The San Antonio Philharmonic performs at the First Baptist Church, its home base prior to moving into the Scottish Rite Cathedral.

San Antonio Philharmonic makes season debut with concert featuring Igor Stravinsky’s The Firebird

Internationally acclaimed violinist Chee-Yun will also join the ensemble for a performance of Édouard Lalo’s Symphonie Espagnole.

by Kelly Nelson September 20, 2023April 9, 2025

Internationally acclaimed violinist Chee-Yun will also join the ensemble for a performance of Édouard Lalo’s Symphonie Espagnole.

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Roberto Treviño wants to build a better-funded, higher-profile San Antonio Philharmonic

While Treviño comes into the role with an understanding of both the arts and the dynamics of working with city and county government, he acknowledges that the fledgling organization faces tough challenges.

by Sanford Nowlin July 13, 2023March 10, 2025

The San Antonio Philharmonic performs at one of its prior venues, First Baptist Church.

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San Antonio Philharmonic’s next concert features music evoking far-flung locales

The program to be performed on Nov. 18 and 19 will feature works by Ralph Vaughan Williams and Gustav Holst.

by Kelly Nelson November 17, 2022October 5, 2024

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The San Antonio Philharmonic has risen from the Symphony’s ashes. What’s next?

Right now, the orchestra is working to rebuild and reconnect with the community.

by Sanford Nowlin September 7, 2022July 11, 2025

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by San Antonio Current Staff June 3, 2022December 8, 2023

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Musicians of the San Antonio Symphony concerts will feature composers from around the globe

The performances on June 2 and 3 showcase Leonard Bernstein, Arturo Márquez, Edward Elgar and others on the program.

by Kelly Nelson June 1, 2022March 1, 2025

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Sebastian Lang-Lessing has a plan to save the San Antonio Symphony — if local leaders will listen

Since his controversial firing in April as the San Antonio Symphony’s music director emeritus, the maestro has been tirelessly meeting with city leaders.

by Sanford Nowlin May 31, 2022July 3, 2025

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As strike drags on, San Antonio Symphony cancels the remainder of its season

The cancellation comes days after the Musicians of the San Antonio Symphony walked away from talks, accusing management of negotiating in bad faith.

by Sanford Nowlin May 12, 2022April 1, 2025

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by San Antonio Current Staff April 22, 2022March 31, 2025

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Musicians of the San Antonio Symphony return for first performance in new concert series

The ensemble will present a program featuring Beethoven’s Sixth Symphony at First Baptist Church on Thursday and Friday.

by Kelly Nelson April 19, 2022May 30, 2025

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San Antonio Symphony cuts ties with Music Director Emeritus Sebastian Lang-Lessing

Lang-Lessing’s plan to conduct performances by the striking symphony musicians appears to have prompted the board’s move.

by Kelly Nelson April 18, 2022April 24, 2025

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Musicians of the San Antonio Symphony receive $100,000 grant, will perform 3 more concerts

The striking musicians will return to First Baptist Church for performances in April, May and June.

by Kelly Nelson April 4, 2022June 19, 2024

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San Antonio Philharmonic makes season debut with concert featuring Igor Stravinsky’s The Firebird

Roberto Treviño wants to build a better-funded, higher-profile San Antonio Philharmonic

San Antonio Philharmonic’s next concert features music evoking far-flung locales

The San Antonio Philharmonic has risen from the Symphony’s ashes. What’s next?

Musicians of the San Antonio Symphony concerts will feature composers from around the globe

Sebastian Lang-Lessing has a plan to save the San Antonio Symphony — if local leaders will listen

As strike drags on, San Antonio Symphony cancels the remainder of its season

Musicians of the San Antonio Symphony return for first performance in new concert series

San Antonio Symphony cuts ties with Music Director Emeritus Sebastian Lang-Lessing

Musicians of the San Antonio Symphony receive $100,000 grant, will perform 3 more concerts

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