Nathan Cone
Vice President of Programmingncone@tpr.org
Nathan has been with TPR since 1995, when he began working on classical music station KPAC 88.3 FM, as host of “Tuesday Night at the Opera.” He soon learned the ropes on KSTX 89.1 FM, and volunteered to work practically any shift that came his way, on either station. He worked in nearly every capacity on the radio before moving into Community Engagement, Marketing, and Digital Media. His reporting and criticism has been honored by the Los Angeles Press Club, the Houston Press Club and the Texas Associated Press.
A native of Spring, Texas, Nathan began his broadcasting career while studying at San Antonio’s Trinity University, where he majored in Communication, with minors in Communication Management and Art/Art History. At Trinity University’s KRTU, he was a student manager, serving as Jazz Program Director and Operations Manager. Nathan graduated with a B.A. in Communication from Trinity University with minors in Communication Management and Art/Art History.
Nathan enjoys studying classic and contemporary films, especially Disney movies and those of the late director Stanley Kubrick. He's the curator of Texas Public Radio's popular summer film series, Cinema Tuesdays. He’s a musical omnivore, with a house full of classical, rock, and jazz compact discs and LPs. His favorite classical composer is Beethoven. His favorite jazz performer and composer is Miles Davis, his favorite rock band is The Beatles, and his favorite film is Singin' in the Rain, which he enjoys watching with his wife and two children.
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The Classical Music Institute's Teaching Artist Fellows program brings young adults together to learn about performance, as well as teaching grade school students early music education. They'll perform a free concert Friday night at 7:30 at San Fancesco di Paola Church. -
After 25 years with the San Antonio Philharmonic/San Antonio Symphony, cellist Ken Freudigman is leaving the ensemble, but he isn't leaving San Antonio! The talented musician will continue in his roles as a chamber music performer, and educator. -
Texas native Christopher Guzman earned the very first ever MACSA Artist Award in 1999. Now a sought-after concert pianist and professor at Northwestern University, Guzman returned to TPR on May 10 for a recital at the TPR studio. -
"The spirit of the Junior Tuesday Musical Club community is one of communion and artistic nurturing," says violinist Nancy Zhou. She was one of six former members to perform at a gala recital on March 16, 2025 at Christ Episcopal Church. Hear the full program, and see video of the concert at the link. -
Members of the U.S. Air Force Band of the West do it all. In addition to performing to connect with the community, several members work as schedulers and coordinators in the ensemble. "Contrary to civilian ensembles, we don't have an arts administration branch." -
Join us each summer for classic films on the big screen, the way they were meant to be seen! Details about this summer's series are at the link. -
Seven young vocalists perform onstage at Trinity University for the Tuesday Musical Club's annual Young Artist Competition. -
Guitarist Stephane Wrembel was born in France, where he absorbed the "hot club" sound of Django Reinhardt's music. This set recorded live at Jazz, TX includes plenty of Django's music, as well as originals by Wrembel from some of his film scores. -
Noelle Goforth came to jazz singing later in life after raising a family, but once bitten by the bug, she knew she wanted to be on stage at Jazz, TX. -
Touring behind his first-ever release on the classic Blue Note label, Branford Marsalis brings his quartet to the Carver Center this Friday, April 25.
