1986, 1987
Otto Guth Memorial Award, San Francisco Opera’s Merola Opera Program

1998
Stolichnaya’s Artist of the Year

2001
Distinguished Alumnus, San Francisco Opera’s Merola Opera Program

2002
Grammy Award, Bel Canto (2002 Recording)

2006
Named One of the 25 Most Powerful Names in U.S. Opera, Opera News

2008
Stars Of Australia Award

2013
Lecturer, Rice University’s Campbell Lecture Series

2015
San Francisco Opera Medal, San Francisco Opera