World-renowned conductor Seiji Ozawa died on Tuesday, February 6, 2024. He was known for his advocacy of modern composers and for his work with the San Francisco Symphony, the Toronto Symphony Orchestra, the Vienna State Opera, and the Boston Symphony Orchestra, where he served as music director for 29 years.
Seiji Ozawa Cause of death
Seiji Ozawa died due to heart failure at his home in Tokyo, his management office said Friday, February 9, 2024, at the age of 88.
On January 7, 2010, Seiji Ozawa announced that he was canceling all engagements for six months to undergo treatments for esophageal cancer. The doctor with Ozawa at the time of the announcement said it was detected at an early stage.
Seiji Ozawa’s other health problems have included pneumonia and lower back surgery. Following his cancer diagnosis, Ozawa and the novelist Haruki Murakami embarked on a series of six conversations about classical music that form the basis for the book Absolutely on Music.
Seiji Ozawa obituary information
Seiji Ozawa’s funeral is yet to take place.
Seiji Ozawa held honorary doctorate degrees from Harvard University, the New England Conservatory of Music, the University of Massachusetts Amherst, the National University of Music Bucharest, and Wheaton College. He was a Member of Honour of the International Music Council.
Source: Ghanafuo.com
