The symphony said Thursday that Thomas, known to many as MTT, died at his home Wednesday surrounded by family and friends. He was 81.
"A 'coda' is a musical element at the end of a composition that brings the whole piece to a conclusion. A coda can vary greatly in length. My life's coda is generous and rich," Thomas said at the time.
His last public appearance was a concert celebrating his 80th birthday last April.
Michael Tilson Thomas CBSMayor Daniel Lurie said, "Michael Tilson Thomas was a visionary leader in San Francisco's music and arts community and helped shape our entire city's cultural identity. In his time leading the San Francisco Symphony, Michael elevated the city's music scene onto the global stage through innovative performances and a passion for bringing music to more people."
In 1995, Thomas became the symphony's Music Director, a period where the symphony experienced significant growth and where the symphony launched SFS Media, its own recording label.
"The world will remember his brilliant mind, limitless imagination and his creative and collaborative spirit. Our NWS community will forever be transformed by the generosity with which he shared these qualities," the New World Symphony said in a separate statement.
Thomas was preceded in death by his husband Joshua Robison, who died in February at the age of 79. They are survived by their sisters, nieces and nephews.
The San Francisco Symphony said upcoming performances of Beethoven's Ninth Symphony on June 18, 20 and 21 will be dedicated to Thomas. A special concert celebrating Thomas' life will be announced at a later date.
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