Nathan Cone
VP, Cultural & Community Engagementncone@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.
A native of 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 classical composer is Beethoven. 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 day before the fourth and final round of The 2024 Gurwitz International Piano Competition, jury chair Scott Yoo brought three colleagues into the TPR studios to look forward to what happens next for the talented artists competing, and offer their optimistic thoughts about the classical music scene.
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A new reissue of James Horner's music recalls Disney's short-lived foray into dark fantasy in the 1980s.
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The Mid-Texas Symphony in September invited pianist Jeffrey Biegel to perform George Gershwin's famous 'Rhapsody In Blue.' Biegel also brought along a brand-new piece by Peter Boyer, 'Rhapsody in Red, White and Blue.' Hear both pieces, and more American music, in this full-concert program!
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The San Antonio Philharmonic announced Jeffrey Kahane as its first-ever Music Director. The pianist and conductor, who speaks fluent Spanish, looks to connect with the community closer than the orchestra ever has before.
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As part of The Gurwitz International Piano Competition, four of the jurors came together at the TPR studio for a wide-ranging conversation on art, discipline, and the lessons they've learned from a lifetime of music-making.
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At this concert recorded Nov. 5, 2023 in New Braunfels, the Mid-Texas Symphony brought two larger works of classical music influenced by folk elements, as well as the South Texas return of violin soloist Nancy Zhou. Hear the full program at the link!
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The flute-marimba Duo AYA performed at UTSA's Recital Hall on Nov. 1, 2023 and marked a reunion for two longtime friends, Rachel Woolf (flute) and Makana Jimbu (marimba). Their concert included several world premiere works commissioned specifically for the duo, including music to evoke interstellar travel.
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TPR's Nathan Cone looks back on 10 memorable moments from this past year, including movies, music, and one furry ball of love.
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Originally scheduled in 2020, husband and wife duo Jolente De Maeyer and Nikolaas Kende performed at San Fernando Cathedral on Dec. 10, 2023 with special guest, Houston Grand Opera tenor Eric Taylor. Hear the performance at the link, including special musical arrangements by Trinity University graduate Yvonne Freckmann.
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Talented amateur and professional musicians alike shared some of their favorite contemporary classical compositions on Nov. 19 at TPR's Malú and Carlos Alvarez Theater during Open Mic Night, a collaboration between TPR and SOLI Chamber Ensemble.