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Blind, autistic piano genius

Discussion in 'Chit Chat' started by GlindaRose, Sep 28, 2011.

  1. GlindaRose

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    Incredible!

    Speaking of blind pianists, Nobuyuki Tsujii tied for first (if I remember correctly) in the most '09 Van Cliburn Competition. Here he is playing the last movement of Beethoven's Hammerklavier Sonata:

    [YOUTUBE]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fLBmBdLw4Yw[/YOUTUBE]
     
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    Sure he has a good ear but has he written anything good? I'd like to find out.