It was announced that conductor Yasuhiko Shiozawa (real name: Yasuhiko Iiyoshi), professor emeritus at the Tokyo College of Music, passed away on January 7, 2025, due to pneumonia. He was 86 years old.
In 1973, he earned the top honor of second place at the Min-On Conducting Competition (now the Tokyo International Music Competition, Conducting Division). He subsequently had a distinguished career in orchestral and wind music, opera, and choral music. He also contributed to the development of amateur orchestras and school bands.
Our heartfelt condolences go out to his family and loved ones. May he rest in peace.

Tokyo College of Music