Jake Heggie Tickets
Jake Heggie Concert Tickets
Hear a classical performance from a modern composer with Jake Heggie tickets. The composer John Heggie, who goes by Jake, was born in West Palm Beach, Florida. He has composed more than half a dozen operas, including Dead Man Walking, Great Scott, Moby-Dick and If I Were You. He also has written over 250 songs, including vocal, chamber and orchestral music.
Heggie’s family relocated to Columbus, Ohio shortly after he was born. He started piano lessons at the age of seven. Heggie began writing music shortly after his father’s death. Heggie studied at the American University in Paris and at UCLA, where he received his bachelor's and also graduate studies.
Enjoy modern work with Jake Heggie tickets. After graduation, Heggie performed with his wife Johanna Harris, touring the country until he was diagnosed with focal dystonia, which caused him to be unable to perform. He took a job in public relations and began composing again around 1993. His big break came when he gave the mezzo-soprano singer Frederica von Stade the music for his composition Three Folk Songs as a gift.
As a result of the piece, Heggie was asked to collaborate with Terence McNally on writing an opera. He was named the CHASE Composer-in-Residence for the San Francisco Opera, affording him the opportunity to compose Dead Man Walking, which launched his career.
How much are Jake Heggie tickets?
Jake Heggie ticket prices start around $62 per ticket. Some of the more popular symphonies and philharmonics can range significantly higher with tickets in the $150-$250 range. If you’re looking to have a great night out without breaking the bank, you should look at seats in the balcony or upper grand tier.
Jake Heggie Concert Schedule
You can typically catch Jake Heggie at iconic venues like Walt Disney Concert Hall in LA, Isaac Stern Auditorium at Carnegie Hall in NY and Verizon Hall at the Kimmel Center in Philadelphia. TicketSmarter makes seeing Jake Heggie even better with our easy-to-navigate concert schedule, which shows every upcoming Jake Heggie tour date and location. Jake Heggie concert tickets make a great gift for family members of all ages.
