For the first time in history, Michael Tilson Thomas and the San Francisco Symphony's educational TV series, Keeping Score, is available for digital rental or purchase through popular online content providers. The program is designed to introduce people of all age and backgrounds to classical music by pairing documentaries about well-known composers with concerts of Tilson Thomas and the Symphony performing their most famous works.
It has just recently been announced that for the first time since the television series debuted on PBS back in 2006, that Keeping Score is being made available through major online retailers.
According to the San Francisco Symphony's press release, the Tilson Thomas hosted docuseries is going to not only be available in North America but the world over:
"Michael Tilson Thomas and the SF Symphony's full-length Keeping Score programs are available for digital rental or purchase through iTunes, Amazon, Google Play, and other online content providers.
"With this new offering, the programs are available for the first time to viewers in more than 65 countries."
For his part in continuing the education of classical artist, Wilson Thomas recently commented on his ongoing professional relationship with popular pianist, Yuja Wang --telling KQED that he tried to make young musicians comfortable above all else:
"It's my responsibility to make the soloist comfortable because that will create a situation in which they can make the most brilliant and delightful contribution for the listeners.
"What was so different about [Wang], she simply appeared...She said, 'Hi. I'm here! What do we do?'"
For more information on Michael Tilson, the San Francisco Symphony or the Keeping Score series be sure to check out their official website.
