Joining the KKN Family in 2004, native Tennesseean Pino brought his own brand of Southern charm and hospitality to the Big Apple—and to the lives of Karen's personal and professional connections. Whether from the distance of mere inches or across thousands of miles, seeing Pino's smile was a remedy to the world's nastiness and negativity. He was neither a companion nor a mascot: he was a member of the family, a friend, a comfort, a furry orb of enthusiasm, energy, and affection.
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Thanksgiving 2015 |
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with mezzo-soprano Vivica Genaux |
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Mum and Pino, March 2014 |
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with harpsichordist Jory Vinikour |
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with mezzo-soprano Frederica von Stade |
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with soprano Donna Leah Smith |
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with tenor Piotr Beczała |
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with composer Alberto Caruso |
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with mezzo-soprano Susan Graham and composer Jake Heggie |
[Revised 19 June 2022]