When Michael Tilson Thomas was a boy growing up in Los Angeles, the young Frank Gehry sometimes acted as his babysitter. Since then Mr Gehry has become one of the world's most famous architects and Mr Thomas a prominent conductor, and the two have remained friends. Now they have collaborated. On January 25th Miami unveiled the latest addition to its fast-improving cultural scene. The New World Centre, a gorgeous new concert hall designed by Mr Gehry, staged its first concert the following night with Mr Thomas conducting works by Wagner and Copland.
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