- Beethoven and His World
- The Thomashefskys: A Musical History
- The Joy of Music
- From Schulhoff to Shostakovich: A Conductor's Journey
Articles and Essays:
- "The Role of the Conductor"
- "The Importance of Music Education"
- "The Future of Classical Music"
- "The State of the Orchestra Today"
- "The Art of Interpretation"
Program Notes:
- Symphony No. 5 by Ludwig van Beethoven
- The Rite of Spring by Igor Stravinsky
- The Planets by Gustav Holst
- The Ring Cycle by Richard Wagner
- The Marriage of Figaro by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Interviews:
- "Michael Tilson Thomas on Conducting"
- "Michael Tilson Thomas on Music Education"
- "Michael Tilson Thomas on the Future of Classical Music"
- "Michael Tilson Thomas on the State of the Orchestra Today"
- "Michael Tilson Thomas on the Art of Interpretation"
Lectures:
- "The Music of Beethoven"
- "The History of the Orchestra"
- "The Elements of Conducting"
- "The Art of Interpretation"
- "The Future of Classical Music"
Composer Credits:
- "The Forbidden Zone" (opera)
- "Einstein on the Beach" (opera)
- "The Unanswered Question" (orchestral work)
- "Four Miniatures for Orchestra"
- "Diversions for Orchestra"