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Nobuyuki Tsujii was born blind due to microphthalmia. From an early age, he exhibited exceptional talent and musical ability. At age two, he began to play "Do Re Mi" on a toy piano after hearing his mother hum the tune. He began formal piano study at the age of four.
Oct 14, 2024 · Blind since birth, Japanese pianist Nobuyuki Tsujii is a phenomenon, learning scores by ear and giving performances praised for their virtuosity and profound artistry. Ahead of his long-awaited return to Sydney, he shares his memories of his first visit and the challenge of Rachmaninov’s Third Piano Concerto.
Tsujii was born with a developmental disorder, microphthalmia, in both eyes, rendering him completely blind from birth. But his musical ability and interest manifested as early as two years of age, being able to play tunes on his toy piano that his mother hummed.
A journey through the life and career of one of the most talented pianists of his generation: the young Nobuyuki Tsujii, blind from birth.
May 28, 2020 · “Touching The Sound” traces the artistic development of young pianist Nobuyuki Tsujii (pictured), from his early ability to play piano by ear, undeterred by his lifelong blindness, to his gold ...
Nov 29, 2009. Since winning the Grand Prix at the last Van Cliburn Piano Competition, 20-year-old Nobuyuki Tsujii has become world famous, though he was already a star in his native Japan....
Jun 4, 2010 · Japanese pianist Nobuyuki Tsujii caused quite a stir last year when at the age of 20, he shared the Gold Medal of the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition. That in itself would be quite a coup for any such young pianist, but Tsujii — who is better known by his nickname “Nobu” — has been blind from birth.
