Background
TILSON, Michael was born on December 21, 1944. Son of Theodore Thomas and Roberta Thomas.
TILSON, Michael was born on December 21, 1944. Son of Theodore Thomas and Roberta Thomas.
University of South. California.
Conductor and pianist. Conductor and pianist, Monday evening concerts 1963-1968. Musical assistant Bayreuth 1966-1967.
Assistant then Principal Guest Conductor, Boston Symphony Orchestra 1969-1974.
New York debut 1969; London debut with London Symphony Orchestra (LSO) 1970. Music Director Buffalo Philharmonic 1971-1979.
Principal Guest Conductor, Los Angeles Philharmonic 1981-1985. Music Director Great Woods Festival 1985.
Principal Conductor, LSO since 1988.
Artistic Adviser, New World Symphony. Guest conductor with orchestras and opera houses in United States of America and Europe. Koussevitzky.