San Antonio Philharmonic Cancels Rest of Season

In Monday’s (2/16) San Antonio Current (Texas), Sanford Nowlin writes, “After the loss of its musical director, the cancelation of multiple concerts and a dispute locking it out of what was touted to be its permanent performance space, the San Antonio Philharmonic has scrapped the remainder of its season, according to an email sent to its musicians. ‘As part of the broader reconfiguration of our season, we will unfortunately need to cancel the remaining concerts as originally planned,’ CEO Roberto Treviño wrote … ‘We sincerely apologize for the impact this decision has on you. We understand that this news will bring frustration, concern, and many questions. Please know that this decision was not made lightly. The staff is working every day with great care and urgency to help the organization navigate this challenging period and move toward stability.’ The swift end to the season cancels seven more concert series scheduled between now and the end of May, from performances of Bach’s Mass in B Minor to a Fiesta pops show…. The announcement comes a week after … Jeffrey Kahane, the Philharmonic’s music director, announced he was stepping down … In the email to musicians, Treviño [wrote], ‘We remain confident that, with the people, the vision, and the support around us, we will be able to move forward.’ ”