Musician Dictionary

Michael Tilson Thomas

American conductor, pianist and composer (1944–2026) · conductor and pianist

DescriptionAmerican conductor, pianist and composer (1944–2026)
Source: Wikidata
Born1944-12-21
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
BirthplaceLos Angeles Los Angeles
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
Died2026-04-22
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
Place of deathSan Francisco San Francisco
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
AreaUnited States
Source: MusicBrainz
CountryUS
Source: MusicBrainz
CitizenshipUnited States
Source: Wikidata
Occupationpianist composer music educator conductor music arranger musician bandleader
Source: Wikidata
Instrumentspiano
Source: Wikidata
Genresclassical music
Source: Wikidata
Member ofAmerican Academy of Arts and Sciences
Source: Wikidata
Awardshonorary doctor of the University of Miami Ditson Conductor's Award National Medal of Arts
Source: Wikidata

Also known as

M. Thomas M. Tilson Thomas M. Tilson-Thomas M.T.トーマス MIchael Tilson-Thomas MTT Michael Thomas Michael Tillson Thomas Michael Tilson Michael Tilson Thomas, Director Michael Tilson-Thomas Michael Tison Thomas Michel Tilson Thomas Thomas Tilson Thomas マイケル・ティルソン・トーマス

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Identifiers

mbid: f6df125a-a83c-4161-8cbe-48f4a3a7cad5 · wikidata: Q520493 · isni: 0000000114499533 · discogs: 253245 · spotify: 2v1lHgfpG4joXW7kDdDI78 · apple_music: 399246

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