New Release
Grace: The Music of Michael Tilson Thomas
A four-disc deluxe box-set that spans more than five decades of MTT’s compositional life and features 18 of his works, from premiere recordings to remastered archival recordings available for the first time.
On Stage
Celebrating MTT in Los Angeles
The Los Angeles Philharmonic celebrates its five-decade relationship with MTT on the occasion of his 80th birthday with a special night of music.
Latest News
Gramophone Lifetime Achievement Award 2024: Michael Tilson Thomas
Of the many hundreds of exhilarating and memorable performances I’ve heard Michael Tilson Thomas deliver over the decades, nearly all have achieved their effect through the conductor’s sheer musicality. There have been standard classics of Beethoven and Tchaikovsky, world premieres by established or up-and-coming living composers, and rarities from the operatic back catalogue of Russia, all performed with the flair and vitality that have made him one of the most significant conductors of our day.
Featured Composition
From the Diary of Anne Frank
“The work is a melodrama in the form of symphonic variations. It was written for Audrey Hepburn who had grown up in occupied Holland, was the same age as Anne Frank and strongly identified with her and with the suffering of all children. This work was commissioned as a vehicle for Audrey in her role as an ambassador for UNICEF. It takes its shape primarily from the diary passages that …
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Where NOW Is
Presented as part of PBS’ award-winning American Masters series, Michael Tilson Thomas: Where NOW Is documents MTT’s life and career—from his childhood in California to his ascension to the world stage and leadership roles with the New World Symphony and the San Francisco Symphony.