Michael Tilson Thomas

Michael Tilson Thomas was among the most famous American-born conductors of his generation, best known as the longtime conductor of the San Francisco Symphony. He had a bright, extroverted personality and a wide-ranging repertoire that allowed him to take a place at the forefront of experimentation with the form and content of symphonic concerts, combining his eclectic style with various American music styles. He was also a respected composer, with his You Come Here Often?, for solo piano being featured on Yuja Wang's 2023 album The American Project. He won 12 Grammy Awards in...