Grief is something we all experience but rarely discuss openly.

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.

and service will continue to guide us as we look ahead to the BSOs 150th anniversary in 2031.through a renewed commitment to commissions and contemporary music.

His remarkable recordings with the BSO.

Chicago Symphonys Ravinia summer festival.where he served as an administrator from 1972.

As a child required to garden by his fathers side while never speaking to his non-communicative parent.I will miss him greatly and continue to draw inspiration from all that he did and all that he was.

illness and mortality — could look like.Gregory Lockwood; and grandchildren.