Photograph taken during a reception and dinner for composer and pianist Jake Heggie. This photo shows an aerial view of a round reception table and table settings such a centerpiece, glassware, silverware, and dinnerware.

Photograph taken during a reception and dinner for composer and pianist Jake Heggie. This photo shows an aerial view of the event's cocktail hour. Attendees are dressed in formal attire and are conversing in groups. More than two dozen attendees are visible in the photo.

Photograph taken during a reception and dinner for composer and pianist Jake Heggie. This photo shows an aerial view of the event's cocktail hour. Attendees are dressed in formal attire and are conversing in groups. More than two dozen attendees are visible in the photo.

Photograph taken during a reception and dinner for composer and pianist Jake Heggie. This photo shows an aerial view of the reception tables at the event. The round tables are set in rows of four. A large screen at the background of the image shows a screen with a headshot of a performer and reads "Laura Krumm...(MM '12), Adler Fellow...San Francisco Opera."

Photograph taken during a recording session for the Ahab Symphony by composer and pianist Jake Heggie which premiered at the University of North Texas in 2013. This photo shows two rows of audience members. Some of the audience members are holding white booklets.

Photograph taken during a recording session for the Ahab Symphony by composer and pianist Jake Heggie which premiered at the University of North Texas in 2013. This photo shows about three rows of the audience. Some of the audience members are holding white booklets.

Photograph taken during a reception and dinner for composer and pianist Jake Heggie. This photo shows the centerpiece of a reception table, which is made up of a glass fish bowl, green, clear and blue marbles, and a paper origami depiction of a whale.

Photograph taken during rehearsal for composer and pianist Jake Heggie's Ahab Symphony which premiered at the University of North Texas in 2013. This photo shows choir singers on a balcony holding choir booklets.

Photograph taken during the premiere of composer and pianist Jake Heggie's Ahab Symphony at the University of North Texas. This photo shows a choir performing in front of the Winspear Hall organ. The Choir members are holding black booklets.

Photograph taken in an art gallery exhibit during a reception following a concert by composer and pianist Jake Heggie. This photo shows a close-up view of an art installation. The installation shows pieces of papers and news clippings attached to a string and pinned to a wall.

Photograph taken in an art gallery exhibit during a reception following a concert by composer and pianist Jake Heggie. This photo shows a close-up of art hanging on a gallery wall. The art is made up of white sheets of paper with black ink attached to a string that is pinned to the gallery wall.

Photograph taken in an art gallery exhibit during a reception following a concert by composer and pianist Jake Heggie. This photo shows a close-up view of an art installation. The installation shows pieces of papers and news clippings attached to a string and pinned to a wall.

Photograph taken during a recording session for the Ahab Symphony by composer and pianist Jake Heggie which premiered at the University of North Texas in 2013. This photo shows a close-up of the conductor during the musicians performance.

Photograph taken during a recording session for the Ahab Symphony by composer and pianist Jake Heggie which premiered at the University of North Texas in 2013. This photo shows a close-up of the conductor during the musicians performance.

Photograph taken during the premiere of composer and pianist Jake Heggie's Ahab Symphony at the University of North Texas. This photo shows a close-up of Heggie on stage holding a microphone.

Photograph taken during the premiere of composer and pianist Jake Heggie's Ahab Symphony at the University of North Texas. This photo shows a close-up of Heggie on stage holding a microphone.

Photograph taken during a recording session for the Ahab Symphony by composer and pianist Jake Heggie which premiered at the University of North Texas in 2013. This photo shows a man on a conductor stand talking to the string instrument musicians closest to the stand.

Photograph taken during a recording session for the Ahab Symphony by composer and pianist Jake Heggie which premiered at the University of North Texas in 2013. This photo shows a man on a conductor stand talking to the string instrument musicians closest to the stand.

Photograph taken during a recording session for the Ahab Symphony by composer and pianist Jake Heggie which premiered at the University of North Texas in 2013. This photo shows a close-up of a man sitting in front of computers in the recording booth.

Photograph taken during rehearsal for composer and pianist Jake Heggie's Ahab Symphony which premiered at the University of North Texas in 2013. This photo shows a close-up of the singer and conductor rehearsing. Violinists are also visible in the image.

Photograph taken during a recording session for the Ahab Symphony by composer and pianist Jake Heggie which premiered at the University of North Texas in 2013. This photo shows a close-up of the conductor directing the musicians.

Photograph taken during the premiere of composer and pianist Jake Heggie's Ahab Symphony at the University of North Texas. This photo shows a close-up of the orchestra's conductor. Violinists and a cello player are also visible in the background of the image.

Photograph taken during the premiere of composer and pianist Jake Heggie's Ahab Symphony at the University of North Texas. This photo shows a close-up of a conductor. Violinists and cellists are also visible in the background.

Photograph taken during rehearsal for composer and pianist Jake Heggie's Ahab Symphony which premiered at the University of North Texas in 2013. This photo shows a close-up of the conductor directing the musicians.