Tomoharu Ushida: The true face of Chopin

In this conversation, Japanese pianist Tomoharu Ushida shares his reflections between the two first rounds of the 19th International Chopin Piano Competition in Warsaw. He speaks about the contradictions and human complexity within Chopin’s music, his bold decision to perform two monumental sonatas, and his desire to reveal a deeper, more philosophical side of Chopin to Japanese audiences.