Thomas Wilkins’ Favorite Tunes
Choice cuts from the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra’s Principal Conductor.
As Principal Conductor of the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra, Thomas Wilkins has taken the stage with everyone from Earth, Wind & Fire to Randy Newman. So it’s no surprise that his favorite songs come from an eclectic range of musicians. Listen to his favorite songs in the playlist below.
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