Let’s start with music. The San Antonio Philharmonic is launching its 2025-26 Classics Seasonwith Classics 1 which will include Rachmaninoff’s Symphonic Dances, led by music director Jeffrey Kahane and featuring guest pianist Daniela Liebman. The program begins with Rodriguez’s “Tlaloc,” a vivid tribute to the Aztec rain god, performed by Liebman. This will be followed by Schumann’s beloved Piano Concerto …
NEWS ROUNDUP, September 18, 2025 Let’s start with music. The San Antonio Philharmonic is launching its 2025-26 Classics Seasonwith Classics 1 which will include Rachmaninoff’s Symphonic Dances, led by music director Jeffrey Kahane and featuring guest pianist Daniela Liebman. The program begins with Rodriguez’s “Tlaloc,” a vivid tribute to the Aztec rain god, performed by Liebman. This will be followed …
NEWS ROUNDUP, Sept. 11, 2025 Let’s start with music! The San Antonio Philharmonic will present: “Juan Gabriel – A Philharmonic Tribute,” a world Premiere Experience. This special concert honors the enduring legacy of Juan Gabriel, Mexico’s most beloved composer and songwriter. His music has transcended generations and borders, becoming a vital part of Latin American cultural identity. With more than …
NEWS ROUNDUP, September 5, 2025 Let’s start with news from the Philharmonic, news that it is very proud of. The Orchestra is bringing to San Antonio the official world premiere of “Juan Gabriel: A Philharmonic Tribute,” a symphonic celebration honoring the life and music of one of Mexico’s most iconic artists.” The program will feature Juan Gabriel’s greatest hits, reimagined …
NEWS ROUNDUP, September 5, 2025 Let’s start with news from the Philharmonic, news that it is very proud of. The Orchestra is bringing to San Antonio the official world premiere of “Juan Gabriel: A Philharmonic Tribute,” a symphonic celebration honoring the life and music of one of Mexico’s most iconic artists.” The program will feature Juan Gabriel’s greatest hits, reimagined …
Q & A with Cory McRae, President & CEO of Alamo City Arts. Tell us about your background as an artist? Was dance your primary art discipline? I’m actually not an artist by training, trust me you don’t want to see me on stage… My background is in entrepreneurship I built businesses in oil and gas, construction, and millwork before …
NEWS ROUNDUP, Aug. 28, 2025 San Antonio is blessed with a number of accomplished music ensembles and several have announced their new seasons.Camerata San Antonio that performs both in Kerrville and in San Antonio will open its 2025-26 season with a “musical journey of quartets,” starting with “Nature’s Tapestry” Sept. 5-7 in Kerrville and San Antonio. The program includes Quartet …
NEWS ROUNDUP, August, 22, 2025 San Antonio has more than one symphony orchestra. This other symphony is called Symphony Viva, and it is celebrating its 10th season with a new concertmaster, landmark performances and expanded community outreach. This orchestra is part of Alamo City Arts and the performances take place at the Travis Park United Methodist Church, which will serve …
Q & A with DANIEL ANASTASIO- Agarita Chamber Players How do you go about deciding on the season’s programs, and, specifically, for the 2025-26 season? The process of deciding the season’s programs is multi-step. First, the four members of AGARITA share ideas about artists we feel would be exciting to collaborate with, narrowing it down to those that would also …
NEWS ROUNDUP, August 15, 2025 Let’s start with “Together for Texas,” a benefit concert for the Hill Country Flood Relief. Presented by several arts organizations, including the Tobin Center for the Performing Arts, the Kerrville Folk Festival and Arcadia Live Theater, the concert will feature Lyle Lovett, Gabriel“Fluffy” Iglesias, Los Lonely Boys, Reckless Kelly, John Bauman, Bri Bagwell, Dale Watson …
