Michael Tilson Thomas | |
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Background information | |
Born | Los Angeles, California | December 21, 1944
Genres | Classical |
Occupation(s) | Conductor, pianist, composer |
Website | https://michaeltilsonthomas.com |
Michael Tilson Thomas (born December 21, 1944) is an American conductor, pianist and composer. He is Artistic Director Laureate of the New World Symphony, an American orchestral academy in Miami Beach, Florida, Music Director Laureate of the San Francisco Symphony, and Conductor Laureate of the London Symphony Orchestra. He gave his last performance with the San Francisco Symphony in January 2024 while fighting brain cancer.[1]