I think music needs to be presented in a way so that kids can grasp songs, dances, simple music that’s associated with some particular defining moment in human experience.
Michael Tilson Thomas Quotes
And what classical music does best and must always do more, is to show this kind of transformation of moods, to show a very wide psychological voyage. And I think that's something that we as classical musicians have underestimated.
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| Birth: | 21st December, 1944 |
| Nationality: | American |
| Profession: | Composer, Music Director, Pianist, Music Conductor |
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