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Michael Tilson Thomas is Music Director Laureate of the San Francisco Symphony, Conductor Laureate of the London Symphony Orchestra, and Artistic Director Laureate of the New World Symphony. He previously held appointments with the Boston Symphony Orchestra, Buffalo Philharmonic, and Los Angeles Philharmonic. In addition to conducting the world’s leading orchestras and winning twelve Grammy Awards for his recordings, Mr. Tilson Thomas is noted for his work as a composer and for producing projects dedicated to music education and the expansion of the concert experience. His television work includes series for the BBC and PBS, the New York Philharmonic’s Young People’s Concerts, and numerous televised performances. He has been profiled on CBS’s 60 Minutes, ABC’s Nightline and PBS’s American Masters. Mr. Tilson Thomas is an Officier de l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres of France, member of the American Academies of Arts & Sciences and Arts & Letters, National Medal of Arts recipient, Peabody Award winner and Kennedy Center Honoree.

Past recipients of the annual Icon of the Arts Awards include; Virginia Zeani, Grace Bumbry, Edward Villella, Renata Scotto, and other great artists from diverse genres.

Presentation is part of The New Belters Salon Concert

Tickets are $35.00 for general admission and VIP seating with entry to the Artist Reception is $55.00 Tickets are available through the Sunshine Cathedral Center for Performing Arts Box Office by clicking here. or calling 954-462-2004.

Lobby Doors 7:30 P.M. Cash Bar
Concert 8:00 P.M.
Champagne Reception with the Artist 9:15 P.M.