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Kotaro Fukuma is a renowned classical pianist from Japan, known for his virtuosic performances and sensitive interpretations of a wide range of repertoire. Born on January 17, 1982, in Tokyo, Fukuma began playing the piano at the age of five and quickly showed a natural talent for the instrument. He studied with some of the most respected teachers in Japan, including Minao Shibata and Yuko Ninomiya, and later went on to study at the Paris Conservatory with Bruno Rigutto. Fukuma's career as a concert pianist began in earnest in 1999, when he won first prize at the 15th Epinal International Piano Competition in France. This victory launched him onto the international stage, and he soon began performing in major concert halls around the world. In 2003, he won the silver medal at the Hamamatsu International Piano Competition in Japan, cementing his reputation as one of the most promising young pianists of his generation. Since then, Fukuma has gone on to perform with many of the world's leading orchestras, including the London Philharmonic Orchestra, the Czech Philharmonic Orchestra, and the Tokyo Symphony Orchestra. He has also given recitals at prestigious venues such as the Wigmore Hall in London, the Salle Gaveau in Paris, and the Carnegie Hall in New York. Fukuma's repertoire is wide-ranging, encompassing works by composers from Bach to Ligeti. He is particularly known for his interpretations of the music of Chopin, and has recorded several albums of Chopin's works, including the complete Nocturnes and the complete Ballades. He has also recorded works by Debussy, Ravel, Schumann, and Liszt, among others. In addition to his busy performing schedule, Fukuma is also a dedicated teacher. He has taught masterclasses at universities and conservatories around the world, and is currently a professor at the Toho Gakuen School of Music in Tokyo. Throughout his career, Fukuma has received numerous awards and accolades for his performances and recordings. In 2006, he was awarded the Idemitsu Music Award, one of the most prestigious music awards in Japan. He has also been awarded the Chopin Society of Japan's Special Prize, the Suntory Music Award, and the Tokyo Music Critics Association Award, among others. Despite his many achievements, Fukuma remains humble and dedicated to his craft. He is known for his meticulous preparation and attention to detail, and for his ability to bring out the emotional depth and beauty of the music he plays. He continues to inspire audiences around the world with his virtuosic performances and his passion for classical music.

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