Blind pianist Nobuyuki Tsujii debuts with Orchestre de Paris at Philharmonie
Nobuyuki Tsujii, the 37-year-old blind Japanese pianist, performed Edvard Grieg's Piano Concerto for the first time with the Orchestre de Paris under Klaus Mäkelä at the Philharmonie de Paris. The concert took place on May 7, 2026, and was covered by Le Monde. Tsujii, a prodigy blind from birth, has gained international acclaim for his virtuosity.
Key facts
- Nobuyuki Tsujii is 37 years old
- He has been blind since birth
- He performed Edvard Grieg's Piano Concerto
- The performance was with the Orchestre de Paris
- Klaus Mäkelä conducted the orchestra
- The concert was at the Philharmonie de Paris
- The date of the performance is May 7, 2026
- This was his first time playing with the Orchestre de Paris
Entities
Artists
- Nobuyuki Tsujii
- Klaus Mäkelä
- Edvard Grieg
Institutions
- Orchestre de Paris
- Philharmonie de Paris
- Le Monde
Locations
- Paris
- France