The Orchestra San Antonio has appointed Venezuelan conductor Leonardo Pineda as its Music Director.

His appointment follows a series of acclaimed guest appearances with the orchestra that drew prolonged standing ovations and enthusiastic praise from audiences and critics alike. Pineda now leads the ensemble as the resident orchestra of the Tobin Center for the Performing Arts, shaping its artistic vision through core symphonic repertoire, contemporary voices, and dynamic audience engagement.

Pineda’s official debut at the Tobin Center’s H-E-B Performance Hall featured internationally renowned trumpet player Pacho Flores and concluded with a three-minute standing ovation and four curtain calls. Voice of San Antonio wrote: “At the helm was conductor Leonardo Pineda. His dynamic and expressive leadership elicited an extraordinary level of nuance and musicality from the ensemble. You could feel the deep connection between the conductor and musicians, and the sense that this was just the beginning of something special.”