News

October 28, 2020
Paola announced new album 'Con Alma' with vocalist/composer Magos Herrera
The album features original works by Prestini and Herrera alongside classic songs from the Mexican and Jazz songbook
Read More
Paola to participate in 'Tree of 40 Fruit: The New York Apples' at Pioneer Works on October 3
September 23, 2020
On October 3, Paola will join Pioneer Works for a planting ceremony for "Tree of 40 Fruit: The New York Apples."
Read More
Paola featured in The Met Guild podcast 'Opera in the New Millennium'
August 3, 2020
Paola joined lecturers Naomi Barrettara and Elspeth Davis to discuss her work as a contemporary composer.
Read More
Jeffrey Zeigler performs Paola's 'From the Bones to the Fossils' during Bang on a Can's Marathon
July 16, 2020
The Livestream, which takes place on August 16, will feature a performance of Paola's piece by cellist Jeffrey Zeigler.
Read More
Paola speaks with the Mexican Cultural Institute in DC
June 11, 2020
Paola and Mexican singer, Magos Herrera, about the destiny and reinvention of performing arts in the new normal.
Read More
Join me and Helga through August as part of Live @ National Sawdust Digital Discovery Festival
May 26, 2020
Masterclasses are live performances that present established artists performing and discussing their experiences
Read More
Paola joins All Arts Live Virtual Conversation Series to discuss grappling with the COVID-19 Pandemic
May 26, 2020
Paola joined Taylor Mac, Aszure Barton, and Du’Bois A’Keen live for a conversation about adapting during the pandemic.
Read More
Universe in Verse
April 22, 2020
For Earth Day 2020, Maria Popova asked me to be part of her tremendous yearly project, the Universe in Verse
Read More
Postponement Galore
March 15, 2020
Like everyone fortunate enough to have work, my Spring and Summer and Fall were canceled
Read More
New York Philharmonic premieres Paola's 'Thrush Song'
February 10, 2020
The New York Philharmonic premiered Paola's new song cycle 'Thrush Song,' based on the Rachel Carson's 'Silent Spring.'
Read More
Paola Announces 2018-2019 Season
September 1, 2018
2018-2019 saw the premiere of Room 35 with cellist Jeffrey Zeigler at the famed Italian series, La Milanesiana, and more
Read More
Paola Announces 2017-2018 Season
September 1, 2017
2017-2018 saw the premiere of a new opera, album, production.
Read More
Paola Announces 2016-2017 Season
September 1, 2016
This season featured the premiere of new works and acclaim
Read More
Paola announces 2015-16 Season
September 1, 2015
New projects including the Hubble Cantata, Gilgamesh, Oceanic Verses, Aging Magician, and more
Read More
Paola announces 2012-13 Season
September 1, 2012
Paola announces new works in development including a new performance space in Williamsburg, new works, and more
Read More
Winter 2010 Updates
December 23, 2010
Premieres, debuts, and new collaborations to share for Winter 2010.
Read More
Paola announces her new work: Yoani
December 1, 2010
My new work: Yoani, is a new work based on the real life story of Yoani Sanchez, a Cuban philologist, and blogger.
Read More
2009-10 Season Highlights
July 1, 2010
Looking back on an exciting season of new projects, collaborations, and productions.
Read More
Paola announces her new work, Oceanic Verses
April 20, 2010
Paola announces her new opera, Oceanic Verses, a collaboration with filmmaker Ali Hossaini
Read More
2009 News Updates
December 31, 2009
A collection of Paola's news updates from 2009.
Read More
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2020

Paola announced new album 'Con Alma' with vocalist/composer Magos Herrera

The album features original works by Prestini and Herrera alongside classic songs from the Mexican and Jazz songbook
Read More

News Listings

October 28, 2020
Paola announced new album 'Con Alma' with vocalist/composer Magos Herrera
The album features original works by Prestini and Herrera alongside classic songs from the Mexican and Jazz songbook
Read More
September 23, 2020
Paola to participate in 'Tree of 40 Fruit: The New York Apples' at Pioneer Works on October 3
On October 3, Paola will join Pioneer Works for a planting ceremony for "Tree of 40 Fruit: The New York Apples."
Read More
August 3, 2020
Paola featured in The Met Guild podcast 'Opera in the New Millennium'
Paola joined lecturers Naomi Barrettara and Elspeth Davis to discuss her work as a contemporary composer.
Read More
July 16, 2020
Jeffrey Zeigler performs Paola's 'From the Bones to the Fossils' during Bang on a Can's Marathon
The Livestream, which takes place on August 16, will feature a performance of Paola's piece by cellist Jeffrey Zeigler.
Read More
June 11, 2020
Paola speaks with the Mexican Cultural Institute in DC
Paola and Mexican singer, Magos Herrera, about the destiny and reinvention of performing arts in the new normal.
Read More
May 26, 2020
Join me and Helga through August as part of Live @ National Sawdust Digital Discovery Festival
Masterclasses are live performances that present established artists performing and discussing their experiences
Read More
May 26, 2020
Paola joins All Arts Live Virtual Conversation Series to discuss grappling with the COVID-19 Pandemic
Paola joined Taylor Mac, Aszure Barton, and Du’Bois A’Keen live for a conversation about adapting during the pandemic.
Read More
April 22, 2020
Universe in Verse
For Earth Day 2020, Maria Popova asked me to be part of her tremendous yearly project, the Universe in Verse
Read More
March 15, 2020
Postponement Galore
Like everyone fortunate enough to have work, my Spring and Summer and Fall were canceled
Read More
February 10, 2020
New York Philharmonic premieres Paola's 'Thrush Song'
The New York Philharmonic premiered Paola's new song cycle 'Thrush Song,' based on the Rachel Carson's 'Silent Spring.'
Read More
September 1, 2018
Paola Announces 2018-2019 Season
2018-2019 saw the premiere of Room 35 with cellist Jeffrey Zeigler at the famed Italian series, La Milanesiana, and more
Read More
September 1, 2017
Paola Announces 2017-2018 Season
2017-2018 saw the premiere of a new opera, album, production.
Read More
September 1, 2016
Paola Announces 2016-2017 Season
This season featured the premiere of new works and acclaim
Read More
September 1, 2015
Paola announces 2015-16 Season
New projects including the Hubble Cantata, Gilgamesh, Oceanic Verses, Aging Magician, and more
Read More
September 1, 2012
Paola announces 2012-13 Season
Paola announces new works in development including a new performance space in Williamsburg, new works, and more
Read More
December 23, 2010
Winter 2010 Updates
Premieres, debuts, and new collaborations to share for Winter 2010.
Read More
December 1, 2010
Paola announces her new work: Yoani
My new work: Yoani, is a new work based on the real life story of Yoani Sanchez, a Cuban philologist, and blogger.
Read More
July 1, 2010
2009-10 Season Highlights
Looking back on an exciting season of new projects, collaborations, and productions.
Read More
April 20, 2010
Paola announces her new work, Oceanic Verses
Paola announces her new opera, Oceanic Verses, a collaboration with filmmaker Ali Hossaini
Read More
December 31, 2009
2009 News Updates
A collection of Paola's news updates from 2009.
Read More
October 28, 2020
Paola announced new album 'Con Alma' with vocalist/composer Magos Herrera
The album features original works by Prestini and Herrera alongside classic songs from the Mexican and Jazz songbook
Read More
September 23, 2020
Paola to participate in 'Tree of 40 Fruit: The New York Apples' at Pioneer Works on October 3
On October 3, Paola will join Pioneer Works for a planting ceremony for "Tree of 40 Fruit: The New York Apples."
Read More
August 3, 2020
Paola featured in The Met Guild podcast 'Opera in the New Millennium'
Paola joined lecturers Naomi Barrettara and Elspeth Davis to discuss her work as a contemporary composer.
Read More
July 16, 2020
Jeffrey Zeigler performs Paola's 'From the Bones to the Fossils' during Bang on a Can's Marathon
The Livestream, which takes place on August 16, will feature a performance of Paola's piece by cellist Jeffrey Zeigler.
Read More
June 11, 2020
Paola speaks with the Mexican Cultural Institute in DC
Paola and Mexican singer, Magos Herrera, about the destiny and reinvention of performing arts in the new normal.
Read More
May 26, 2020
Join me and Helga through August as part of Live @ National Sawdust Digital Discovery Festival
Masterclasses are live performances that present established artists performing and discussing their experiences
Read More
May 26, 2020
Paola joins All Arts Live Virtual Conversation Series to discuss grappling with the COVID-19 Pandemic
Paola joined Taylor Mac, Aszure Barton, and Du’Bois A’Keen live for a conversation about adapting during the pandemic.
Read More
April 22, 2020
Universe in Verse
For Earth Day 2020, Maria Popova asked me to be part of her tremendous yearly project, the Universe in Verse
Read More
March 15, 2020
Postponement Galore
Like everyone fortunate enough to have work, my Spring and Summer and Fall were canceled
Read More
February 10, 2020
New York Philharmonic premieres Paola's 'Thrush Song'
The New York Philharmonic premiered Paola's new song cycle 'Thrush Song,' based on the Rachel Carson's 'Silent Spring.'
Read More
September 1, 2018
Paola Announces 2018-2019 Season
2018-2019 saw the premiere of Room 35 with cellist Jeffrey Zeigler at the famed Italian series, La Milanesiana, and more
Read More
September 1, 2017
Paola Announces 2017-2018 Season
2017-2018 saw the premiere of a new opera, album, production.
Read More
September 1, 2016
Paola Announces 2016-2017 Season
This season featured the premiere of new works and acclaim
Read More
September 1, 2015
Paola announces 2015-16 Season
New projects including the Hubble Cantata, Gilgamesh, Oceanic Verses, Aging Magician, and more
Read More
September 1, 2012
Paola announces 2012-13 Season
Paola announces new works in development including a new performance space in Williamsburg, new works, and more
Read More
December 23, 2010
Winter 2010 Updates
Premieres, debuts, and new collaborations to share for Winter 2010.
Read More
December 1, 2010
Paola announces her new work: Yoani
My new work: Yoani, is a new work based on the real life story of Yoani Sanchez, a Cuban philologist, and blogger.
Read More
July 1, 2010
2009-10 Season Highlights
Looking back on an exciting season of new projects, collaborations, and productions.
Read More
April 20, 2010
Paola announces her new work, Oceanic Verses
Paola announces her new opera, Oceanic Verses, a collaboration with filmmaker Ali Hossaini
Read More
December 31, 2009
2009 News Updates
A collection of Paola's news updates from 2009.
Read More
October 28, 2020
Paola announced new album 'Con Alma' with vocalist/composer Magos Herrera
The album features original works by Prestini and Herrera alongside classic songs from the Mexican and Jazz songbook
Read More
September 23, 2020
Paola to participate in 'Tree of 40 Fruit: The New York Apples' at Pioneer Works on October 3
On October 3, Paola will join Pioneer Works for a planting ceremony for "Tree of 40 Fruit: The New York Apples."
Read More
August 3, 2020
Paola featured in The Met Guild podcast 'Opera in the New Millennium'
Paola joined lecturers Naomi Barrettara and Elspeth Davis to discuss her work as a contemporary composer.
Read More
July 16, 2020
Jeffrey Zeigler performs Paola's 'From the Bones to the Fossils' during Bang on a Can's Marathon
The Livestream, which takes place on August 16, will feature a performance of Paola's piece by cellist Jeffrey Zeigler.
Read More
June 11, 2020
Paola speaks with the Mexican Cultural Institute in DC
Paola and Mexican singer, Magos Herrera, about the destiny and reinvention of performing arts in the new normal.
Read More
May 26, 2020
Join me and Helga through August as part of Live @ National Sawdust Digital Discovery Festival
Masterclasses are live performances that present established artists performing and discussing their experiences
Read More
May 26, 2020
Paola joins All Arts Live Virtual Conversation Series to discuss grappling with the COVID-19 Pandemic
Paola joined Taylor Mac, Aszure Barton, and Du’Bois A’Keen live for a conversation about adapting during the pandemic.
Read More
April 22, 2020
Universe in Verse
For Earth Day 2020, Maria Popova asked me to be part of her tremendous yearly project, the Universe in Verse
Read More
March 15, 2020
Postponement Galore
Like everyone fortunate enough to have work, my Spring and Summer and Fall were canceled
Read More
February 10, 2020
New York Philharmonic premieres Paola's 'Thrush Song'
The New York Philharmonic premiered Paola's new song cycle 'Thrush Song,' based on the Rachel Carson's 'Silent Spring.'
Read More
September 1, 2018
Paola Announces 2018-2019 Season
2018-2019 saw the premiere of Room 35 with cellist Jeffrey Zeigler at the famed Italian series, La Milanesiana, and more
Read More
September 1, 2017
Paola Announces 2017-2018 Season
2017-2018 saw the premiere of a new opera, album, production.
Read More
September 1, 2016
Paola Announces 2016-2017 Season
This season featured the premiere of new works and acclaim
Read More
September 1, 2015
Paola announces 2015-16 Season
New projects including the Hubble Cantata, Gilgamesh, Oceanic Verses, Aging Magician, and more
Read More
September 1, 2012
Paola announces 2012-13 Season
Paola announces new works in development including a new performance space in Williamsburg, new works, and more
Read More
December 23, 2010
Winter 2010 Updates
Premieres, debuts, and new collaborations to share for Winter 2010.
Read More
December 1, 2010
Paola announces her new work: Yoani
My new work: Yoani, is a new work based on the real life story of Yoani Sanchez, a Cuban philologist, and blogger.
Read More
July 1, 2010
2009-10 Season Highlights
Looking back on an exciting season of new projects, collaborations, and productions.
Read More
April 20, 2010
Paola announces her new work, Oceanic Verses
Paola announces her new opera, Oceanic Verses, a collaboration with filmmaker Ali Hossaini
Read More
December 31, 2009
2009 News Updates
A collection of Paola's news updates from 2009.
Read More
October 28, 2020

Paola announced new album 'Con Alma' with vocalist/composer Magos Herrera

The album features original works by Prestini and Herrera alongside classic songs from the Mexican and Jazz songbook

Read More
September 23, 2020

Paola to participate in 'Tree of 40 Fruit: The New York Apples' at Pioneer Works on October 3

On October 3, Paola will join Pioneer Works for a planting ceremony for "Tree of 40 Fruit: The New York Apples."

Read More
August 3, 2020

Paola featured in The Met Guild podcast 'Opera in the New Millennium'

Paola joined lecturers Naomi Barrettara and Elspeth Davis to discuss her work as a contemporary composer.

Read More
July 16, 2020

Jeffrey Zeigler performs Paola's 'From the Bones to the Fossils' during Bang on a Can's Marathon

The Livestream, which takes place on August 16, will feature a performance of Paola's piece by cellist Jeffrey Zeigler.

Read More
May 26, 2020

Paola joins All Arts Live Virtual Conversation Series to discuss grappling with the COVID-19 Pandemic

Paola joined Taylor Mac, Aszure Barton, and Du’Bois A’Keen live for a conversation about adapting during the pandemic.

Read More
September 1, 2016

Paola Announces 2016-2017 Season

This season featured the premiere of new works and acclaim

Read More
September 1, 2017

Paola Announces 2017-2018 Season

2017-2018 saw the premiere of a new opera, album, production.

Read More
September 1, 2018

Paola Announces 2018-2019 Season

2018-2019 saw the premiere of Room 35 with cellist Jeffrey Zeigler at the famed Italian series, La Milanesiana, and more

Read More
June 11, 2020

Paola speaks with the Mexican Cultural Institute in DC

Paola and Mexican singer, Magos Herrera, about the destiny and reinvention of performing arts in the new normal.

Read More
May 26, 2020

Join me and Helga through August as part of Live @ National Sawdust Digital Discovery Festival

Masterclasses are live performances that present established artists performing and discussing their experiences

Read More
April 22, 2020

Universe in Verse

For Earth Day 2020, Maria Popova asked me to be part of her tremendous yearly project, the Universe in Verse

Read More
March 15, 2020

Postponement Galore

Like everyone fortunate enough to have work, my Spring and Summer and Fall were canceled

Read More
April 20, 2010

Paola announces her new work, Oceanic Verses

Paola announces her new opera, Oceanic Verses, a collaboration with filmmaker Ali Hossaini

Read More
December 1, 2010

Paola announces her new work: Yoani

My new work: Yoani, is a new work based on the real life story of Yoani Sanchez, a Cuban philologist, and blogger.

Read More
December 31, 2009

2009 News Updates

A collection of Paola's news updates from 2009.

Read More
July 1, 2010

2009-10 Season Highlights

Looking back on an exciting season of new projects, collaborations, and productions.

Read More
December 23, 2010

Winter 2010 Updates

Premieres, debuts, and new collaborations to share for Winter 2010.

Read More
September 1, 2012

Paola announces 2012-13 Season

Paola announces new works in development including a new performance space in Williamsburg, new works, and more

Read More
September 1, 2015

Paola announces 2015-16 Season

New projects including the Hubble Cantata, Gilgamesh, Oceanic Verses, Aging Magician, and more

Read More
February 10, 2020

New York Philharmonic premieres Paola's 'Thrush Song'

The New York Philharmonic premiered Paola's new song cycle 'Thrush Song,' based on the Rachel Carson's 'Silent Spring.'

Read More
October 28, 2020

Paola announced new album 'Con Alma' with vocalist/composer Magos Herrera

September 23, 2020

Paola to participate in 'Tree of 40 Fruit: The New York Apples' at Pioneer Works on October 3

August 3, 2020

Paola featured in The Met Guild podcast 'Opera in the New Millennium'

Paola announced new album 'Con Alma' with vocalist/composer Magos Herrera

October 28, 2020

The album features original works by Prestini and Herrera alongside classic songs from the Mexican and Jazz songbook

Read More

Paola to participate in 'Tree of 40 Fruit: The New York Apples' at Pioneer Works on October 3

September 23, 2020

On October 3, Paola will join Pioneer Works for a planting ceremony for "Tree of 40 Fruit: The New York Apples."

Read More
October 28, 2020

Paola announced new album 'Con Alma' with vocalist/composer Magos Herrera

September 23, 2020

Paola to participate in 'Tree of 40 Fruit: The New York Apples' at Pioneer Works on October 3

August 3, 2020

Paola featured in The Met Guild podcast 'Opera in the New Millennium'