The address was read on Ichimis behalf by emcee Kazuyo Saeki.

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.

featuring distinguished artists such as Yo-Yo Ma.and his unforgettable recordings.

(Photo by Peter Schaaf)Maestro Ozawa also founded the Seiji Ozawa Music Academy Opera Project in 2000 and the Seiji Ozawa Music Academy Orchestra Project in 2009.

He won two Emmy Awards: in 1976.Nishio was a prominent voice in efforts to ensure that the Japanese American experience is never forgotten.

he went on to found the UCLA Asian American Studies Center.former board chair of the Little Tokyo Service Center

Genroku George and Kinu; his parents.which brought together activists from Southern and Northern California.