Michael Tilson Thomas
Sound•Born December 21, 1944•Died April 22, 2026 (age 81)•Los Angeles, California, USA
Biography
Michael Tilson Thomas (December 21, 1944 – April 22, 2026) was an American conductor, composer and pianist. He was 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 final performance with the San Francisco Symphony in April 2025 while fighting brain cancer.
Known For
Great Performances
1971•TV Series•
6.1
Soundbreaking
2016•TV Series•
7.8
Masterclass
2010•TV Series
Metallica and San Francisco Symphony: S&M2
2019•Movie•
8.7
Bombshell: The Hedy Lamarr Story
2018•Movie•
6.9
Leonard Bernstein Centennial Celebration at Tanglewood
2018•Movie•
10.0
Keeping Score: Shostakovich Symphony No. 5
2009•Movie
Carnival of the Animals
1976•Movie•
6.0
Filmography
2003
Bad Boy Made Good: The Revival of George Antheil's 1924 Ballet Mécanique
Movieas Self - Conductor
Personal Info
DepartmentSound
BirthdayDecember 21, 1944
Day of DeathApril 22, 2026
Place of BirthLos Angeles, California, USA
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