In April 2022, NYU’s King Juan Carlos I of Spain Center will turn 25. To commemorate this milestone, we are producing ATRIUM: Voices from the KJCC, an oral history project that will capture memories of the King Juan Carlos I of Spain Center through the recorded testimonies of our past Chairs.
RNE and TVG
Take a listen to this wonderful podcast (in Spanish) from RNE (Spanish National Radio). Recorded earlier this year, Carolina Alba … More
Princeton University and Celebrity Series of Boston
On March 28th Cristina will be performing online for Princeton University Concerts. The virtual show features a new collaboration with harpist Bridget Kibbey.
Harvard University: Mind Brain Behavior Initiative
Cristina has been invited by Dr. Lisa Wong to collaborate with Harvard University’s Interfaculty Initiative: Mind, Brain, Behavior. During the Spring semester Cristina will be co-teaching a seminar named “Creativity at the Edge: Health, Music and Community” in collaboration with Lisa Wong.
A personal note: Improvising hope, learning patience and being present…
This was a complex year for us all, but still, I feel incredibly grateful for all the quality time spent with my loved ones and for the time spent reflecting and writing and just being.
Cristina Pato, Winner of the Afundación Journalism Prize: Fernández del Riego
Writer Cristina Pato has won the Afundación Journalism Prize: Fernández del Riego in its 17th edition for her article Parallel Realities, published in La Voz … More
Carasso Foundation Committed Artist Award
The Daniel and Nina Carasso Foundation has announced the recipients of the Committed Artist Award. This first edition of the award emphasizes the value of meaningful artistic practices developed within the framework of collective and social projects. The award aims to bring to light outstanding artistic commitments.
New Collaboration with Arturo O’Farrill
Commissioned by Spain Arts & Culture and AECID and recorded this Fall in New York City, pianist and founder of the Afro Latin Jazz Alliance Arturo O’Farrill and Cristina performed and recorded this video together.
Peace Through Music: A Global Event for Social Justice
In honor of the United Nations’ 75th Anniversary and GivingTuesday, Playing For Change and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) are thrilled to announce Peace Through Music: A Global Event for Social Justice, exclusively on Facebook Live.
Finalists for the 17th Afundación Journalism Prize: Fernández del Riego
Cristina Pato has been nominated as one of the three finalists for the Afundación Journalism Prize: Fernández del Riego in its 17th edition for her article Parallel Realities, published in La Voz de Galicia on May 3rd of 2019.
From Galicia to Vancouver: The Chan Centre Dot Com
Cristina is excited to be back, virtually, at The Chan Centre, in Vancouver, Canada. Her 2019 performance at The Chan, with the Cristina Pato Quartet, was listed by The Province’s Stuart Derdeyn as one of the 10 best concerts of 2019.
September News
Cristina performed with artist Juan Valderrama in Madrid, for a concert celebrated following strict COVID-19 protocols, at the Conde Duque Cultural Center, for Los Veranos de la Villa concert cycle.