Famed conductor and longtime director of the San Francisco Symphony Michael Tilson Thomas announced that his brain tumor has returned and that he is planning to lead his final performance in April.

Conductor Michael Tilson Thomas' brain tumor has returned, and the 80-year-old intends to lead his final performance in April. Thomas announced in August 2021 that he had undergone surgery for a glioblastoma.

Michael Tilson Thomas has announced the imminent end of his conducting career. The 80-year-old musician, who disclosed a diagnosis of cancer in 2021, will cease performing after concerts scheduled for March and April, he announced in a letter released Monday.

Conductor Michael Tilson-Thomas was replaced at the February 15 and 16 concerts, due to illness, by Teddy Abrams, conductor of the Louisville Symphony. Abrams is a rising star in the mold of Tilson-Thomas and Leonard Slatkin,

The conductor stated that his Glioblastoma tumour has returned, commenting “the odds are uncertain”. His 80th birthday performance with the San Francisco Symphony in April will be his last.

On his website, conductor and composer Michael Tilson Thomas announced he would “wind down my public appearances” over the next two months.

Former San Francisco Symphony director and globally celebrated conductor Michael Tilson Thomas announced on Monday that his brain tumor has returned.

Celebrated conductor and San Francisco Symphony Music Director Laureate announced he will retire from performing following the return of a brain tumor he’s been battling. In a statement posted to his website,