Kennedy Center Honoree and conductor Seiji Ozawa walks the red carpet before the Kennedy Center Honors at the Kennedy Center in Washington December 6, 2015. REUTERS/James Lawler Duggan 

Music conductor Seiji Ozawa walks the red carpet before the Kennedy Center Honors at the Kennedy Center in Washington December 6, 2015. REUTERS/James Lawler Duggan 

Kennedy Center Honorees (L-R) Cicely Tyson, Seiji Ozawa, Rita Moreno, George Lucas and Carole King attend a reception at the White House in Washington December 6, 2015. REUTERS/Yuri Gripas 

Kennedy Center Honorees (L-R) Cicely Tyson, Seiji Ozawa, Rita Moreno, George Lucas and Carole King attend a reception at the White House in Washington December 6, 2015. REUTERS/Yuri Gripas 

Japanese conductor and Kennedy Center Honors honoree Seiji Ozawa attends a reception at the White House in Washington December 6, 2015. REUTERS/Yuri Gripas 

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry (rear, 3rd L) gathers Kennedy Center Honorees and executives for a group photo after a gala dinner at the State Department, in Washington December 5, 2015. The Honors are bestowed annually on five artists for their lifetime achievement in the arts and culture. Also pictured are (seated L-R) President Deborah Rutter, Kerry's wife Teresa Heinz, singer-songwriter Carole King, actress Cicely Tyson, Japanese conductor Seiji Ozawa, (standing L-R) producers Ricky Kirshner and Glenn Weiss, actress and singer Rita Moreno, filmmaker George Lucas and Chairman David Rubenstein. REUTERS/Mike Theiler

Kennedy Center Honorees (L-R, standing) actress and singer Rita Moreno, filmmaker George Lucas, (L-R, seated) Japanese conductor Seiji Ozawa, singer-songwriter Carole King and actress Cicely Tyson gather for a group photo after a gala dinner at the U.S. State Department, in Washington, December 5, 2015. The Honors are bestowed annually on five artists for their lifetime achievement in the arts and culture. REUTERS/Mike Theiler

Kennedy Center Honoree Japanese conductor Seiji Ozawa (2nd R) and guests pose for photographers as they arrive for a gala dinner at the U.S. State Department in Washington, December 5, 2015. The Honors are bestowed annually on five artists for their lifetime achievement in the arts and culture. REUTERS/Mike Theiler

Kennedy Center Honoree Japanese conductor Seiji Ozawa poses for photographers as he arrives for a gala dinner at the U.S. State Department in Washington, December 5, 2015. The Honors are bestowed annually on five artists for their lifetime achievement in the arts and culture. REUTERS/Mike Theiler

Japan's maestro Seiji Ozawa gestures during a news conference in Tokyo December 19, 2013. Ozawa, one of the world's most famous music conductors, said on Thursday he intended to keep going for years to come, despite frustration that recent ill-health has prevented him from being as active as he used to be. Ozawa, 78, was diagnosed with esophageal cancer in January 2010, which was followed by lower back surgery in January 2011, and has since concentrated his activities in Japan. REUTERS/Yuya Shino (JAPAN - Tags: ENTERTAINMENT SOCIETY HEALTH) 

Japan's maestro Seiji Ozawa speaks during a news conference in Tokyo December 19, 2013. Ozawa, one of the world's most famous music conductors, said on Thursday he intended to keep going for years to come, despite frustration that recent ill-health has prevented him from being as active as he used to be. Ozawa, 78, was diagnosed with esophageal cancer in January 2010, which was followed by lower back surgery in January 2011, and has since concentrated his activities in Japan. REUTERS/Yuya Shino (JAPAN - Tags: ENTERTAINMENT SOCIETY HEALTH) 

Japan's maestro Seiji Ozawa attends a news conference in Tokyo December 19, 2013. Ozawa, one of the world's most famous music conductors, said on Thursday he intended to keep going for years to come, despite frustration that recent ill-health has prevented him from being as active as he used to be. Ozawa, 78, was diagnosed with esophageal cancer in January 2010, which was followed by lower back surgery in January 2011, and has since concentrated his activities in Japan. REUTERS/Yuya Shino (JAPAN - Tags: ENTERTAINMENT HEADSHOT HEALTH SOCIETY) 

Japan's maestro Seiji Ozawa attends a news conference in Tokyo December 19, 2013. Ozawa, one of the world's most famous music conductors, said on Thursday he intended to keep going for years to come, despite frustration that recent ill-health has prevented him from being as active as he used to be. Ozawa, 78, was diagnosed with esophageal cancer in January 2010, which was followed by lower back surgery in January 2011, and has since concentrated his activities in Japan. REUTERS/Yuya Shino (JAPAN - Tags: ENTERTAINMENT HEADSHOT HEALTH SOCIETY) 

Japan's maestro Seiji Ozawa attends a news conference in Tokyo December 19, 2013. Ozawa, one of the world's most famous music conductors, said on Thursday he intended to keep going for years to come, despite frustration that recent ill-health has prevented him from being as active as he used to be. Ozawa, 78, was diagnosed with esophageal cancer in January 2010, which was followed by lower back surgery in January 2011, and has since concentrated his activities in Japan. REUTERS/Yuya Shino (JAPAN - Tags: ENTERTAINMENT HEADSHOT HEALTH SOCIETY) 

Japan's maestro Seiji Ozawa speaks during a news conference in Tokyo December 19, 2013. Ozawa, one of the world's most famous music conductors, said on Thursday he intended to keep going for years to come, despite frustration that recent ill-health has prevented him from being as active as he used to be. Ozawa, 78, was diagnosed with esophageal cancer in January 2010, which was followed by lower back surgery in January 2011, and has since concentrated his activities in Japan. REUTERS/Yuya Shino (JAPAN - Tags: ENTERTAINMENT SOCIETY HEALTH) 

Japan's Finance Minister Yoshihiko Noda arrives (C) at a general meeting of the ruling Democratic Party of Japan (DPJ) lawmakers at the parliament building in Tokyo August 26, 2011. The race to pick Japan's sixth leader in five years was up in the air on Friday after media said ruling party powerbroker Ichiro Ozawa was unlikely to back former foreign minister Seiji Maehara, a security hawk who is popular with voters. Prime Minister Naoto Kan, under fire for his response to the massive March tsunami and the radiation crisis it triggered, confirmed his intention to step down, Kyodo news agency reported, clearing the way for the DPJ to pick a new leader. REUTERS/Toru Hanai (JAPAN - Tags: POLITICS) 

Japan's former foreign minister Seiji Maehara (C) smiles as he arrives at a general meeting of the ruling Democratic Party of Japan (DPJ) lawmakers at the parliament building in Tokyo August 26, 2011. The race to pick Japan's sixth leader in five years was up in the air on Friday after media said ruling party powerbroker Ichiro Ozawa was unlikely to back Maehara, a security hawk who is popular with voters. Prime Minister Naoto Kan, under fire for his response to the massive March tsunami and the radiation crisis it triggered, confirmed his intention to step down, Kyodo news agency reported, clearing the way for the DPJ to pick a new leader. REUTERS/Toru Hanai (JAPAN - Tags: POLITICS) 

Japan's Prime Minister Naoto Kan attends a general meeting of his ruling Democratic Party of Japan (DPJ) lawmakers at the parliament building in Tokyo August 26, 2011. The race to pick Japan's sixth leader in five years was up in the air on Friday after media said ruling party powerbroker Ichiro Ozawa was unlikely to back former foreign minister Seiji Maehara, a security hawk who is popular with voters. Prime Minister Kan, under fire for his response to the massive March tsunami and the radiation crisis it triggered, confirmed his intention to step down, Kyodo news agency reported, clearing the way for the DPJ to pick a new leader. REUTERS/Toru Hanai (JAPAN - Tags: POLITICS) 

Japan's Prime Minister Naoto Kan attends a general meeting of his ruling Democratic Party of Japan (DPJ) lawmakers at the parliament building in Tokyo August 26, 2011. The race to pick Japan's sixth leader in five years was up in the air on Friday after media said ruling party powerbroker Ichiro Ozawa was unlikely to back former foreign minister Seiji Maehara, a security hawk who is popular with voters. Prime Minister Kan, under fire for his response to the massive March tsunami and the radiation crisis it triggered, confirmed his intention to step down, Kyodo news agency reported, clearing the way for DPJ to pick a new leader. REUTERS/Toru Hanai (JAPAN - Tags: POLITICS) 

Japan's Prime Minister Naoto Kan attends a general meeting of his ruling Democratic Party of Japan (DPJ) lawmakers at the parliament building in Tokyo August 26, 2011. The race to pick Japan's sixth leader in five years was up in the air on Friday after media said ruling party powerbroker Ichiro Ozawa was unlikely to back former foreign minister Seiji Maehara, a security hawk who is popular with voters. Prime Minister Kan, under fire for his response to the massive March tsunami and the radiation crisis it triggered, confirmed his intention to step down, Kyodo news agency reported, clearing the way for the DPJ to pick a new leader. REUTERS/Toru Hanai (JAPAN - Tags: POLITICS HEADSHOT) 

Japan's Prime Minister Naoto Kan leaves from the podium at a general meeting of his ruling Democratic Party of Japan (DPJ) lawmakers at the parliament building in Tokyo August 26, 2011. The race to pick Japan's sixth leader in five years was up in the air on Friday after media said ruling party powerbroker Ichiro Ozawa was unlikely to back former foreign minister Seiji Maehara, a security hawk who is popular with voters. Prime Minister Kan, under fire for his response to the massive March tsunami and the radiation crisis it triggered, confirmed his intention to step down, Kyodo news agency reported, clearing the way for the DPJ to pick a new leader. REUTERS/Toru Hanai (JAPAN - Tags: POLITICS) 

Japan's Prime Minister Naoto Kan bows to lawmakers at a general meeting of his ruling Democratic Party of Japan (DPJ) lawmakers at the parliament building in Tokyo August 26, 2011. The race to pick Japan's sixth leader in five years was up in the air on Friday after media said ruling party powerbroker Ichiro Ozawa was unlikely to back former foreign minister Seiji Maehara, a security hawk who is popular with voters. Prime Minister Kan, under fire for his response to the massive March tsunami and the radiation crisis it triggered, confirmed his intention to step down, Kyodo news agency reported, clearing the way for the DPJ to pick a new leader. REUTERS/Toru Hanai (JAPAN - Tags: POLITICS) 

Japan's Prime Minister Naoto Kan (C) bows to lawmakers at a general meeting of his ruling Democratic Party of Japan (DPJ) lawmakers at the parliament building in Tokyo August 26, 2011. The race to pick Japan's sixth leader in five years was up in the air on Friday after media said ruling party powerbroker Ichiro Ozawa was unlikely to back former foreign minister Seiji Maehara, a security hawk who is popular with voters. Prime Minister Kan, under fire for his response to the massive March tsunami and the radiation crisis it triggered, confirmed his intention to step down, Kyodo news agency reported, clearing the way for the DPJ to pick a new leader. REUTERS/Toru Hanai (JAPAN - Tags: POLITICS) 

Japan's Prime Minister Naoto Kan bows at a general meeting of his ruling Democratic Party of Japan (DPJ) lawmakers at the parliament building in Tokyo August 26, 2011. The race to pick Japan's sixth leader in five years was up in the air on Friday after media said ruling party powerbroker Ichiro Ozawa was unlikely to back former foreign minister Seiji Maehara, a security hawk who is popular with voters. Prime Minister Kan, under fire for his response to the massive March tsunami and the radiation crisis it triggered, confirmed his intention to step down, Kyodo news agency reported, clearing the way for the DPJ to pick a new leader. REUTERS/Toru Hanai (JAPAN - Tags: POLITICS) 

Japan's Prime Minister Naoto Kan bows at a general meeting of his ruling Democratic Party of Japan (DPJ) lawmakers at the parliament building in Tokyo August 26, 2011. The race to pick Japan's sixth leader in five years was up in the air on Friday after media said ruling party powerbroker Ichiro Ozawa was unlikely to back former foreign minister Seiji Maehara, a security hawk who is popular with voters. Prime Minister Kan, under fire for his response to the massive March tsunami and the radiation crisis it triggered, confirmed his intention to step down, Kyodo news agency reported, clearing the way for the DPJ to pick a new leader. REUTERS/Toru Hanai (JAPAN - Tags: POLITICS IMAGES OF THE DAY) 

Japan's Prime Minister Naoto Kan leaves from the podium at a general meeting of his ruling Democratic Party of Japan (DPJ) lawmakers at the parliament building in Tokyo August 26, 2011. The race to pick Japan's sixth leader in five years was up in the air on Friday after media said ruling party powerbroker Ichiro Ozawa was unlikely to back former foreign minister Seiji Maehara, a security hawk who is popular with voters. Prime Minister Kan, under fire for his response to the massive March tsunami and the radiation crisis it triggered, confirmed his intention to step down, Kyodo news agency reported, clearing the way for the DPJ to pick a new leader. REUTERS/Toru Hanai (JAPAN - Tags: POLITICS) 

Japan's Prime Minister Naoto Kan bows at a general meeting of his ruling Democratic Party of Japan (DPJ) lawmakers at the parliament building in Tokyo August 26, 2011. The race to pick Japan's sixth leader in five years was up in the air on Friday after media said ruling party powerbroker Ichiro Ozawa was unlikely to back former foreign minister Seiji Maehara, a security hawk who is popular with voters. Prime Minister Kan, under fire for his response to the massive March tsunami and the radiation crisis it triggered, confirmed his intention to step down, Kyodo news agency reported, clearing the way for the DPJ to pick a new leader. REUTERS/Toru Hanai (JAPAN - Tags: POLITICS) 

Japan's Prime Minister Naoto Kan attends a general meeting of his ruling Democratic Party of Japan (DPJ) lawmakers at the parliament building in Tokyo August 26, 2011. The race to pick Japan's sixth leader in five years was up in the air on Friday after media said ruling party powerbroker Ichiro Ozawa was unlikely to back former foreign minister Seiji Maehara, a security hawk who is popular with voters. Prime Minister Kan, under fire for his response to the massive March tsunami and the radiation crisis it triggered, confirmed his intention to step down, Kyodo news agency reported, clearing the way for the DPJ to pick a new leader. REUTERS/Toru Hanai (JAPAN - Tags: POLITICS) 

Japan's Prime Minister Naoto Kan attends a general meeting of his ruling Democratic Party of Japan (DPJ) lawmakers at the parliament building in Tokyo August 26, 2011. The race to pick Japan's sixth leader in five years was up in the air on Friday after media said ruling party powerbroker Ichiro Ozawa was unlikely to back former foreign minister Seiji Maehara, a security hawk who is popular with voters. Prime Minister Kan, under fire for his response to the massive March tsunami and the radiation crisis it triggered, confirmed his intention to step down, Kyodo news agency reported, clearing the way for DPJ to pick a new leader. REUTERS/Toru Hanai (JAPAN - Tags: POLITICS HEADSHOT IMAGES OF THE DAY) 

A combination photo shows possible successors to Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama; (L-R) Kazuhiro Haraguchi, Yoshito Sengoku, Seiji Maehara, Naoto Kan and Katsuya Okada. Hatoyama said on June 2, 2010, he and his powerful party No. 2, Ichiro Ozawa, would resign after a slide in the polls threatened their party's chances in an election expected next month. REUTERS/Staff/Files (JAPAN - Tags: POLITICS) 

Maestro Seiji Ozawa conducts the Seiji Ozawa Ongaku-juku orchestra during a rehearsal at the National Theatre in Beijing April 15, 2009. Now in its 10th year, the Ongaku-juku is comprised of Japan and China?s most promising student musicians who are given the unique opportunity to perform and learn with world-class professionals, according to the organizer. REUTERS/Grace Liang (CHINA ENTERTAINMENT) 

Maestro Seiji Ozawa conducts the Seiji Ozawa Ongaku-juku orchestra during a rehearsal at the National Theatre in Beijing April 15, 2009. Now in its 10th year, the Ongaku-juku is comprised of Japan and China?s most promising student musicians who are given the unique opportunity to perform and learn with world-class professionals, according to the organizer. REUTERS/Grace Liang (CHINA ENTERTAINMENT) 

Maestro Seiji Ozawa conducts the Seiji Ozawa Ongaku-juku orchestra during a rehearsal at the National Theatre in Beijing April 15, 2009. Now in its 10th year, the Ongaku-juku is comprised of Japan and China?s most promising student musicians who are given the unique opportunity to perform and learn with world-class professionals, according to the organizer. REUTERS/Grace Liang (CHINA ENTERTAINMENT) 

Singers Nadia Krasteva (L) and Tamar Iveri perform on stage as Olga and Tatjana during a dress rehearsal of Pyotr Illyich Tchaikovsky's opera Eugene Onegin at Vienna's State Opera March 3, 2009. The opera, conducted by Maestro Seiji Ozawa and directed by Falk Richter, will premiere on March 7. REUTERS/Herwig Prammer (AUSTRIA) 

Singers Simon Keenlyside and Tamar Iveri (L) perform on stage as Eugene Onegin and Tatjana during a dress rehearsal of Pyotr Illyich Tchaikovsky's opera Eugene Onegin at Vienna's State Opera March 3, 2009. The opera, conducted by Maestro Seiji Ozawa and directed by Falk Richter, and will premiere on March 7. REUTERS/Herwig Prammer (AUSTRIA) 

Singers Nadia Krasteva and Ramon Vargas (L-R) perform on stage as Olga and Lenski during a dress rehearsal of Pyotr Illyich Tchaikovsky's opera Eugene Onegin at Vienna's State Opera March 3, 2009. The opera, conducted by Maestro Seiji Ozawa and directed by Falk Richter, will premiere on March 7. REUTERS/Herwig Prammer (AUSTRIA) 

Singers Simon Keenlyside, Nadia Krasteva and Ramon Vargas (L-R) perform on stage as Eugene Onegin, Olga and Lenski during a dress rehearsal of Pyotr Illyich Tchaikovsky's opera Eugene Onegin at Vienna's State Opera March 3, 2009. The opera, conducted by Maestro Seiji Ozawa and directed by Falk Richter, and will premiere on March 7. REUTERS/Herwig Prammer (AUSTRIA) 

Maestro Seiji Ozawa conducts the Vienna State Opera Orchestra during a dress rehearsal of Pyotr Illyich Tchaikovsky's opera Eugene Onegin at Vienna's State Opera March 3, 2009. The opera is directed by Falk Richter and will premiere on March 7. REUTERS/Herwig Prammer (AUSTRIA) 

Maestro Seiji Ozawa conducts the Vienna State Opera Orchestra during a dress rehearsal of Pyotr Illyich Tchaikovsky's opera Eugene Onegin at Vienna's State Opera March 3, 2009. The opera is directed by Falk Richter and will premiere on March 7. REUTERS/Herwig Prammer (AUSTRIA) 

Maestro Seiji Ozawa conducts the Vienna State Opera Orchestra during a dress rehearsal of Pyotr Illyich Tchaikovsky's opera Eugene Onegin at Vienna's State Opera March 3, 2009. The opera is directed by Falk Richter and will premiere on March 7. REUTERS/Herwig Prammer (AUSTRIA) 

Singer Tamar Iveri performs on stage as Tatjana during a dress rehearsal of Pyotr Illyich Tchaikovsky's opera Eugene Onegin at Vienna's State Opera March 3, 2009. The opera, conducted by Maestro Seiji Ozawa and directed by Falk Richter, will premiere on March 7. REUTERS/Herwig Prammer (AUSTRIA) 

Japan's maestro Seiji Ozawa poses (C) prior to a ceremony to take up his seat at France's academy of fine arts in Paris September 24, 2008. Ozawa was elected in 2001 to be one of 16 associate foreign members of the 200-year-old academy, which honours artists from the fields of painting and sculpture to film and photography. From L to R : Members of France's academy of fine arts Hughes Gall, Arnaud d'Hauterives, Seiji Ozawa, Yves Millecamps, Edith Canat de Chizy, Laurent Petitgirard. REUTERS/Philippe Wojazer (FRANCE) 

Japan's maestro Seiji Ozawa walks to attend a ceremony to take up his seat at France's academy of fine arts in Paris September 24, 2008. Ozawa was elected in 2001 to be one of 16 associate foreign members of the 200-year-old academy, which honours artists from the fields of painting and sculpture to film and photography. REUTERS/Philippe Wojazer (FRANCE) 

Japan's maestro Seiji Ozawa walks to attend a ceremony to take up his seat at France's academy of fine arts in Paris September 24, 2008. Ozawa was elected in 2001 to be one of 16 associate foreign members of the 200-year-old academy, which honours artists from the fields of painting and sculpture to film and photography. REUTERS/Philippe Wojazer (FRANCE) 

Japan's maestro Seiji Ozawa poses prior to a ceremony to take up his seat at France's academy of fine arts in Paris September 24, 2008. Ozawa was elected in 2001 to be one of 16 associate foreign members of the 200-year-old academy, which honours artists from the fields of painting and sculpture to film and photography. REUTERS/Philippe Wojazer (FRANCE) 

Japan's maestro Seiji Ozawa poses prior to a ceremony to take up his seat at France's academy of fine arts in Paris September 24, 2008. Ozawa was elected in 2001 to be one of 16 associate foreign members of the 200-year-old academy, which honours artists from the fields of painting and sculpture to film and photography. REUTERS/Philippe Wojazer (FRANCE) 

Japan's maestro Seiji Ozawa poses prior to a ceremony to take up his seat at France's academy of fine arts in Paris September 24, 2008. Ozawa was elected in 2001 to be one of 16 associate foreign members of the 200-year-old academy, which honours artists from the fields of painting and sculpture to film and photography. REUTERS/Philippe Wojazer (FRANCE) 

Japan's maestro Seiji Ozawa attends a ceremony at France's academy of fine arts in Paris September 24, 2008. Ozawa was elected in 2001 to be one of 16 associate foreign members of the 200-year-old academy, which honours artists from the fields of painting and sculpture to film and photography. REUTERS/Philippe Wojazer (FRANCE) 

Japan's maestro Seiji Ozawa (C) attends a ceremony at France's academy of fine arts in Paris September 24, 2008. Ozawa was elected in 2001 to be one of 16 associate foreign members of the 200-year-old academy, which honours artists from the fields of painting and sculpture to film and photography. REUTERS/Philippe Wojazer (FRANCE) 

Japan's maestro Seiji Ozawa listens to speeches during a ceremony at France's academy of fine arts in Paris September 24, 2008. Ozawa was elected in 2001 to be one of 16 associate foreign members of the 200-year-old academy, which honours artists from the fields of painting and sculpture to film and photography. REUTERS/Philippe Wojazer (FRANCE) 

Japan's maestro Seiji Ozawa delivers a speech during a ceremony at France's academy of fine arts in Paris September 24, 2008. He was elected in 2001 to be one of 16 associate foreign members of the 200-year-old academy, which honours artists from the fields of painting and sculpture to film and photography. REUTERS/Philippe Wojazer (FRANCE) 

Japan's maestro Seiji Ozawa delivers a speech during a ceremony at France's academy of fine arts in Paris September 24, 2008. He was elected in 2001 to be one of 16 associate foreign members of the 200-year-old academy, which honours artists from the fields of painting and sculpture to film and photography. REUTERS/Philippe Wojazer (FRANCE) 

(L to R) Austrian President Heinz Fischer talks to opera singers Jose Carreras of Spain, Anna Netrebko of Russia and maestro Seiji Ozawa of Japan during the traditional opera ball at the opera house in Vienna January 31, 2008. REUTERS/Leonhard Foeger (AUSTRIA) 

Singer Neil Shicoff performs on stage during a dress rehearsal of Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky's opera "Pique Dame" at the State Opera in Vienna October 23, 2007. The opera is conducted by Maestro Seiji Ozawa and will have its premiere on October 28. REUTERS/Herwig Prammer (AUSTRIA) 

Singer Martina Serafin performs on stage during a dress rehearsal of Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky's opera "Pique Dame" at the State Opera in Vienna October 23, 2007. The opera is conducted by Maestro Seiji Ozawa and will have its premiere on October 28. REUTERS/Herwig Prammer (AUSTRIA) 

Singers Nadia Krasteva (centre R top) and Martina Serafin (centre R) perform on stage during a dress rehearsal of Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky's opera "Pique Dame" at the State Opera in Vienna October 23, 2007. The opera is conducted by Maestro Seiji Ozawa and will have its premiere on October 28. REUTERS/Herwig Prammer (AUSTRIA) 

Singers Neil Shicoff (R) and Martina Serafin perform on stage during a dress rehearsal of Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky's opera "Pique Dame" at the State Opera in Vienna October 23, 2007. The opera is conducted by Maestro Seiji Ozawa and will have its premiere on October 28. REUTERS/Herwig Prammer (AUSTRIA) 

Singers Neil Shicoff (R) and Martina Serafin perform on stage during a dress rehearsal of Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky's opera "Pique Dame" at the State Opera in Vienna October 23, 2007. The opera is conducted by Maestro Seiji Ozawa and will have its premiere on October 28. REUTERS/Herwig Prammer (AUSTRIA) 

Singers Neil Shicoff (L) and Martina Serafin perform on stage during a dress rehearsal of Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky's opera "Pique Dame" at the State Opera in Vienna October 23, 2007. The opera is conducted by Maestro Seiji Ozawa and will have its premiere on October 28. REUTERS/Herwig Prammer (AUSTRIA)