The prolific international conductor Michael Tilson Thomas, diagnosed with a brain tumour more than three years ago, has battled through and is still undertaking engagements.
In our Lebrecht Interview last summer, he flourished brilliant memories from his Los Angeles upbringing, his symbiotic friendship with Leonard Bernstein and his happy human relationships.
You can listen again here.
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