The Artistic Journey of Michael Tilson Thomas

For over 50 years, Michael Tilson Thomas has brought his dynamic and adventurous approach to conductorship, captivating audiences around the world with his performances.

Earlier in the year, he took the stage with the San Francisco Symphony for what was noted as his final planned performance. This poignant event was due to the resurgence of his glioblastoma, a severe form of brain cancer.

In a conversation with Lesley Stahl from '60 Minutes,' he reflects upon his transformative experience of conducting for the first time during his junior high school years, and discusses his lifetime devoted to the arts.