Boston proclaims Japan conductor's birthday "Seiji Ozawa Day"

The U.S. city of Boston has proclaimed Sept. 1 this year as "Seiji Ozawa Day" in honor of the renowned former Boston Symphony Orchestra conductor, who turned 85 on Tuesday.Boston Mayor Martin Walsh issued the proclamation recognizing the Japanese maestro's career as the longest-serving conductor of the orchestra and numerous achievements, according to Ozawa's office. He served as music director of the orchestra from 1973 until 2002.In a written statement, Ozawa said, "For me, Boston is my second home. I love and miss all my colleagues and friends at the Boston Symphony Orchestra, who I stil…READ FULL ARTICLE