Nobuyuki Tsujii, Pianist April 21, 2011

Known for his refined and effortless playing, Nobuyuki Tsujii's spellbinding performances at the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition introduced him to hundreds of thousands of new fans around the world and elevated him to superstar status in his home country of Japan. Blind since birth, "Nobu's" achievements are even more remarkable because he has learned all of his music by ear. Despite this, he plays with unpretentious assurance, sensitivity and expressiveness.