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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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. -
Recorded on December 14, 2025 at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Little Flower, Musica Sacra San Antonio presents a service of readings and music for the season, including works by Philip Ledger, Eric Whitacre, and traditional carols. -
Joe Ely never broke out into the mainstream, but has been a beloved Texas treasure for five decades. His death Monday at age 78 brought tributes from fans and fellow musicians alike. -
The sparkling music of the baroque period illuminates two concerts this week featuring members of The Orchestra San Antonio. Pieces by Antonio Vivaldi, Johann Sebastian Bach, and more accompany narration of the Christmas story. -
Once a year, we open the floor to you at KPAC and invite musicians both amateur and professional to share their love of new music and performance at our contemporary classical Open Mic Night. Now in its 9th year, this collaboration with SOLI Chamber Ensemble continues to surprise and delight. Hear the performances at the link. -
Let yourself go, and enjoy this rhythmic program of music from The Orchestra San Antonio. Hear pieces by Alberto Ginastera, Arturo Márquez, and the San Antonio premiere of Juan Pablo Contreras's "MeChicano."
