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Early life and education. 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.
Apr 30, 2020 · This documentary ‘ Touching the Sound — The Improbable Journey of Nobuyuki Tsujii’, by the Emmy-Award winning filmmaker Peter Rosen will be available to view throughout the country on PBS WORLD Channel, the SCETV and APT networks from the 8 May to 24 May.
Oct 18, 2022 · He is Nobuyuki Tsujii, now a major international soloist. The story of this remarkable pianist, who has been blind from birth, is told through an audio-described documentary, commissioned by B:Music ahead of Nobuyuki’s first recital at Town Hall Birmingham.
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.
Oct 20, 2024 · Concert pianist Nobuyuki Tsujii, who is blind, is touring Australia. We explain how musicians who are blind learn music and keep up while performing with a group.
A journey through the life and career of one of the most talented pianists of his generation: the young Nobuyuki Tsujii, blind from birth. 25 year-old pianist Nobuyuki Tsujii's disability has never been an obstacle when it came to pursuing his remarkable career and passion, as it has never affected his ability to play the piano.
Jan 7, 2016 · Transcending cultural obstacles, Tsujii has never let his visual impairment compromise his musical pursuits. Among other impressive accomplishments, Tsujii was the joint Gold Medal winner at the 2009 Van Cliburn Piano Competition.
