Memorial Page for Michael Tilson Thomas

Dec 21, 1944 – Apr 22, 2026(81 years)Died in:San Francisco, California

American conductor, pianist and composer

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April 22nd, 2026

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Michael Tilson Thomas (4838067498)

Michael Tilson Thomas and reporter Horacio Cambeiro in Miami Beach

MTT Filming Keeping Score, September 2008

March 6, 2019 Carnegie Hall Mahler's "Ninth Symphony"

Biography

Birthplace

Los Angeles, Los Angeles County

Place of Death

San Francisco, California

Nationality

United States

Occupation(4)

conductor pianist composer music educator

Awards(3)

National Medal of Artshonorary doctor of the University of MiamiDitson Conductor's Award

Education(5)

University of Southern CaliforniaUSC Thornton School of MusicIdyllwild Arts AcademyNorth Hollywood High SchoolColburn School

Michael Tilson Thomas (* December 21, 1944 in Los Angeles; † April 22, 2026 in San Francisco) was an american conductor, pianist and composer. He was 81 years old. His education included University of Southern California, USC Thornton School of Music, Idyllwild Arts Academy, North Hollywood High School and Colburn School. His awards include National Medal of Arts, honorary doctor of the University of Miami and Ditson Conductor's Award.

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Born in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County

1944

Died in San Francisco, California

2026

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Michael Tilson Thomas. Forever remembered.