On Friday, May 20, 2022, Michael Tilson Thomas gave the commencement address at The Juilliard School's Commencement Ceremony. In addition to speaking, he was also awarded an Honorary Doctorate and led a…

On May 7, 2022, the New World Symphony announced a $30 million endowment gift from the Arison Arts Foundation in honor of Michael Tilson Thomas, the founding Artistic Director. With this gift,…

On May 20, Michael Tilson Thomas delivered the commencement address and received an honorary doctorate from the Juilliard School. Other honorees included dancer, teacher, and stager Masazumi Chaya; operatic bass-baritone Dr. Simon…