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Avanza Capital Holdings Backs Texas Performing Arts to Support Cultural Innovation and Young Talent at The University of Texas at Austin
NEW YORK CITY, NY / 500NewsWire / May 20, 2025 / Avanza Capital Holdings, a leading alternative private credit firm, today announced its proud support of Texas Performing Arts (TPA), the renowned live performance division of The University of Texas at Austin. As one of the most active university based arts organizations in the country, TPA is central to the cultural and educational life of the region presenting Broadway tours, national artists, international talent, and new works across music, theater, and dance.
This donation underscores Avanza Capital's commitment to enriching communities through strategic philanthropy, while aligning with its broader mission to empower visionaries who are using their platforms to foster growth, creativity, and opportunity.
"As a firm committed to cultivating impact that extends beyond finance, we are honored to support Texas Performing Arts," said Frank Scarso, CEO of Avanza Capital Holdings. "Their influence on campus, across Austin, and nationally reflects the type of dynamic leadership and innovation that aligns with our values."
Texas Performing Arts operates premier venues on the UT Austin campus including the iconic Bass Concert Hall, the city's largest theater and serves more than 20,000 students annually through its expansive education programs. TPA also acts as a national incubator for new productions, giving voice to emerging and established artists alike.
In a statement on Avanza's donation with a key advocate of TPA's mission, Anthony DeBenedictis, Managing Partner of Avanza Capital Holdings, added:
"At Avanza Capital, we believe in empowering individuals and institutions that create lasting impact. We are proud to support one of our lending partners a visionary technologist turned celebrated recording artist whose life's work bridges innovation and artistry. His commitment to nurturing young talent through the performing arts exemplifies the kind of purpose driven leadership we stand behind."
The individual referenced, an acclaimed vocalist and former IBM Fellow, recently garnered national acclaim for his tribute album Sinatra My Way, produced with the Nelson Riddle Orchestra. His dual legacy in technology and music reflects a lifelong mission to inspire and support future generations of performers, especially those nurtured through programs like Texas Performing Arts.
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About Texas Performing Arts
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Texas Performing Arts is the performing arts center of The University of Texas at Austin and a national leader in university-based arts presentation and production. Through world-class programming and deep educational engagement, TPA transforms lives by creating, presenting, and connecting people through live performance.
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