On October 15 Michael Tilson Thomas returns to Miami to helm the orchestra he helped create, leading the New World Symphony in its “Opening Fanfare” program. This concert also marks the beginning of the orchestra’s first full season in its new home, the Frank Gehry designed, state of the art New World Center. Repertory for the evening includes the overture to Smetana’s opera The Bartered Bride, Janáček’sSinfonetta, Schumann’s Piano Concerto …

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Michael Tilson Thomas leads the San Francisco Symphony in 18 weeks of concerts during the orchestra’s 2011/12 centennial season, including a new a two-week American Mavericks Festival highlighting works by composers who defined 20th century American music and featuring world premieres by modern masters John Adams, Meredith Monk, and Mason Bates.