Takeshi Kakehashi (Piano)

Born: August 2, 1977 - Hachioji, Tokyo, Japan

The Japanese pianist, Takeshi Kakehashi, was born in Tokyo to musician parents. He lost his eyesight to childhood cancer just a month after birth. He studied at the University of Music and Performing Arts, Vienna. He is prize winner of major competitions such as the Long-Thibaud Competition Paris.

Since then Takeshi Kakehashi has performed extensively as a solo pianist, collaborating with great conductors such as Seiji Ozawa, Daniel Harding, and Fabio Luisi.

Sources:
Hendonwood Website
Bits & pieces from other sources
Contributed by Aryeh Oron (December 2020)

Takeshi Kakehashi: Short Biography | Bach Discography: Recordings of Instrumental Works

Links to other Sites

Kakehashi Takeshi (Official Website) [Japanese]
Takeshi Kakehasi Channel on YouTube
Wolfgang David & Takeshi Kakehashi (Hendonwood)