Nobuyuki Tsujii (piano)

Beethoven: An die ferne Geliebte, Op. 98 (Arr. Liszt for Solo Piano as S. 469)
Beethoven: Piano Sonata No. 29 in B-flat major, Op. 106 'Hammerklavier'

Beethoven’s “Hammerklavier” Sonata is a formidable challenge for any pianist. Making his Deutsche Grammophon debut, “stunningly gifted” (Gramophone) Nobuyuki Tsujii – no stranger to challenges – has chosen this technically and intellectually demanding work, which brought him victory in the prestigious Van Cliburn Competition. Nobu, as he is lovingly known, feels a personal affinity for Beethoven and here also savours the composer’s intimate, lyrical side in Liszt’s affectionate transcription of the song cycle An die ferne Geliebte.