Michael Tilson Thomas dies

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Renowned American conductor and composer Michael Tilson Thomas has died at 81. His spokesperson Connie Shuman says Tilson Thomas died Wednesday night. He led orchestras in Buffalo, Miami, London and San Francisco. Tilson Thomas had surgery for a brain tumor in 2021 and in February 2025 announced the tumor had returned. He conducted his final concert with the San Francisco Symphony in April 2025. Tilson Thomas received 39 Grammy nominations, winning 12, and received a Kennedy Center Honor in 2019. His husband, Joshua Robison, died in February.

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He was a gift to classical music in America. Loved the audience! He didn't exactly "die young" but he probably had a lot more things he wanted to accomplish. His partner of five decades (!) died only months ago after a terrible fall. MTT's last weeks had to have been very difficult. RIP to a fantastic musician. ❤️