Michael Tilson Thomas conducts the San Francisco Symphony for this performance of Berlioz's Symphonie Fantastique, which was originally broadcast by the American television channel PBS in 2009 as part of the 'Keeping Score' classical music series.

Michael Tilson Thomas conducts the San Francisco Symphony for this performance of Charles Ives' Holidays Symphony, which was originally broadcast by the American television channel PBS in 2009 as part of the 'Keeping Score' classical music series.

Michael Tilson Thomas conducts the San Francisco Symphony for this performance of Shostakovich's Symphony No. 5, which was originally broadcast by the American television channel PBS in 2009 as part of the 'Keeping Score' classical music series.

Coverage of the 2011 Centennial Opening Night Gala of the San Francisco Symphony. The event was overseen by the San Francisco Symphony's current Music Director, Michael Tilson Thomas, and featured performances by musicians including violinist Itzhak Perlman.

Coverage of the 2011 Centennial Opening Night Gala of the San Francisco Symphony. The event was overseen by the San Francisco Symphony's current Music Director, Michael Tilson Thomas, and featured performances by musicians including violinist Itzhak Perlman.

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