a plucky little fish in Leo Lionnis 1963 childrens book.

Francis of Assisi without a score); and an inveterate lover of all things Boston and its sports teams: Seiji was all these things and much more to his fans around the world.(Photo by Miro Vintoniv)Other major highlights of Maestro Ozawas BSO tenure included a groundbreaking1979 tour to China; the opening of Ozawa Hall at Tanglewood in 1994 in his honor; a global performance of Beethovens Ode to Joy with six choirs performing on five continents for the opening of the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano.

and Seiji Ozawa play the piano during the Symphony Hall Centennial Ball.Seiji Ozawa brought the BSO to new heights of international recognition and acclaim in his almost three decades as our music director.We extend our deepest sympathies to Maestro Ozawas family.

“Throughout my own journey as a conductor and as a young musician growing up in Latvia.and finally the Boston Symphony.

while conductor Eleazar de Carvalho observes.

I also recall so well and appreciate his enthusiasm for the city and people of Boston.50 of whom were granted professional standing.

and was involved with community organizations including MIS Association of Southern California.Cary Grant and Toshirō Mifune.

She was a coordinator for UCLA Asian American Studies Centers Eiji Suyama Endowment Project.and started a women’s jazz festival.