– Acclaimed conductor Seiji Ozawa’s passing at 88
– Seiji Ozawa, renowned conductor, dies at 88.
Renowned Conductor Seiji Ozawa Passes Away at 88
TOKYO — Seiji Ozawa, the Japanese conductor who captivated audiences with his dynamic performances during his three-decade tenure as the leader of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, has sadly passed away at the age of 88, according to his management office. The internationally acclaimed maestro, known for his distinctive mop of salt-and-pepper hair, served as the BSO’s conductor from 1973 to 2002, making him the longest-serving conductor in the orchestra’s history. From 2002 to 2010, he held the esteemed position of music director of the Vienna State Opera.
Ozawa, who died of heart failure on Tuesday at his home in Tokyo, remained active in his later years, especially in his homeland. He was.
– Acclaimed conductor Seiji Ozawa dies at 88
– Acclaimed conductor Seiji Ozawa passes away at 88.
