On May 11, 2018, Paquito D’Rivera received an Honorary Doctorate of Musical Arts from the Manhattan School of Music. The presentation was made during the school’s Commencement Ceremony by MSM President James Gandre and Interim Provost Joan Gordon. D’Rivera was honored along with other luminaries including Placido Domingo, conductor Bernard Labadie, pianist Robert McDonald (DMA’90),… [Read More]
Awards
Por La Rivera de Paquito Album Wins Two Awards
Congratulations to Carlos Cano and Hernán Milla on their two awards on their album dedicated to Paquito D’Rivera’s unique artistry and vision entitled Por La Rivera de Paquito (which D’Rivera also performs on two tracks.) Global Music Awards – Gold Medal Winner The first of the two awards won the Gold Medal Winner in the… [Read More]
D’Rivera Receives the Harmony Program Award
On April 5, 2017, the Harmony Program presented Paquito D’Rivera the “Harmony Program Award” at their Spring Gala. The award is in recognition “for his musical achievements and for his dedication to fostering the musical aspirations of others.” The Gala was emceed by WQXR host, Terrance McKnight, and held at Tribeca Rooftop in New York… [Read More]