Michael Tilson Thomas

[iramegdal]

Has passed today. He will be missed. My favorite conductor of West Side Story. Very good Mahler and Stravinsky recordings. Excellent young musicians teacher.

 

[elcoholic]

Sad news, especially here in California, RIP.

 

[Bill Ashton]

BSO | Michael Tilson Thomas Michael Tilson Thomas

 

[CircuitSage]

Sad to hear this. He had a really distinctive way of shaping the music, especially in Mahler - always felt both precise and deeply expressive. I remember discovering some of his recordings here and being surprised how fresh they sounded compared to others. Definitely a big loss.,

 

[Bill Ashton]

Its funny, I always thought of him as an "East Coast Guy" due to his time with the BSO. He stepped in, middle of concert, when William Steinberg got sick. Impressive for a 24 year old. Thats what got him noticed! RIP Maestro

 

[elcoholic]

 

[DeeCee]

I have his Profokiev (Romeo and Juliet). RIP.