Seiji Ozawa Talking about Conductor Seiji Ozawa Yumiko Udo Interview PHP Institute Price: 1,320 yen 20 cm tall, 14 cm wide "100-Year Interview," a documentary program that unravels the lives of top professionals from various fields through interviews. Yumiko Udo of NHK visited conductor Seiji Ozawa at the Vienna State Opera for an interview. This book is a collection of the precious words spoken in the program. Originally studying piano, he later studied conducting under his mentor Hideo Saito, who would later be connected to the Saito Kinen Orchestra, after injuring his hand playing rugby in junior high school. Shocked by the performances of overseas conductors, he was allowed to travel to France 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. Encouraged by the writer Yasushi Inoue, who was in Paris, he decided to stay, and later studied under Karajan and Bernstein. He successively became the music director of renowned orchestras, eventually becoming Ozawa of the world. And what does it mean for the Japanese to understand Western music? What is a good conductor? He speaks on these topics. I have read it once. There is a slight fold at the top of the cover. I don't see any major damage, writing, stains, or tears. Please check the photos. It is in relatively good condition for a used item. There are no problems with reading it. I am also selling many other musical scores, music-related books, etc. ♪ #PONTA's list of items for sale