Japan's renowned orchestral conductor, Seiji Ozawa, has been diagnosed with cancer and is canceling all performances in the next 6 months to concentrate on having treatment.
Ozawa held a news conference with his doctor in Tokyo on Thursday to give information on his health and plans.
Ozawa said he was diagnosed with esophageal cancer when he had an annual health exam last month. He said the cancer was caught in its initial stage.
Ozawa, who is 74, said he will cancel all 30 performances scheduled for the next 6 months. These include one at the Vienna State Opera, scheduled for January 15th, where he currently serves as musical director.
Ozawa said he was very sorry for the audience and staff as he was supposed to be in Vienna on Thursday.
He added that he hopes to be back within 6 months after receiving medical treatment under his doctor's supervision. He showed a willingness to return to the stage this summer, in performances including the Saito Kinen Festival scheduled for August and September in Matsumoto, central Japan.
Ozawa has conducted many orchestras around the world, including the Boston Symphony Orchestra.
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