On July 27, 2018, Paquito D’Rivera joins a star-studded cast and the National Symphony Orchestra, at Wolf Trap in “Bernstein at 100 – A Celebration” in Vienna, Virginia. The program, featuring the National Symphony Orchestra conducted by Michael Barrett, reflects the wealth and breadth of Leonard Bernstein’s music. Paquito D’Rivera shines the spotlight on Bernstein… [Read More]
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D’Rivera Receives Honorary Doctorate
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]
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]