American Masters

Michael Tilson Thomas: Where Now Is

Season 34 Episode 6 | 1hr 23m 45s

Discover the Grammy-winning conductor, pianist and composer. A National Medal of Arts recipient and longtime music director of the San Francisco Symphony, he helped set the standard that an American orchestra should champion modern American music.

Aired: 10/22/20 | Expires: 05/12/26

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