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San Antonio Philharmonic Settles Lawsuit

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The San Antonio Philharmonic has settled its lawsuit. The organization announced that it will pay a combined $232,000 which will include a $215,000 payment to David Wood and Colette Holt, a $10,000 payment to former board chair Ian Thompson III and a $7,000 payment to Philharmonic co-founder and French horn player Peter Rubins. The orchestra began the dispute in September {…}

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San Antonio Philharmonic Names Interim Music Director

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(Credit: Jeremy Kyle) The San Antonio Philharmonic has announced the appointment of Felipe Tristán as Interim Music Director. This marks the first time a Mexican-American conductor will lead the orchestra in its 87-year history. Tristán has served as the Philharmonic’s Associate Conductor since 2024, a tenure that has included some of the orchestra’s most celebrated performances. His international career has {…}

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San Antonio Philharmonic Cancels Remainder of Season

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The San Antonio Philharmonic has canceled the remainder of the season. The news was announced through an email to its musicians. In the message obtained by the San Antonio Current, CEO Roberto Treviño wrote, “As part of the broader reconfiguration of our season, we will unfortunately need to cancel the remaining concerts as originally planned.” He added, “We sincerely apologize for {…}

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San Antonio Philharmonic Music Director Steps Down

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Jeffrey Kahane has stepped down as Music Director of the San Antonio Philharmonic. The conductor said in a statement, “I’m deeply grateful for the musical experiences I’ve had with the San Antonio Philharmonic and to the community of music lovers in this wonderful city that I have come to love so much. Every distinguished guest artist and artistic partner who {…}

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Felipe Tristán Named to New Position at San Antonio Philharmonic

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San Antonio Philharmonic has named Felipe Tristán to the position of Associate Conductor. Tristan is the Artistic Director of the Brooklyn Orchestra and Principal Conductor of the Ballet du Monterreyl. He has performed at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, the Texas New Music Festival, and alongside such ensembles as the  Südwestdeutsche Philharmonie Konstanz. “I’m honored to join the San Antonio Philharmonic {…}

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San Antonio Philharmonic Postpones October Concerts Due to Lawsuit

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The San Antonio Philharmonic has postponed its October programs until the spring. The concerts originally scheduled for Oct. 18-19 will be pushed back until next spring. Executive Director Roberto Treviño confirmed the news and noted that the postponement will allow the orchestra to focus on selling tickets to its performance of Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony, set for Nov. 16-17. The postponement {…}

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San Antonio Philharmonic Sued by Former Board Members

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The San Antonio Philharmonic has been sued by two former board members of the San Antonio Symphony. According to David Wood and Colette Holt, the former board member and his wife sued the Philharmonic over what they characterized as $180,000 in defaulted loans. According to the lawsuit which was filed in Bexar County District, the couple is demanding repayment, including {…}

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San Antonio Philharmonic Formed by San Antonio Symphony Musicians

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After the San Antonio Symphony closed its doors in June 2o22, the musicians of the orchestra have announced the formation of the San Antonio Philharmonic. In a statement, the new organization said, “when the San Antonio Symphony management ceased operations in June 2022, the musicians – some of whom won their seats in the 1970s and ‘80s — were determined {…}

DVD and CD Releases, News

Lise Davidsen, Aigul Akhmetshina, Jeanine de Bique, Sandrine Piau, Michael Chance, Julie Roset, Andrea Bocelli Lead New CD/DVD Releases

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Welcome back as we explore the latest CD and DVD releases from around the opera world. This week audiences get to hear a Verdi album from a leading soprano as well as a “Carmen” from one of the great interpreters of today. There is also a re-release by one of the foremost popera tenors of our time. Bizet: Carmen Aigul {…}