For Michael Tilson Thomas’s Legacy, Look at Young Musicians
Michael Tilson Thomas, the former conductor of the San Francisco Symphony, died on April 22 at 81, leaving behind a legacy of mentoring young musicians and shaping the classical music scene. His impact is evident through the New World Symphony, an academy he founded, and the many careers he launched, including those of pianist Yuja Wang and soprano Julia Bullock.
Michael Tilson Thomas, the beloved mentor and conductor of the San Francisco Symphony, died on April 22 at 81. Thomas's multi-pronged career served as a model for a 21st-century life in the arts. As music director of the San Francisco Symphony from 1995 to 2020, he made modern classical music accessible through his American Mavericks festivals. He also founded the New World Symphony in Miami Beach, Florida, which has trained over 1,300 young musicians, many of whom now play in professional orchestras. Thomas launched the careers of artists like pianist Yuja Wang, director Yuval Sharon, and soprano Julia Bullock. His legacy continues to be felt through the many musicians he mentored and inspired.
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