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The San Antonio Philharmonic's Music Director, Jeffrey Kahane, joins host Barry Brake in our performance studio at the piano to guide you through Beethoven's most famous piece, making surprising connections along the way! Listen to the full segment at the link for a fascinating musical illustration of this piece, which Kahane says is more than music—"it is a statement of belief in some fundamental human values." The SA Phil performs Beethoven's Ninth on Nov. 16 & 17.

Two stellar performers and a hand-built harpsichord by San Antonio's Gerald Self make for sparkling sounds in this concert presented by the San Antonio Chamber Music Society.

"This opera definitely changed the way I think about opera," says Fabiola Quezada, one of the stars of Nathan Felix's new immersive work, "Glory Gone." The opera premieres on Saturday, March 1 at the Radius Center.

Pianist Natasha Paremski will join the orchestra this weekend for their first concerts at the Scottish Rite Auditorium, which conductor Jeffrey Kahane calls "one of the most breathtakingly beautiful buildings, anywhere." The 100-year-old building will be the Philharmonic's new permanent home for concerts.

"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.

The amazing multi-faceted guitarist, Jiji, is in town to perform with the San Antonio Philharmonic, and visited our studios with conductor Anthony Parnther to preview the program. Hear her perform in our studio at the link!

The 15th annual Jack Stone Award for New Music concert was held on March 25 at Northwest Vista College. Three student composers had their work performed by San Antonio ensemble Lux Musicae.

Folks were lining the walls of the sanctuary to hear this amazing recital by Gurwtiz silver medalist Tatiana Dorokhova on Oct. 13, 2024. At the link, listen to her full performance, including music by San Antonio's own Aaron Prado, and see a video of Dorokhova playing the fiendishly difficult "Islamey."

“The energy that you get from this group is incredible." Troy Peters conducts the YOSA Philharmonic on Sunday night at the Tobin Center for the Performing Arts for a program that features movie music and classical melodies featured in great films. Hear students perform on KPAC 88.3 FM at the link.

A contest exclusively for community college students, the Jack Stone Awards present new music each spring on the campus of Northwest Vista College. Hear the Adelante Winds play the winning selections at the link.