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June 12, 2009
Blind Pianist Nobuyuki Tsujii
This from the Wall Street Journal: "Classical pianist Nobuyuki Tsujii listens to the conductor’s breathing for cues, since he can’t see the baton. On stage, he feels for the edges of the keyboard before he begins playing, to orient his hands. He learns new pieces through listening and memorization, rather than reading the notes. The 20-year-old Japanese musician last weekend became the first blind pianist to win the prestigious Van Cliburn International Piano Competition."
Click HERE to read the full article.
Posted by dave at June 12, 2009 05:18 PM