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Michael Tilson Thomas, Facing Brain Cancer Recurrence, Scales Back Concerts

Michael Tilson Thomas, who led the San Francisco Symphony for 25 years, said, “Now is the time to wind down my public appearances.”

By Javier C. Hernandez

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John Adams and Vikingur Olafsson Join Forces for ”After the Fall’

After the pianist, Vikingur Olafsson, asked for a concerto over beers, the composer, John Adams, wrote “After the Fall,” which will now travel the world.

By Joshua Barone

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Michael Tilson Thomas Is Prolifically Himself on Disc

As Thomas turns 80, new collections of his recordings reveal the legacy of a maestro who has exuberantly refused to conform to expectations.

By David Allen

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San Francisco Symphony Chorus Goes on Strike

The work stoppage has forced a cancellation of the Verdi Requiem performances.

By Robin Pogrebin