Maestro's Final Curtain: Sánchez Resigns in Fury from Orchestra he founded

In the key of E: The final curtain

Hi everyone. Welcome or welcome back to “In the key of E.” I’m typing this in the middle of my very last week of classes at UW-Eau Claire, making this the last time I’ll ever sit down to write one of these stories.  I’ve been thinking about sitting down to write this for upwards of...

Maestro's Final Curtain: Sánchez Resigns in Fury from Orchestra he founded

José Francisco Sánchez has resigned from the board of directors of the Torrevieja Symphony Orchestra (OST), bringing to a close his 17-year involvement with the institution he helped found in 2008. His resignation follows the controversy surrounding his dismissal as the orchestra’s director in January 2025—a move that sparked strong opposition among OST members. In a statement, Sánchez reflected on his time with the orchestra, highlighting its g…