This Digging SA episode is a special one. We find the crew behind the curtain of the Guadalupe Theater with Thee Sinseers, pregaming the Chicano Soul of San Antonio’s west side, moments before they were about to take the stage.
Tiny Desk Premiere: Lise Davidsen
The Norwegian soprano, with plenty of horsepower, unleashes a high C, and much subtle singing, in a thrilling set.
Fiesta music, from the U.S. Air Force Band of the West!
The talented musicians from Lackland AFB's own U.S. Air Force Band of the West stopped by the KPAC studios to perform live, sharing some jazzy Gershwin and a piece by a San Antonio composer written specifically to commemorate NIOSA. Hear their performance at the link!
Gurwitz Finalists go for the Gold
Hear all three of the 2024 Gurwitz International Piano Competition Finalists perform with the Mexico City Philharmonic in this program, recorded on Feb. 3, 2024.
Cellist Maya Beiser's variation on a minimalist manifesto
Armed with just her cello, a looping machine and a pair of percussionists, Beiser crafts a rendition of Terry Riley's pioneering In C that is equally mesmerizing and graceful.
Fronteras: ‘Singing from a deeper place’ — Singer Lisa Morales talks life, inspirations ahead of TPR concert
Musician Lisa Morales has released six albums as part of the duo Sisters Morales and three as a solo artist. She discusses her introduction to music growing up in Tucson, Arizona, the death of her sister Roberta in 2021, and more about her influences ahead of her April 13th Creekside Sessions Concert at TPR.
Even in the early rounds, Guo's Gurwitz performance was golden
With repertoire that included such varied fare as Franz Schubert’s sunny Sonata No. 21 and György Ligeti’s fiendishly difficult etude, “The Devil’s Staircase,” it's easy to see how the Gurwitz jurors awarded Yungyung Guo the Gold Medal.
Digging SA with Thee Sinseers, Coming Soon!
On the next episode of Digging SA, we’re backstage at the Guadalupe Theater with Thee Sinseers during the first time they performed in San Antonio.
Mid-Texas Symphony director shares her musical insights
Akiko Fujimoto, music director of the Mid-Texas Symphony since 2019, recently sat down with TPR's Nathan Cone and offers a peek behind the musical curtain when it comes to preparing the orchestra for performance.
Víkingur Ólafsson: Tiny Desk Concert
The thoughtful pianist from Iceland plays a set of gentle pieces — from Bach to Bartók — evoking nostalgic memories of his childhood.
Composer Anna Clyne, a radical melodist with a painter's eye
One of the most performed living composers unpacks the power of melody in her music, her unconventional path to success and how visual art guides her process.
Tatiana Dorokhova, audience favorite at the Gurwitz
The Russian-born pianist Tatiana Dorokhova wowed a full house at the Carver Center's Jo Long Theatre with her performance of San Antonio composer Aaron Prado's "El Colibrí y la Cempasúchil." Hear her complete Round I and Round III performances plus excerpts from Round II of the Gurwitz International Piano Competition.
Hear pianist Young Sun Choi's 2024 Gurwitz performances
The bronze medalist at this year's Gurwitz International Piano Competition, Young Sun Choi, plays music by Chopin, Mozart, Schumann, and San Antonio composer Aaron Prado in these excerpts from Rounds 1-3 of the competition.
Check out Holiday Night City playlist 2023 featuring Como Las Movies and Bexar Brass!
Watch out Summer Night City playlist.
The best music is made in the freight elevator! Check out the Live from the Freight Elevator playlist now!
Events
Movie Time - Father of the Bride
In recognition of Father’s Day, join us in watching this romantic comedy about the bonds of fatherhood, Father of the Bride. This movie concerns a father’s reluctance to let go as his daughter’s wedding approaches. Rated PG.
Friday Retro Movies for Adults - Alien
Every Friday from June 7 - July 26.
Join us every Friday to watch retro movies. These films are R and PG-13 rated. We will provide snacks and refreshments.
Join us every Friday to watch retro movies. These films are R and PG-13 rated. We will provide snacks and refreshments.
Friday Retro Movies for Adults - Pretty in Pink
Every Friday from June 7 - July 26.
Join us every Friday to watch retro movies. These films are R and PG-13 rated. We will provide snacks and refreshments.
Join us every Friday to watch retro movies. These films are R and PG-13 rated. We will provide snacks and refreshments.
Friday Retro Movies for Adults - The Last Starfighter
Every Friday from June 7 - July 26.
Join us every Friday to watch retro movies. These films are R and PG-13 rated. We will provide snacks and refreshments.
Join us every Friday to watch retro movies. These films are R and PG-13 rated. We will provide snacks and refreshments.
Friday Retro Movies for Adults - The Breakfast Club
Every Friday from June 7 - July 26.
Join us every Friday to watch retro movies. These films are R and PG-13 rated. We will provide snacks and refreshments.
Join us every Friday to watch retro movies. These films are R and PG-13 rated. We will provide snacks and refreshments.
Friday Retro Movies for Adults - Back to the Future
Every Friday from June 7 - July 26.
Join us every Friday to watch retro movies. These films are R and PG-13 rated. We will provide snacks and refreshments.
Join us every Friday to watch retro movies. These films are R and PG-13 rated. We will provide snacks and refreshments.
Friday Retro Movies for Adults - Dirty Dancing
Every Friday from June 7 - July 26.
Join us every Friday to watch retro movies. These films are R and PG-13 rated. We will provide snacks and refreshments.
Join us every Friday to watch retro movies. These films are R and PG-13 rated. We will provide snacks and refreshments.
Friday Retro Movies for Adults - Beverly Hills Cop
Every Friday from June 7 - July 26.
Join us every Friday to watch retro movies. These films are R and PG-13 rated. We will provide snacks and refreshments.
Join us every Friday to watch retro movies. These films are R and PG-13 rated. We will provide snacks and refreshments.
Friday Retro Movies for Adults - When Harry Met Sally
Every Friday from June 7 - July 26.
Join us every Friday to watch retro movies. These films are R and PG-13 rated. We will provide snacks and refreshments.
Join us every Friday to watch retro movies. These films are R and PG-13 rated. We will provide snacks and refreshments.
Tuesday Family Movies - the Lego Movie
Every Tuesday from June 4 - July 23.
Join us this summer to watch movies that the entire family will enjoy. These films are G and PG-rated. You can bring your snack if you want to.
Join us this summer to watch movies that the entire family will enjoy. These films are G and PG-rated. You can bring your snack if you want to.
Tuesday Family Movies - Zootopia
Every Tuesday from June 4 - July 23.
Join us this summer to watch movies that the entire family will enjoy. These films are G and PG-rated. You can bring your snack if you want to.
Join us this summer to watch movies that the entire family will enjoy. These films are G and PG-rated. You can bring your snack if you want to.
Tuesday Family Movies - Despicable Me
Every Tuesday from June 4 - July 23.
Join us this summer to watch movies that the entire family will enjoy. These films are G and PG-rated. You can bring your snack if you want to.
Join us this summer to watch movies that the entire family will enjoy. These films are G and PG-rated. You can bring your snack if you want to.
Digging SA
On this episode of Digging SA, we catch up with San Diego's Sweet Soul band, Thee Sacred Souls. After playing two sold-out two shows on San Antonio's historic west side, they stopped by Friends of Sound to dig into some iconic San Antonio soul.
