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New Compositions for the Play “Be Careful! The Sharks Will Eat You!”

May 10, 8:00 pm – Leonard Nimoy Thalia at Symphony Space, New York. A one-man-show written and performed by Jay Alvarez. Told with humor and pathos through the sensitive lens of a child, the story relates a family’s perilous escape … Continue reading

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Paquito D’Rivera to Direct Moody Scholarship Benefit Honoring Francisco Yobino

Paquito D’Rivera is pleased to be Musical Director for the Annual James Moody Scholarship Benefit Concert for Newark Youth. This year Paquito will lead and perform with 18 musicians celebrate James Moody and also honor Francisco Yobino, founder and producer … Continue reading

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Premiere of “The Elephant and the Clown” for Double Clarinet Quartet

On Oct. 13, 2012 at the Vandoren/Buffet Clarinet Ensemble Festival, Paquito D’Rivera’s new work "The Elephant and the Clown" is premiering for double Clarinet Quartet. The performance of the new work will be at 6:00 pm at the University of … Continue reading

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Paquito Declared Dilecto Son of Asuncion, Paraguay

Today, September 26, 2012, Paquito D’Rivera was declared "Hijo Dilecto de Asunción" (honesty with love and respectful recognition – son of Asunción). The honor comes from the city of Asunción, the capitol of Paraguay. Paquito D’Rivera was very moved, and … Continue reading

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In the Footsteps of Mangore Tour – Reviews From Trinidad

Two reviews of the concert on Sept. 16 at Queens Hall, Port-of-Spain in Trinidad. Reprise of a Guarani Cacique Paquito D’Rivera Thrills Queen Hall The tour "In the Footsteps of Mangore" with Berta Rojas continues throughout the Americas with Honduras … Continue reading

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