President Gachon , Mr.Yutaka Sado

■President Gachon , Mr.Yutaka Sado

He conducted the Berlin Philharmonic and is the principal conductor of the Siena Wind Orchestra and the Vienna Tonkünstler Orchestra. In April 2023, he will become the music director of the New Japan Philharmonic, which is based in Sumida Ward, and he visited iU . I'm not familiar with classical music, but I've always felt a sense of familiarity with him because we're the same age and from Kyoto. I hope you'll join iU in the future.

◆School

I had a lot of fun when I was in elementary school. I have such strong memories of my childhood, and I think that's because I was blessed with great friends and teachers. I was born in the shopping arcade of Uzumasa, Kyoto.

At home, you are judged and treated harshly by your family. Going to school means leaving home. You are judged by the outside world. That is your first society.

When I was in junior high school, I was in my rebellious and adolescent phase. That's when I started to realize something interesting.

◆Message for you guys

Teenagers are extremely important in life. Teenagers are also active in the Olympics. There are courageous young people who are even changing social issues at 15 and 16 years old. They are very pure and have great physical and mental strength at this age. However, we cannot allow these children to run wild. It is something that can only be created by people with wisdom and experience working together.

I want you to enjoy your time here and absorb as many things as you can.

The orchestra can be enjoyed by everyone, from elementary school students to grandparents. It is important that the city and music work together to create the city's culture. I want to talk to people of all generations. I hope that young people will take in the advice of the teacher and the seniors they meet in the city at the most interesting time of their lives.

I started taking walks and getting to know the town of Sumida.