Michael Tilson Thomas: Where Now Is

7.5/10 · 36 votesOct 23, 202090 min

Ranked #4 of 8 in Season 34•+0.3 vs season avg

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Explore the life and career of the Grammy-winning conductor, pianist and composer. A National Medal of Arts recipient and longtime Grammy-winning music director of the San Francisco Symphony, Michael Tilson Thomas helped set the standard that an American orchestra should champion modern music.

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Episode Summary

"Michael Tilson Thomas: Where Now Is" is episode 6 of American Masters season 34. It scored 7.5/10 from 36 votes, ranking #4 of 8 episodes this season (season average 7.2). It aired on October 23, 2020.

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