Overview

• Michael Tilson Thomas was celebrated at Davies Symphony Hall on April 26, 2025, with a program reflecting his 25-year tenure as music director.
• The concert featured works by Britten and Bernstein, with MTT conducting despite ongoing health challenges from cancer diagnosed in 2021.
• Musicians distributed protest leaflets at the event, criticizing contract cuts and calling for a fair agreement to sustain the Symphony's artistic excellence.
• Symphony CEO Matthew Spivey expressed disappointment over the protest, launching a website to provide financial transparency during ongoing negotiations.
• Negotiations with the American Federation of Musicians continue, with an update expected on May 1, as the Symphony faces a $12.5 million deficit.