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 has worked with the Philharmonic will attest to the power, skill, and beauty of the orchestra’s playing. The archival recordings of our concerts will stand as a lasting testament to the extraordinarily high level of artistic achievement the San Antonio Philharmonic has come to represent.”

Kahane joined the San Antonio Philharmonic after a decades-long association with the San Antonio Symphony, which collapsed during a fiery labor dispute.

Over the past season and a half,  Kahane has helped shape the orchestra’s artistic identity, forging strong partnerships with internationally renowned artists.

The San Antonio Philharmonic’s 2025-26 season runs through May 23 when Kahane will conduct Mahler’s Symphony No. 5 with Sasha Cooke.

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