Michael Tilson Thomas, Music Director of the San Francisco Symphony, shares his personal insights and stories about the role of creativity in orchestras today, in conversation with Brent Assink, Executive Director, San Francisco Symphony. Recorded in San Francisco, March 17, 2012.

American Orchestra Forum: Talking About Orchestras (complete event videos)

Talking About Creativity: Michael Tilson Thomas, keynote

Leaders and scholars from the classical music field and beyond, gathered in San Francisco in 2011-2012 to discuss the many issues facing American orchestras in the 21st century. These videos present the live events in their entirety. The American Orchestra Forum is a major initiative of the San Francisco Symphony’s 2011-2012 centennial season.