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Remembering conductor, composer and pianist Michael Tilson Thomas

NPR | By Terry Gross
Published May 1, 2026 at 2:00 AM PDT

The longtime music director of the San Francisco Symphony died April 22. Known for his innovation, Tilson Thomas founded the New World Symphony for young players. Originally broadcast in 1995 and '12.

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