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and the Seiji Ozawa Matsumoto Festival.but also as a passionate mentor for future generations of musicians.

Ray and Maria Stata BSO music director and head of conducting at Tanglewood: I am greatly saddened to hear the news of Seijis passing.and was invited the next summer to Tanglewood by then BSO Music Director Charles Munch.the Boston Symphony Orchestra announces the death of its beloved music director laureate.

and Yo-Yo Ma backstage during the BSO’s European Tour.Japan; and a jubilant millennium extravaganza performance at the foot of the Eiffel Tower in Paris.

three of which went on to win Pulitzer Prizes in Music.

as I began my tenure as Boston Symphony music director.We understand that the challenges in Ishikawa Prefecture are significant.

Jill and I are praying for the people of Japan who have been impacted by the terrible earthquake.medical support to military engineers for bridges and roads — is on the table.

the United States and Japan share a deep bond of friendship that unites our people.Our commitment goes beyond this initial contribution.