Acclaimed Japanese pianist Nobuyuki Tsujii has signed an exclusive agreement with Deutsche Grammophon. His debut album with the label is set for release at the beginning of 2025 and includes Beethoven’s Sonata No.29 Hammerklavier. Deutsche Grammophon also plans to reissue and promote the pianist’s extensive existing classical discography (recorded for his former label, Avex Classics International) in both digital and physical formats.

To mark the new relationship, the label will present Nobu on their streaming service STAGE+ on 18 May performing Bach, Chopin and Rachmaninov. The recital, which opens with Bach’s French Suite No.5 and includes Chopin’s Four Impromptus and Rachmaninov’s Vocalise and Moments Musicaux, was filmed live in Tokyo’s Suntory Hall at the end of February.

Nobu looks forward to recording repertoire landmarks for DG and developing new projects in the coming years.