The San Antonio Symphony’s musicians work to revive orchestra — this time with a viable future

‘That’s a decision by a group of people, but they cannot wipe out history, legacy, and heritage,’ the orchestra’s former music director Sebastian Lang-Lessing said of the Symphony Society’s move.

by Abe Asher June 28, 2022January 24, 2025

Arts

San Antonio Symphony board dissolves 83-year-old orchestra, blames its striking musicians

The Musicians of the San Antonio Symphony went on strike last September, saying the board’s plan to slash pay and benefits and cut the orchestra’s number of players would essentially destroy the organization.

by Sanford Nowlin June 17, 2022July 15, 2025

News

FBI Hiring Teachers, Downtown Hotel Lawsuit: The top 10 headlines in San Antonio this week

The fallout of Uvalde’s school shooting continued to dominate local headlines, but our two most-read stories weren’t directly related to the tragedy.

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

Arts

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