""MTT didn't just lead the Symphony; he became part of the cultural fabric of San Francisco itself, expanding what it meant to be an orchestra in a city like ours.""
""His impact reached far beyond the concert hall, touching the life of the city in ways both visible and deeply personal. We were, quite simply, so lucky to have him.""
Michael Tilson Thomas, a significant figure in classical music and former music director of the San Francisco Symphony, died at 81 due to complications from glioblastoma multiforme. His death follows the recent passing of his husband, Joshua Robison. Thomas conducted his last concert a year prior, celebrating his 80th birthday. He was known for his deep connection to San Francisco's cultural landscape, with his influence extending beyond music. Born into an entertainment family, he shaped the orchestra's identity in the city.
Read at sfist.com
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