Michael Tilson Thomas
Renowned Conductor | Music Innovation & Collaboration
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Michael Tilson Thomas is a trailblazing conductor, composer, and educator who has shaped classical music for over five decades. As the longtime Music Director of the San Francisco Symphony, he led the orchestra to new heights, championing contemporary works and fostering deep community engagement.
Tilson Thomas is also the Founder and Artistic Director of the New World Symphony, an orchestral academy that prepares young musicians for leadership roles. His dynamic conducting style and commitment to making music accessible have earned him 11 Grammy Awards, the National Medal of Arts, and recognition as a Kennedy Center Honoree.
Tilson Thomas' keynotes inspire audiences to embrace creativity, collaboration, and the transformative power of the arts.
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Music and emotion through time
In this epic overview, Michael Tilson Thomas traces the development of classical music through the development of written notation, the record, and the re-mix.
| Event | Year | Location |
|---|---|---|
| TED | 2012 | 🇺🇸Long Beach, United States |
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