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Michael Tilson Thomas
Sound

Michael Tilson Thomas

Born 1944-12-21
Los Angeles, California, USA
Department: Sound

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

Prominent works featuring Michael Tilson Thomas

Great Performances
TV
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Great Performances

1971
TMDB3.0
Metallica and San Francisco Symphony: S&M2
Movie
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Metallica and San Francisco Symphony: S&M2

2019
TMDB4.3
Bombshell: The Hedy Lamarr Story
Movie
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Bombshell: The Hedy Lamarr Story

2018
TMDB3.5
Soundbreaking
TV
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Soundbreaking

2016
TMDB3.9
Carnival of the Animals
Movie
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Carnival of the Animals

1976
TMDB3.0
Masterclass
TV
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Masterclass

2010
TMDB0.0
Leonard Bernstein Centennial Celebration at Tanglewood
Movie
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Leonard Bernstein Centennial Celebration at Tanglewood

2018
TMDB5.0
The Rhythm of Life
TV
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The Rhythm of Life

1997
TMDB5.0
Keeping Score: Mahler Legacy
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Keeping Score: Mahler Legacy

2011
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Keeping Score
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Keeping Score

2004
TMDB0.0

Filmography & Credits

Complete career catalog (34 titles)

PosterTitleCharacter / RoleTypeYear
Michael Tilson Thomas: Where Now IsMichael Tilson Thomas: Where Now IsSelf / AppearanceMovie2020
Metallica and San Francisco Symphony: S&M2Metallica and San Francisco Symphony: S&M2SelfMovie2019
Leonard Bernstein Centennial Celebration at TanglewoodLeonard Bernstein Centennial Celebration at TanglewoodSelf - ConductorMovie2018
Bombshell: The Hedy Lamarr StoryBombshell: The Hedy Lamarr StorySelfMovie2018
SoundbreakingSoundbreakingSelfTV Series2016
London Symphony Orchestra: Shostakovich 5Self / AppearanceMovie2015
Michael Tilson Thomas: The ThomashefskysSelf / AppearanceMovie2012
Keeping Score: Mahler LegacyKeeping Score: Mahler LegacyNarratorMovie2011
Keeping Score: Mahler OriginsKeeping Score: Mahler OriginsNarratorMovie2011
Keeping Score - Mahler Origins and LegacyKeeping Score - Mahler Origins and LegacyConductorMovie2011
MasterclassMasterclassSelfTV Series2010
Keeping Score: Shostakovich Symphony No. 5Keeping Score: Shostakovich Symphony No. 5Self / AppearanceMovie2009
Keeping Score - Hector Berlioz Symphonie fantastiqueKeeping Score - Hector Berlioz Symphonie fantastiqueSelf / AppearanceMovie2009
Keeping Score - Hector Berlioz Symphonie fantastiqueKeeping Score - Hector Berlioz Symphonie fantastiqueDirectorMovie2009
Keeping Score: Stravinsky's Rite of SpringKeeping Score: Stravinsky's Rite of SpringSelf / AppearanceMovie2006
Keeping Score: Stravinsky Rite of SpringNarratorMovie2006
Rehearsing a DreamSelfMovie2006
Keeping Score: Beethoven's EroicaKeeping Score: Beethoven's EroicaSelf / AppearanceMovie2006
Keeping Score: Beethoven's EroicaKeeping Score: Beethoven's EroicaConductorMovie2006
Keeping ScoreKeeping ScoreSelf – HostTV Series2004
Keeping ScoreKeeping ScoreCreatorTV Series2004
Keeping Score: Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 4Keeping Score: Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 4Self / AppearanceMovie2004
Keeping Score: Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 4Keeping Score: Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 4ConductorMovie2004
Bad Boy Made Good: The Revival of George Antheil's 1924 Ballet MécaniqueBad Boy Made Good: The Revival of George Antheil's 1924 Ballet MécaniqueSelf - ConductorMovie2003
John Adams: A Portrait and A Concert of Modern American MusicJohn Adams: A Portrait and A Concert of Modern American MusicSelfMovie2000
The Rhythm of LifeThe Rhythm of LifeSelf / AppearanceTV Series1997
On the TownOn the TownConductorMovie1993
Steve Reich: A New Musical LanguageSelfMovie1987
Carnival of the AnimalsCarnival of the AnimalsSelf - ConductorMovie1976
Carnival of the AnimalsCarnival of the AnimalsConductorMovie1976
Great PerformancesGreat PerformancesSelfTV Series1971
Great PerformancesGreat PerformancesMusic DirectorTV Series1971
Great PerformancesGreat PerformancesConductorTV Series1971
Great PerformancesGreat PerformancesOrchestratorTV Series1971