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Michael Tilson Thomas
Los Angeles, California, USA
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 America…
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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.
Filmography
Movies and shows, newest first
- 2020
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2019
Metallica and San Francisco Symphony: S&M2
Movie Self
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2018
Leonard Bernstein Centennial Celebration at Tanglewood
Movie Self - Conductor
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2018
Bombshell: The Hedy Lamarr Story
Movie Self
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2016
Soundbreaking
TV show Self
- 2015
- 2012
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2011
Keeping Score: Mahler Legacy
Movie Narrator
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2011
Keeping Score: Mahler Origins
Movie Narrator
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2011
Keeping Score - Mahler Origins and Legacy
Movie Conductor
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2010
Masterclass
TV show Self
- 2009
- 2009
- 2006
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2006
Keeping Score: Stravinsky Rite of Spring
Movie Narrator
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2006
Rehearsing a Dream
Movie Self
More credits
- 2006
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2004
Keeping Score
TV show Self – Host
- 2004
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2003
Bad Boy Made Good: The Revival of George Antheil's 1924 Ballet Mécanique
Movie Self - Conductor
- 2000
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1997
The Rhythm of Life
TV show
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1993
On the Town
Movie Conductor
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1987
Steve Reich: A New Musical Language
Movie Self
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1976
Carnival of the Animals
Movie Self - Conductor
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1971
Great Performances
TV show Self
