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World's oldest working orchestra conductor dies in Japan

The world's oldest active orchestra conductor, Takashi Asahina has died, aged 93.

Mr Asahina, formerly the musical director of the Osaka Philharmonic Orchestra, was known for his interpretations of Beethoven, Bruckner and Tchaikovsky, and had collaborated with talented musicians like guitarist Andres Segovia and violinist Yehudi Menuhin.

Takashi Asahina, who died in Kobe, was admitted to hospital suffering from fatigue in October, one day after conducting a gruelling programme.

Takashi Asahina was awarded Japan's Order of Culture in 1994, the second classical musician to be honoured.

30/12/01 22:50:27 | ABC Radio Australia News

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