Chris Pinnella ’07 To Debut Illuminate: An Evening of Classical Crossover’s Best
Chris Pinnella ’07
Chris Pinnella will be accompanied by MMC alumna Jenna Ushkowitz ’07, an eight-piece orchestra, and a 12-person choir of MMC students on Wednesday, March 28, at Feinstein’s/54 Below in Manhattan.
Pinella will be performing a collection of what he calls, the “Most Powerful, Melodic, and Inspiring Songs Ever Written.” He will be putting his on twist on timeless songs including “Caruso,” “Cinema Paradiso,” and “La Vie En Rose” to be followed up by Bruce Springsteen’s “If I Should Fall Behind” done a cappella in four-part harmony.
Pinella graduated from MMC with a bachelor’s degree in Communication Arts. He has performed in Broadway national tours as well as Off-Broadway and regional productions. Most recently, he toured and recorded with the Trans-Siberian Orchestra.
For tickets, call Feinstein’s/54 Below’s box office at (646) 476-3551 or visit www.54below.com.
Published: March 26, 2018
The Power of Prison Education: MMC Marks Anniversary at Bedford Hills, Celebrates Program Alums
Though MMC has been the sole degree-granting institution for the college program at the Bedford Hills Correctional Facility in Bedford Hills, New York, since 1997, this year holds special meaning for the relationship: September marks the 20th anniversary of when the program was officially deemed an extension campus of MMC. We’ll be celebrating and sharing the stories of Bedford Hills students and alums, like Monica Szlekovics ’09, all year long.
