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Nathan Cone
VP, Cultural & Community Engagementncone@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 1951 film — a blend of noir, melodrama, and musical — was recently reissued by the acclaimed Criterion Collection. It will be screened as part of TPR Cinema Tuesday.
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On July 15, TPR and UT Health San Antonio hosted this panel discussion focusing on ways to treat and combat substance use disorder.
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TPR's Nathan Cone loves movies... and of course movie music! He shares this appreciation of soundtrack label Intrada Records' founder Douglass Fake, who passed away on July 13.
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TPR's Nathan Cone has been spinning these three albums in his player, and finds much to enjoy, especially on Agustin Muriago's album of Argentinian composers, featuring an opening track that lives up to its English-language translation... 'to begin flying.'
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The ensemble collective Decoda made a concert appearance for the San Antonio Chamber Music Society on Oct. 8, 2023. Hear their program at the link, including music by Dvorak, Stravinsky, and Valerie Coleman.
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Superman expert Ryan Steans ('The Signal Watch') joined TPR Cinema for our July 2 screening of "Superman: The Movie" to share his insights into the nearly 90-year history of an iconic American character. Also joining in the discussion was former DC Comics colorist Anthony Tollin.
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"Spontaneity is what audiences love," says Cactus Pear Music Festival's artistic director, Jeffrey Sykes. Their programs in the Hill Country and San Antonio this month promise plenty of off-the-cuff musical moments, plus something new this year, free admission! Learn more at the link.
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Celebrating the summer solstice, Make Music Day, and the 60th anniversary of Terry Riley's "In C," a group of 30 musicians came together to perform at the TPR studios on June 21, 2024. Hear the ensemble at the link!
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"We're lucky to get to play such great music all the time... and we don't take that privilege lightly," says violinist Justin DeFilippis of the Balourdet Quartet. The group put their all into this season's performance for the San Antonio Chamber Music Society! Hear the full program at the link.
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On a Sunday afternoon in April, these six musicians had some 200 people entranced with the music of Argentinian composers Lalo Schifrin and Ástor Piazzolla. You can hear the full show at the link, and hear for yourself how beautiful and sensual this music is!