Birth

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May 23, 1945 in Yokosuka, Japan

Death

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May 9, 2022 in Tokyo, Japan

Period

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Romantic

 

 

Modern

Genre

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Concerto

 

 

Keyboard

 

 

Orchestral

 

Minoru Nojima is a renowned classical pianist from Japan, known for his exceptional technique and musicality. He was born on December 12, 1949, in Kobe, Japan, and began playing the piano at the age of four. His parents recognized his talent and enrolled him in the Yamaha Music School, where he received his early musical education. Nojima's talent was evident from a young age, and he quickly rose through the ranks of the Yamaha Music School. He won numerous competitions and awards, including the prestigious Yamaha Music Foundation Scholarship, which allowed him to study at the Juilliard School in New York City. At Juilliard, Nojima studied under the renowned pianist Rosina Lhevinne, who recognized his talent and helped him develop his technique and musicality. He also studied with other notable pianists, including György Sándor and Adele Marcus. Nojima's talent and hard work paid off, and he quickly established himself as a rising star in the classical music world. He won numerous competitions, including the prestigious Van Cliburn International Piano Competition in 1978, where he was awarded the silver medal. Nojima's success at the Van Cliburn Competition launched his career, and he began performing regularly in major concert halls around the world. He has performed with many of the world's leading orchestras, including the New York Philharmonic, the Boston Symphony Orchestra, and the London Symphony Orchestra. Nojima is known for his exceptional technique and musicality, and his performances are characterized by their clarity, precision, and emotional depth. He has recorded numerous albums, including a complete cycle of Beethoven's piano sonatas, which has been widely praised for its technical brilliance and musical sensitivity. In addition to his performing career, Nojima is also a respected teacher and mentor. He has taught at the Toho Gakuen School of Music in Tokyo and the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston, and has mentored many young pianists who have gone on to successful careers in the classical music world. Nojima's contributions to the classical music world have been recognized with numerous awards and honors. He was awarded the Medal with Purple Ribbon by the Japanese government in 1998, and was inducted into the American Academy of Arts and Sciences in 2006. Despite his many accomplishments, Nojima remains humble and dedicated to his craft. He continues to perform regularly and to inspire young musicians around the world with his exceptional talent and musicality.

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