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A Little Tune to Bring a Smile to your Face

By Lottie Kendall

Real Estate Agent with Compass CA DRE# 01215160

June 26, 2020 07:13 PM

Michael Tilson Thomas, known affectionately as MTT, has been the director of the San Francisco Symphony for 25 years. This 2020 season is his last, and you might not be surprised to hear many wonderful events were planned to thank him and send him off on his next adventure with a blaze of glory.

Covid-19 changed those plans along with so much more.

However, MTT and the Symphony continue to innovate and bring us joy. This 5-minute video honors MTT's father and gives us a glimpse at his childhood through his delightful Whistle Song which has been with him most of his life.

I've kept this handy for whenever I could do with a pick-me-up or a smile. I hope you enjoy it, too.

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Sharon Lee

Sharon Lee's Virtual Assistance - Jonesborough, TN

Retired and loving life

Lottie- That was magnificent. You couldn't listen to that and not smile. Loved it. Thank you for the smile.

Jun 26, 2020 08:54 PM

Endre Barath, Jr.

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA

Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Lottie I have 91.5 the Classical station on 20 hrs a day, and yes I love MTT, will now listen to one more by him:)Endre

Jun 26, 2020 11:14 PM

Endre Barath, Jr.

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA

Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

P.s.: tried to listen but video was not available FYI, Endre

Jun 26, 2020 11:15 PM

Debb Janes

Nature As Neighbors - Camas, WA

Put My Love of Nature At Work for You

That is a cheerful little ditty, Lottie. Thanks for sharing MTT with us. I'm still smiling as I listen. Hope you have a great day.

Jun 27, 2020 06:37 AM

Brian England

Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ

MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

I love it when people have such fond memories of how they were raised, everyone should have such memories!

Jun 27, 2020 07:04 AM

Lottie Kendall

Compass - San Francisco, CA

Helping make your real estate dreams a reality

Good morning Sharon Lee and Debb Janes EcoBroker and Bernie Stea JD - I'm glad you enjoyed MTT's Whistle Song. I found it charming.

Endre Barath, Jr. - sorry the link didn't work for you; it did for some others. You could try going directly to: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PvJ1St0EPRI

Hi Brian England - until this short video, I hadn't known much of anything about MTT's background other than his remarkable musical skill and knowledge. He's quite an authority on Mahler, and has introduced new and varied artists to the symphony stage here. He's quite the innovator.

Jun 27, 2020 08:39 AM

Ron and Alexandra Seigel

Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA

Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Lottie,

A familiar name to us from Los Angeles, when he walked out of a performance at the Hollywood Bowl, when a helicopter interrupted him...Nice tune to share. A

Jun 27, 2020 01:17 PM

George Souto

George Souto NMLS #65149 FHA, CHFA, VA Mortgages - Middletown, CT

Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Lottie COVID-19 has caused many plans to change. Glad to see that a way to share MTT's talent has been found.

Jun 27, 2020 03:21 PM

Kathy Streib

Cypress, TX

Home Stager/Redesign

Hi Lottie- not only did this bring a smile to my face, but my feet were also tapping to the music. We need this.

Jun 27, 2020 04:47 PM

Lottie Kendall

Compass - San Francisco, CA

Helping make your real estate dreams a reality

I hadn't heard that story about MTT, Ron and Alexandra Seigel. I'm surprised.

Kathy Streib - we do need smiles, and this Whistle Tune is sweet.

Hi George Souto - creativity is soaring these days. Perhaps not being overly busy has some positives.

Jun 28, 2020 07:28 AM

Ron and Alexandra Seigel

Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA

Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Lottie,

I should have added to the story that a few years later, he came back to the Hollywood Bowl, and before performing the same piece, he said, "now, where was I the last time? I think it adds to the charm of the man. A

Jun 28, 2020 07:58 AM

Joan Cox

House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO

Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Lottie, definitely will give us a boost in spirits, and sad this will be his last season.

Jun 28, 2020 08:04 AM

Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP

DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX

Selling Homes Changing Lives

Dear Lottie Kendall -Thank you for that happy tune and great music. You can tell by the look on his face, he keeps the music alive and stays happy. People like you and Michael Tilson Thomas don't skip a beat. Staying happy, having good karma, and sharing education and knowledge to all is something you both have in common too.

As always, I appreciate you.

Patricia

Jun 28, 2020 12:27 PM

Jeff Dowler, CRS

eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA

The Southern California Relocation Dude

Hi Lottie:

Thank you for the video - you brightened my day! I certainly know the name Micheal Tilson Thomas and have for years!

Jeff

Jun 28, 2020 06:45 PM

Bob Crane

Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI

Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

Hi Lottie, Thanks for sharing this great video. Fantastic! Yes, it did indeed make me smile.

Jun 28, 2020 08:29 PM

Lottie Kendall

Compass - San Francisco, CA

Helping make your real estate dreams a reality

Thanks for adding that comment, Ron and Alexandra Seigel - acknowledging past poor behavior takes courage.

Hello Joan Cox - I'm sure MTT will not disappear from the music scene. I'm glad you enjoyed the Whistle Song.

I enjoy sharing upbeat things, Bob Crane - we all can do with more of that.

Jun 29, 2020 08:52 AM

Lottie Kendall

Compass - San Francisco, CA

Helping make your real estate dreams a reality

MTT is delightful, Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP - he loves teaching, educating, encouraging, sharing, and seems happy in who he is - traits I admire.

Hi Jeff Dowler, CRS - I imagine we'll be hearing from and of MTT for years to come. He's one of the forces in the music world, introducing new music and other genres to the symphony world.

Jun 29, 2020 08:55 AM

Jane Peters

Home Jane Realty - Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles real estate concierge services

MTT seems like such a lovely guy. And I love how people manage to put together music like that remotely.

Jun 29, 2020 02:39 PM

Grant Schneider

Performance Development Strategies - Armonk, NY

Your Coach Helping You Create Successful Outcomes

Good morning Lottie Kendall - thank you for letting us know about MTT. That is a nice Zoom ensemble.

Jun 30, 2020 07:01 AM

Lottie Kendall

Compass - San Francisco, CA

Helping make your real estate dreams a reality

Hi Jane Peters - people's creativity has soared during the SIP period, right? We'll miss MTT - the new director, Esa-Pekka Salonen, has big shoes to fill. Looking forward to seeing in what direction he leads the SF Symphony.

Jun 30, 2020 07:03 AM