Nathan Cone
Vice President of Programmingncone@tpr.org
Nathan has been with TPR since 1995, when he began working on classical music station KPAC 88.3 FM, as host of “Tuesday Night at the Opera.” He soon learned the ropes on KSTX 89.1 FM, and volunteered to work practically any shift that came his way, on either station. He worked in nearly every capacity on the radio before moving into Community Engagement, Marketing, and Digital Media. His reporting and criticism has been honored by the Los Angeles Press Club, the Houston Press Club and the Texas Associated Press. In 2025, Nathan was inducted into the San Antonio Radio Hall of Fame.
A native of Houston who grew up in Spring, Texas, Nathan began his broadcasting career while studying at San Antonio’s Trinity University, where he majored in Communication, with minors in Communication Management and Art/Art History. At Trinity University’s KRTU, he was a student manager, serving as Jazz Program Director and Operations Manager. Nathan graduated with a B.A. in Communication from Trinity University with minors in Communication Management and Art/Art History.
Nathan enjoys studying classic and contemporary films, especially Disney movies and those of the late director Stanley Kubrick. He's the curator of Texas Public Radio's popular summer film series, Cinema Tuesdays. He’s a musical omnivore, with a house full of classical, rock, and jazz compact discs and LPs. His favorite classic composer is Beethoven, and his favorite contemporary composer is Michael Torke. His favorite jazz performer and composer is Miles Davis, his favorite rock band is The Beatles, and his favorite film is Singin' in the Rain, which he enjoys watching with his wife and two children.
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The Heart of Texas Concert Band presents a program of music composed or arranged by Philip Sparke, an English musician who writes at a very high level. -
The late Robert Duvall was made an honorary Texas Ranger following the release of "Lonesome Dove," and shot more than a half-dozen films in the Lone Star State, including his Oscar-winning role as Mac Sledge in "Tender Mercies." -
Composer Reena Esmail is in San Antonio this week for the annual Texas Music Educators Association Clinic and Convention, where she'll share a new band arrangement of one of her most popular pieces. -
Over 600 exhibitors are in San Antonio to meet 30,000 attendees of the annual Texas Music Educators Association Clinic and Convention. -
On his latest release, harpsichordist Mahan Esfahani continues his dedication to the music of J.S. Bach with a performance of the complete Well-Tempered Clavier. -
Concerts scheduled for February 13 and 14 have been canceled, and ticket holders will receive refunds. In an interview with TPR, San Antonio Philharmonic Executive Director Roberto Treviño said the orchestra remains committed to performing and hinted that future concerts could take place at venues across the community. -
For over 25 years, NPR's 'From the Top' has been showcasing the future of classical music in the hands of America's youth. To celebrate, the album 'From the Top 25' has just been released, and it features a 2022 performance by a San Antonio cellist who's now studying at the Curtis Institute. Catch up with Vincent Garcia-Hettinger at the link! -
Recorded live in Seguin, this concert from the Mid-Texas Symphony features Beethoven's mammoth Ninth Symphony, with the San Antonio Mastersingers. Hear the full performance at the link. -
TPR's Nathan Cone's annual look back on moments from his past year, including music, movies, [TPR] members, and a memorial. -
On the occasion of its 40th anniversary, the esteemed Criterion Collection has added the zany 'Pee-wee's Big Adventure' to their curated lineup of home video releases. TPR's Nathan Cone has a look at the movie and the new 4K disc.
