Famed former Boston Symphony, TSO conductor Seiji Ozawa dead at 88

Seiji Ozawa, the Japanese conductor who amazed audiences with the lithe physicality of his performances during three decades at the helm of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, died this week. Before Boston, Ozawa made his mark with four years as music director of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra.

Famed former Boston Symphony, TSO conductor Seiji Ozawa dead at 88
An older, clean-shaven man wearing a ribbon around his neck bows in appreciation.

Seiji Ozawa, the Japanese conductor who amazed audiences with the lithe physicality of his performances during three decades at the helm of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, died this week. Before Boston, Ozawa made his mark with four years as music director of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra.