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Somehow, this community could manage to build a grand new performing arts center, and yet fail to support and sustain a symphony orchestra originally founded in 1939.

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The nonprofit orchestra will present 10 classical and three pops concerts, starting its season on Sept. 16.

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'That's a decision by a group of people, but they cannot wipe out history, legacy, and heritage,' the orchestra's former music director Sebastian Lang-Lessing said of the Symphony Society's move.

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The Musicians of the San Antonio Symphony went on strike last September, saying the board's plan to slash pay and benefits and cut the orchestra's number of players would essentially destroy the organization.

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The fallout of Uvalde's school shooting continued to dominate local headlines, but our two most-read stories weren't directly related to the tragedy.

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Since his controversial firing in April as the San Antonio Symphony's music director emeritus, the maestro has been tirelessly meeting with city leaders.

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