Seiji Ozawa was made an Honorary Member of the Berliner Philharmoniker in 2016, a rare distinction, after his first appearance outside Japan following a cancer diagnosis.
Interpretation
Seiji Ozawa's conducting style was characterized by humility and a 'monkish work ethic,' often studying scores in obsessive detail early in the morning.
Interpretation
Seiji Ozawa believed that the Berliner Philharmoniker musicians could understand his intentions through his 'upbeat' or 'breath,' allowing them to adjust their performance without many verbal instructions.
Performer Biography
Seiji Ozawa was an artistic protégé of Herbert von Karajan, the former chief conductor of the Berliner Philharmoniker, who treated him almost like a son.
Recording & Production
This album primarily documents concerts from the 1980s, a period of intensive collaboration between Seiji Ozawa and the Berliner Philharmoniker.
Performer Biography
Seiji Ozawa initially wanted to be a pianist but switched to conducting after breaking two fingers in a rugby match at age 16.
Performer Biography
Seiji Ozawa, the conductor on this album, was inspired to wear red by the Boston Red Sox baseball team, well before he became music director of the Boston Symphony Orchestra.
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