The orchestra wore blue glasses
OrchestrasAmid the audience applause for Beethoven’s 9th symphony, members of the San Francisco Sympphony wore blue spectacles in tribute to their emeritus music director Michael Tilson Thomas, who is battling brain cancer.
Blue is MTT’s current choice of eyewear.
Joshua Kosman’s review in the Chronicle was headlined ‘An ailing Michael Tilson Thomas makes an emotion-laden return to Davies Symphony Hall’.
Fabulous MTT.
A true tragedy as one has to imagine today (22nd) will likely be his final concert. The man has given so much to music and is a legend in his own time.
Love the blue glasses tribute.
All the very best wishes to Maestro Michael Tilson Thomas for a successful treatment and speedy recovery.
MTT You are in my prayers today. I can’t even Imagine what it feels to know that this would be your FINAL concert here on earth.
Was lucky to be at the performance on Saturday evening. It was amazing! My prayers and love to you MTT.
A tribute of love. Thank you MTT.
I love the way the orchestra musicians showed their respect to him! This alone says everything about his contribution to SFS.