Heather Jones
Heather Jones
(they/them)
Heather Jones is a mezzo and performance artist gaining a reputation for amplifying queer and trans stories in opera, most recently in As One with Kentucky Opera, in the world premiere of Bryce McClendon’s new play The Smallest Sound in the Smallest Space at the Clark Theatre in Lincoln Center, and in a chamber opera titled Expostulation(s) of Mary produced by the Grammy nominated Wild Up Ensemble. In recent seasons, Heather sang the roles of Nerone in L'incoronazione di Poppea, Dido in Dido and Aeneas, and Paquette in Candide, as well as solos in Pergolesi’s Stabat Mater, Mozart’s Requiem, and Britten’s Canticles II and IV. As an ensemble singer, Heather regularly collaborates with 4th Wall Ensemble, Musica Sacra, Beth Morrison Projects, ChamberQUEER, Bard Music Festival, and Spoleto Festival USA. Heather was a 2021 finalist in the American Traditions Vocal Competition and winner of the Sherrill Milnes American Opera Award.