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The Meraki String Quartet is pictured here in a January 2024 performance presented by San Antonio nonprofit Classical Music Institute. The Orchestra San Antonio, which performs under the CMI umbrella, was recently gifted $2 million from Frost Bank, which also will be a sponsor of the musical group. (Courtesy Classical Music Institute)

San Antonio nonprofit promotes classical music through programs, summer events

By Edmond Ortiz

San Antonio's Classical Music Institute recently got a big push with one of its main partner musical groups being gifted $2 million and a major sponsorship from a local company.

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