Brand new, unused item. This item has been stored on a bookshelf without being read. It is generally in good condition with no noticeable scratches, stains, or tears, but please understand that it has been handled by a person once before purchasing. We also accept combined sales with other products. Thank you for your consideration. ==== This book is based on the "100-Year Interview" (currently broadcast on NHK BS Premium), a documentary program that interviews top professionals from various fields about their lives. NHK announcer Yumiko Udo visited conductor Seiji Ozawa at the Vienna State Opera and conducted an interview. This book is a collection of the precious words spoken in the program. Originally studying piano, he later learned conducting from his mentor Hideo Saito, who would later be connected to the Saito Kinen Orchestra, after injuring his hand playing rugby in junior high school. He was shocked by the performances of overseas conductors and traveled to France alone as the only passenger on a cargo ship. He immediately won first place at the Besançon International Conducting Competition, but hesitated to return to Japan due to lack of work. He was encouraged by the writer Yasushi Inoue, who was in Paris, and decided to stay, later studying under Karajan and Bernstein. He became the music director of numerous renowned orchestras, eventually becoming Seiji Ozawa of the world. And what does it mean for a Japanese person to understand Western music? What is a good conductor? He speaks on these topics. A collection of interviews with Seiji Ozawa discussing music and expression. - Title: Seiji Ozawa on Conductors: Music and Expression - Publisher: PHP Institute - ISBN: 978-4-569-78224-9 - Price: 1320 yen Thank you for viewing.