Michael Tilson Thomas
American conductor, pianist and composer (1944–2026)
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Summary
Michael Tilson Thomas was born on December 21, 1944[1], in Los Angeles[2]. He died on April 22, 2026[3], in San Francisco[4]. He worked as a conductor[5], pianist[6], composer[7], music educator[8], and music arranger[9].
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United States[10]
- Occupation: musician[11], bandleader[12]
- Field of work: music[13], piano performance[14], conducting[15], music composition[16]
- Educated at: University of Southern California[17], USC Thornton School of Music[18], Idyllwild Arts Academy[19], North Hollywood High School[20], Colburn School[21]
- Award received: National Medal of Arts[22], honorary doctor of the University of Miami[23], Ditson Conductor's Award[24]
- Member of: American Academy of Arts and Sciences[25]
- Sex or gender: male[26]
- Genre: classical music[27]
- Residence: San Francisco[28]
- Family name: Thomas[29]
- Given name: Michael[30]
- Official website: http://www.michaeltilsonthomas.com[31]
- Instrument: piano[32]
- Described by source: BEIC Digital Library[33]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[34]
- Name in native language: Michael Tilson Thomas[35]
- Start of work period: 1969[36]
FAQs
Where was Michael Tilson Thomas born?
Michael Tilson Thomas's place of birth was Los Angeles[2].
Where did Michael Tilson Thomas die?
Michael Tilson Thomas died in San Francisco[4].
What did Michael Tilson Thomas do for work?
Michael Tilson Thomas worked as a conductor[5], pianist[6], composer[7], music educator[8], and music arranger[9].
Where did Michael Tilson Thomas go to school?
Michael Tilson Thomas was educated at University of Southern California[17], USC Thornton School of Music[18], Idyllwild Arts Academy[19], and North Hollywood High School[20].
What awards did Michael Tilson Thomas receive?
Honors received include National Medal of Arts[22], honorary doctor of the University of Miami[23], and Ditson Conductor's Award[24].