OPERA America announces the induction of seven artists, administrators, and advocates to the Opera Hall of Fame as the class of 2024.

The 2024 Opera Hall of Fame inductees are:

              Adele Addison: soprano and teacher

              Justino Díaz: bass-baritone and teacher

              Jake Heggie: composer and mentor

              Carol F. Henry: founding trustee and philanthropist

              Wayne Sanders: artist, pianist, and arts leader

              Sarah Billinghurst Solomon: artistic administrator and philanthropist

              Teresa Stratas: soprano and actress

The Opera Hall of Fame recognises living American artists, administrators and advocates who have strengthened the art form and the field. It was established on OPERA America’s 50^th anniversary in 2020. The 2024 inductees join a roster of honourees who are recognised prominently in OPERA America’s National Opera Centre.

OPERA America will induct members of the 2024 class into the Opera Hall of Fame at the OPERA America Salutes awards dinner on 7 March 2025 in New York City. The event will include musical performances by singers from the Metropolitan Opera’s Lindemann Young Artist Development Program. The awards dinner generates support for OPERA America’s professional development programs. Proceeds underwrite the organisation’s Leadership Intensive, New General Director Roundtables and Mentorship Programs.

Nominations for the Opera Hall of Fame are open to the public each year and are reviewed by a selection committee of professionals and supporters from the field. The 2024 Opera Hall of Fame inductees were selected from a pool of 191 nominees. Nominations for the 2025 cycle of Opera Hall of Fame will be accepted in spring 2025.

For more information about tickets to OPERA America Salutes visit here in autumn 2024.

For more information about the Opera Hall of Fame and to submit nominations visit here.