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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.<\/p>\n
\u201cAs part of the broader reconfiguration of our season, we will unfortunately need to cancel the remaining concerts as originally planned,\u201d CEO Roberto Trevi\u00f1o wrote in a message obtained by the Current. <\/p>\n
\u201cWe 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.\u201d<\/p>\n
The swift end to the season cancels seven more concert series scheduled between now and the end of May, from performances of Bach\u2019s Mass in B Minor to a Fiesta pops show.<\/p>\n
Trevi\u00f1o was unavailable for immediate comment on the communication. <\/p>\n
The announcement comes a week after respected conductor, pianist and educator Jeffrey Kahane, the Philharmonic\u2019s musical director, announced he was stepping down from the role<\/a>. He offered no explanation for his departure but thanked Alamo City and its fans of classical music.<\/p>\n Kahane\u2019s departure hasn\u2019t been the only recent bad news for the orchestra formed from the ashes of the now-defunct San Antonio Symphony in 2022.<\/p>\n Late last year, the Scottish Rite masonic lodge ordered the Philharmonic to vacate its performance space \u2014\u00a0a location the orchestra had touted just a year prior as its home. <\/p>\n While Trevi\u00f1o has repeatedly told the Current Phil is in talks with Scottish Rite to strike a new deal to remain at the site, the masons accused the orchestra in a legal filing of failing to make good on a promise to pay for $750,000 for repairs hundred-year-old hall.<\/p>\n Citing the lack of a performance space and financial issues, the orchestra has also canceled several performance, including its Classics VI | Symphonic Strings concerts scheduled for last weekend.\u00a0<\/p>\n In the email to musicians, Trevi\u00f1o pledged to be forthright about the state of the orchestra, but hinted at work going on to improve its long-term prognosis. <\/p>\n \u201cWe want to be honest with you about where things stand, and at the same time assure you there is ongoing work happening behind the scenes to support the long-term health of the Philharmonic,\u201d he wrote. \u201cWe remain confident that, with the people, the vision, and the support around us, we will be able to move forward.\u201d<\/p>\n He added: \u201cNeedless to say, our office doors are open to you should you wish to talk or share your concerns. We value you not only as musicians, but as essential members of this organization and community.\u201d<\/p>\n Sign Up for SA Current newsletters.<\/a><\/p>\n Follow us:\u00a0Apple News<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0Google News<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0NewsBreak<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0Reddit<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0Instagram<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0Facebook\u00a0<\/a>| Twitter<\/a>\u00a0| Or sign up for our\u00a0RSS Feed<\/a><\/p>\n Related Stories<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\tThe respected conductor, pianist and educator\u2019s departure comes as the orchestra has lost its permanent performance space and canceled concerts. \t\t\t\t<\/p>\n
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