Absolutely on Music

Ever wondered what happens when a legendary author and a world-renowned conductor sit down to just talk about music? Get ready to eavesdrop on a series of intimate, revealing conversations that will change the way you listen to your favorite classical pieces forever. You'll get a front-row seat as Haruki Murakami and Seiji Ozawa unpack the genius behind Brahms, Beethoven, and Mahler. Discover how a conductor shapes a performance, why certain recordings are legendary, and the surprising connections between writing novels and leading an orchestra. This is your exclusive backstage pass into the minds of two masters.

Haruki Murakami is one of the world's most acclaimed novelists, whose work has been translated into over fifty languages and sold millions of copies internationally. A lifelong, passionate music aficionado who once ran a jazz club, Murakami engaged in these deeply personal conversations with his friend, the legendary former Boston Symphony Orchestra conductor Seiji Ozawa. Their shared love for the art form provides a rare, intimate look into the minds of two masters as they explore the complex depths of music.