One Living Room, Countless Bridges: How Musical Bridges Around the World Turned San Antonio Into a Global Music Hub
In 1997, not long after moving from the USSR to San Antonio, I invited my piano professor from Moscow to perform here. But where? With no concert hall at our disposal, friends graciously opened their Hill Country living room for the evening. The response was electric. People packed the space, and before the final note […]
I Could Live Anywhere: Brendan Speltz, World-Renowned Violinist
My name is Brendan Speltz. I tour nationally and internationally as a professional classical violinist, and I live in San Antonio, TX. While people are often surprised by the former part of that statement, I sometimes can’t believe the latter. I was born and raised in Los Angeles, CA, and spent 13 years of my […]
A New Era Begins: The Orchestra San Antonio Makes Landmark Debut at The Tobin Center
A bold new voice resonated throughout The Tobin Center as The Orchestra San Antonio made its electrifying debut, ushering in a vibrant new chapter for the city’s cultural landscape. A full house witnessed the birth of an innovative ensemble that blends global artistry with San Antonio’s rich musical talent, offering a fresh and dynamic take […]
Chamber Music in the Loop: A Night of Inspiration and Connection
Members of San Antonio’s creative community gathered for a special evening of live music, libations, and conversation at the home of Dan and Ellie Morrison, as Chamber Connexions, a program of the Classical Music Institute (CMI), hosted an intimate salon-style performance on January 30th. This exclusive event brought together world-renowned musicians from The Escher Quartet […]