Musical Bridges Around the World will absorb the San Antonio International Piano Competition, which is held every four years. “We are excited about presenting the 2020 San Antonio International Piano Competition and each competition thereafter,” said Anya Grokhovski, MBAW artistic director and CEO. SAIPC President James Lucas said he is happy about the merger because it will open new doors for the organization. “It will introduce us to new relationships, resources, and creative input that will enable SAIPC to thrive in its mission of sponsoring international competitions and developing local talent,” he said. Founded in 1983 and presented...

Musical Bridges Around the World’s annual festival features renowned Persian fiddle player Kayhan Kalhor Kayhan Kalhor knows life will always involve the mundane—bills, dishes, work—which is why the Grammy Award–nominated musician says music and culture are so crucial. “Some of us will be professional musicians and some will be professional listeners, but music is so important in this world that we live in,” says Kalhor, who will perform on Friday, March 22, as part of Musical Bridges Around the World’s five-concert International Music Festival. “Culture is the only thing that’s worthwhile. A world without art and culture would be...

In San Antonio this weekend you’ll find plenty of music: Conjunto music, piano music and a musical stage drama. First off: Conjunto all weekend at the Tejano Conjunto Festival. Tejano Conjunto Festival Conjunto was born when Europeans brought accordions to South Texas, and locals paired them with bajo sexto, making the genre a San Antonio native in the world of music. The Guadalupe Cultural Arts’ Cristina Balli says this weekend, Rosedale Park will be the center of the Conjunto universe. “People come from all over the state, all over the country, people come from Europe, and all the way from Japan,” she said. Balli...