The Boston Symphony Orchestra is one of the most renowned orchestras in the world. It is led by Seiji Ozawa, a Japanese conductor who has been with the orchestra since 1973. The orchestra also has a POPS series, which features lighter classical music and popular music. The orchestra is known for its use of the OBOE, which is a woodwind instrument. Georg Solti was a Hungarian conductor who served as the orchestra's music director from 1969 to 1972.