Tatsuya Nagashima, Rishmore Music Academy.
Born in 2009.
He began playing the piano at age 5 and started taking private lessons in the third grade of elementary school. He began competing in music competitions in the sixth grade.
Despite experiencing congenital heart disease and a tracheostomy, and being diagnosed with an intellectual disability and autism, he has continued to pursue music and, together with his mother, continues to perform and give lectures.
Currently, he is engaged in classical music performances and giving lectures to share his experiences and potential through music, aiming to expand his activities both domestically and internationally.
In July 2026, at the request of the Para Artist Management Association, he performed and gave a lecture.
On August 2 of the same year, he held his first recital in his hometown of Yokohama, which was sold out. The event garnered a significant response, including coverage by two local media outlets.
・Tsurumi Ward Mayor’s Award (Elementary School Student)
・Gold Medal, Junior High School Division, Europe International Piano Competition
Katsuhiro Naito Award, Special Jury Award, Akiko Sugitani Award
・Grand Prix and Gold Medal, 2nd Para International Music Competition
・1st Place, Glory International Piano Competition
・1st Place, High School Division, Tobias Matti Memorial Competition, among others.