Leonardo Pineda stands at the forefront of a new generation of conductor-curators redefining the classical music experience. Recently named Music Director of The Orchestra San Antonio (TOSA) starting in October 2025—a resident company at the Tobin Center for the Performing Arts—Leonardo’s appointment followed a series of exceptional guest appearances, where his leadership inspired prolonged standing ovations and unanimous praise.Leonardo’s official debut  at the Tobin Center’s H-E-B Hall featured internationally renowned trumpeter Pacho Flores. The performance concluded with a three-minute standing ovation and four curtain calls. Voice of San Antonio praised the evening: “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.”