Mano — A Mano (open Music

ABOUT. Plucked from the tradition of the medieval storytelling bard, MANO A MANO is an operatic monodrama about toxic masculinity, MANO A MANO: an operatic monodrama - February 12-22

: Pinto uses a five-octave range. He switches between "virtuosic chants, rants, and song".

The project received support from the "new music" community. Mano A Mano (Open Music

: Erin Rogers (sax), Zach Herchen (sax), and Dennis Sullivan (percussion) accompanied the performance.

: Directed by Kristin Marting, the show is performed "in the round" on a circular platform. Live saxophone and percussion improvisation surrounds the audience. Key Collaborators and Support 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.

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. such as Beowulf and Sir Gawain

: The performance combines Anglo-Saxon epics, such as Beowulf and Sir Gawain , with personal anecdotes and modern cultural references. These references include boxing and New Jersey.