Michael Tilson Thomas, Celebrated American Conductor, Dies at 81

A galvanizing force in classical music as a conductor, composer, pianist and evangelist, he spent 25 years as music director of the San Francisco Symphony.

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Michael Tilson Thomas Dies at 81

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