Skype rehearsals and new works: maestro cues symphony to evove

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Classical Music News for 2010-07-31

Since 1995, Michael Tilson Thomas has led the San Francisco Symphony as its music director. Under him, the symphony has brought in new audiences with innovative programming that mixes modern works, including his own, with fresh explorations of more familiar pieces by the likes of Beethoven and Mahler. Known for his commitment to music education, Mr. Thomas has expanded the symphony's educational program to include new initiatives like the multimedia project "Keeping Score," which tries to make classical music more accessible by providing the back stories behind the music and the musicians performing it. Mr. Thomas, 65 years old, who guest conducted the Boston Symphony Orchestra at the Tanglewood Music Festival earlier this month, recently discussed the Bay Area classical music scene from his suite at Davies Symphony Hall in San Francisco. (The Wall Street Journal)

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