The San Antonio Philharmonic announced a groundbreaking concert series featuring the legendary Mexican singer Juan Gabriel, marking the first time the musician’s estate has authorized the use of his voice and projection with a live orchestra.

The “Juan Gabriel: A Philharmonic Tribute” will take place from Sept. 12-14 at the orchestra’s new home, the Scottish Rite Theater.

Associate Conductor Felipe Tristan emphasized the unique nature of the production.

“We have the permission from the family of Juan Gabriel to use his image in video and audio and sync it with the orchestra,” Tristan said. “The audience will basically come see a concert of Juan Gabriel in video, in audio with the San Antonio Philharmonic live.”

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