere.
Joyce DiDonato and the Brentano Quartet perform Jake Heggie’s Camille Claudel: Into The Fire.
Joyce DiDonato and the Brentano Quartet performed selections from their album, Into the Fire, at The Greene Space at WQXR. November 17, 2018. Joyce DiDonato appears courtesy of Warner Classics. Camille Claudel: Into The Fire 1. Rodin 2. La Valse 3. Shakuntala 4. La petite châtelaine 5. The Gossips 6. L’age mûr 7. Epilogue: Jessie [more]
A Hundred Thousand Stars from Two Remain (Out of Darkness) 2016
A Hundred Thousand Stars from Two Remain (Out of Darkness), 2016 Jake Heggie, composer; Gene Scheer, librettist Michael Mayes, baritone; Robert Orth, actor. Erich Parce, director; Joseph Mechavich, conductor; MOR Ensemble; Lighting and Scenic Designer: Matthew Antaky; Media Designer: David Murakami; Costumer: Rachel Kunze Wilkie May 26, 2016 San Francisco Conservatory of Music Length of [more]
“here/after” Recording Trailers
The “here/after” music trailers spotlight performances from the recording of the double-cd at The Scoring Stage at Skywalker Sound in September and October of 2012. This piece spotlights Joyce DiDonato’s performance of the song “The Gossips” from the composition entitled “Camille Claudel: Into the Fire”. These trailers were produced, directed and edited by Tom Schween [more]
Moby-Dick at San Francisco Opera
Herman Melville’s epic tale of a fierce, obsessive whaling-boat captain who descends into madness and puts his crew in mortal danger is brought to the stage in this thrilling production from San Francisco Opera.
An Evening about Moby-Dick With Jake Heggie and Ian Campbell
Acclaimed composer Jake Heggie and San Diego Opera General & Artistic Director Ian Campbell explore the creation of Heggie’s 2010 opera, Moby-Dick, based on Herman Melville’s classic novel, and what went into the composition of this stunning theatrical showpiece. In a lively and engaging conversation, the two discuss Heggie’s artistic process, his unique musical language, [more]
Dead Man Walking at Houston Grand Opera, 2011
Dead Man Walking at Houston Grand Opera, 2011. Joyce DiDonato, Frederica von Stade, Philip Cutlip, John Packard, Patrick Summers and Anthony Freud discuss HGO’s production of Jake Heggie’s Dead Man Walking. Music by Jake Heggie, Libretto by Terrence McNally, Based on the novel by Sister Helen Prejean.
Edna St. Vincent Millay (Lucy Miller Murray) 2014
Jake Heggie, composer Simone McIntosh, mezzo-soprano Leona Cheung, piano SONGFEST 2017 – songfest.us
Great Scott West Coast Premiere At San Diego Opera
KPBS arts reporter Beth Accomando previews Jake Heggie’s new opera “Great Scott.”
Earthrise for Musical Saw and String Quartet 2017
Earthrise by Jake Heggie. Commissioned by the Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival, Aloysia Friedmann, Artistic Director. The work honors Bill Anders, Apollo 8 astronaut, photographer of the iconic photo, OICMF patron, and saw fan. Premiered August, 2017. Performed by Anita Orne (saw) and the Miro Quartet (Daniel Ching – violin, William Fedkenheuer – violin, John [more]