From 1984: Conductor Michael Tilson Thomas

Michael Tilson Thomas, longtime music director of the San Francisco Symphony, died on April 22, 2026 at age 81. In this 1984 “Sunday Morning” profile by Eugenia Zukerman, Thomas talked about his early entry into the music world; and about his enthusiasm for the works of both contemporary composers (by conducting the world premiere of Steve Reich's "Desert Music") and the masters of the classical repertoire. "CBS Sunday Morning" features stories on the arts, music, nature, entertainment, sports, history, science and Americana, and highlights unique human accomplishments and achievements. Check local listings for CBS Sunday Morning broadcast times. Subscribe to the "CBS Sunday Morning" YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/20gXwJT Get more of "CBS Sunday Morning": http://cbsn.ws/1PlMmAz Follow "CBS Sunday Morning" on Instagram: http://bit.ly/23XunIh Like "CBS Sunday Morning" on Facebook: https://bit.ly/3sRgLPG Follow "CBS Sunday Morning" on Twitter: http://bit.ly/1RquoQb Subscribe to our newsletter: http://cbsn.ws/1RqHw7T Download the CBS News app: http://cbsn.ws/1Xb1WC8 Try Paramount+ free: https://bit.ly/2OiW1kZ For video licensing inquiries, contact: [email protected]