The project received support from the "new music" community.
The phrase in the context of "Open Music" or performing arts primarily refers to Paul Pinto’s "MANO A MANO: An Operatic Monodrama" , a solo operatic work that premiered at La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club in early 2026.
While the term "Open Music" is often used broadly for accessible or collaborative musical initiatives, Pinto's work is a flagship example of experimental "new music" that blends operatic tradition with modern improvisation. Mano A Mano (Open Music
: Mano a Mano is a chorus founded in Havana. It challenges "machismo culture" through choral music.
: The project was supported by the New York State Council on the Arts, New Music USA, Opera America, and the Aaron Copland Fund for Music. The project received support from the "new music" community
: Paul Pinto, a composer and performer based in Jersey City. He is known for his work with the collective thingNY.
This 90-minute "operatic monodrama" explores themes of toxic masculinity. It does so through the lens of a medieval storytelling bard. The performance is known for virtuosic vocal performance and immersive staging. : Mano a Mano is a chorus founded in Havana
Further details are available on Paul Pinto’s specific composition or a list of upcoming Mexican cultural festivals organized by the New York nonprofit. MANO A MANO: an operatic monodrama - February 12-22
