Classical

Earlier this month, a new orchestra, Harmonium of Texas, announced it would be performing concerts in San Antonio. The ensemble is led by Jeffrey Kahane, who resigned from the San Antonio Philharmonic earlier this year. In this interview, Jeffrey Kahane and Harmonium's board chair, Jim Berg, preview the new group and answer a few questions about programming, funding... and musical drama.

Camerata San Antonio performs their final concert of the season this weekend, Visions And Reflections, with music by Alfred Schnittke, Mieczysław Weinberg, and Felix Mendelssohn. They stopped by our studios this week to share a preview with Barry Brake on Classical Connections.

On May 13, five talented members of the U.S. Air Force Band of the West surprised an enthusiastic audience at TPR by showing off the multi-faceted sounds of many clarinets, with a program of new music by composers from around the world. Hear the full show at this link!

On April 12, 2026, the storied walls of San Fernando Cathedral resonated with the brilliant artistry of pianist Young Sun Choi, presented by Musical Bridges Around the World. Enjoy her performance at the link, including music by J.S. Bach, Frederic Chopin, Carl Vine, and more.

The Apollo Chamber Players' concert Friday in Houston features the world premiere of "Hidden Figures: Shared Orbit," a staged concert work developed with research and historical insight from space historian Jennifer Ross-Nazzal.

Former San Antonio Philharmonic music director Jeffrey Kahane is launching a new orchestra and educational initiative as the Philharmonic continues to face financial and organizational challenges.

The concert, held in April at Trinity University, also served as a fundraiser for RAICES Texas. Hear the full performance at the link.

Members of the chorus stopped in and sang some show-stoppers for us live on-air, led by Dr. Carolyn Cruse.

Pianist Jimmy Cheung and friends present two free concerts on Saturday and Sunday in Canyon Lake, and San Antonio. Hear their preview performance from KPAC 88.3 FM at the link.

Three kids with amazing pipes joined us live on KPAC 88.3 FM, along with Jaselyn Blanchard, Executive Director of the Majestic Empire Foundation, to preview the Joci Awards. The annual event will be held on May 17 at the Majestic Theatre.