I still have all of these things that my father brought here.

Seiji Ozawa boarding plane departing from China.Later mentorships with Leonard Bernstein and Herbert von Karajan quickly propelled his career to directorships of the Toronto Symphony.

he became the orchestras 13th music director.He championed many of the most important composers of the late 20th century.Seiji Ozawa with Leonard Bernstein.

(Photo by Heinz Weissenstein)Statement from Andris Nelsons.generously offering his time to education and master classes.

and Toru Takemitsu; a total of 44 compositions were commissioned under his tenure.

working actively to cultivate young musicians through performance.SAN FRANCISCO — The 53rd annual Oshogatsu Matsuri.

a community celebration to welcome the Year of the Dragon.a children’s art contest.

at the Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Northern California.The event will feature cultural arts and crafts.