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BIG NEWS, San Antonio! 🎉 ¡GRAN NOTICIA! ⁣

⁣We are proud to announce maestro Felipe Tristán as our Interim Music Director @felipetristanofficial⁣

⁣⁣⁣A passionate advocate for our community, a world-class conductor, and a familiar face on our stage. Felipe’s deep roots in Latin American culture make him the perfect voice to lead our orchestra and reflect the vibrant spirit of San Antonio.⁣⁣

⁣⁣⁣We couldn’t be more excited for this next chapter together. ⁣

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¡GRAN NOTICIA, San Antonio! 🎉 BIG NEWS!⁣⁣

⁣⁣⁣Nos enorgullece anunciar al maestro Felipe Tristán como nuestro Director Musical Interino @felipetristanofficial⁣⁣

⁣⁣⁣⁣Un apasionado promotor de nuestra comunidad, un director de talla mundial y un rostro familiar en nuestro escenario. Las raíces de Felipe en la cultura latinoamericana lo convierten en el director ideal para dirigir nuestra orquesta y reflejar el vibrante espíritu de San Antonio.⁣⁣⁣

⁣⁣⁣Estamos muy contentos y emocionados por este próximo capítulo juntos.⁣⁣

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Felipe Tristán

INTERIM MUSIC DIRECTOR

“San Antonio is one of the most vibrant Latino cities in the U.S., and that means a lot to me as a Mexican-American conductor. Having served as Associate Conductor of the SA Phil since 2024, I have seen and been honored to experience firsthand the performances of this world-class orchestra. We are looking ahead. This is a moment of real opportunity, and we will meet it with ambitious programming that places our musicians f ront and center, with deep community engagement, and an artistic vision that puts San Antonio on the international map. My career has taken me around the world, and I am honored to now step into this role, committed to building something extraordinary that truly belongs to San Antonio.”

2026/2027 Performances

Community

October 10, 2026
¡Música Libre!
Lucha. Orchestra. Familia.
The Lawn at Promesa Building
on the city’s West Side
Resilience

December 19 - 20, 2026
TCHAIKOVSKY
“Romeo & Juliet” Fantasy Overture
BIZET/WAXMAN
Carmen Fantasy for Violin and Orchestra
PROKOFIEV
Selections from “Cinderella”, Op. 87
Led by Felipe Tristan, Conductor
Love

February 5 - 6, 2027
BRUCH
Violin Concerto No. 1 in G Minor, Op. 26
SHOSTAKOVICH
Symphony No. 5 in D Minor, Op. 47
Led by Felipe Tristan, Conductor
Healing

March 20 - 21, 2027
DE FALLA
Suite No. 1 “The Three-Cornered Hat”
SAINT-SAENS
Cello Concerto No. 1 in A Minor, Op. 33
TCHAIKOVSKY
Selections from “Swan Lake”, Op. 20
Led by Felipe Tristan, Conductor
Honor

April 16 - 17, 2027
DVORAK
Symphony No. 9 in E Minor, Op. 95,
“From the New World”
REVUELTAS
La noche de los Mayas
Led by Felipe Tristan, Conductor
Legacy

April 16 - 17, 2027
MÁRQUEZ
Danzon No. 8
REVUELTAS
Homenaje a Federico García Lorca
RACHMANINOFF, ARR. RESPIGHI
Cinq Études-Tableaux, Op. 35
RESPIGHI
Pines of Rome
Led by Felipe Tristan, Conductor
Youth

October 20–22, 2026
Young People’s Concert:
Imagine, Create, Orchestrate!
Potential Additional Dates: October 26–29, 2026
Location: A&M University-San Antonio Auditorium
Led by 2022 Grammy Music Educator of the Year Stephen T. Cox
Culture

TBD
The Nutcracker:
A Texas Folklórico Story
Led by Felipe Tristan, Conductor
Tribute

TBD
Juan Gabriel Tribute
Led by Felipe Tristan, Conductor