Born in Tokyo, YUSUKE NAGAYOSHI began his piano studies at the age of four. He is currently honing his craft in the Professional Course at the MPA School of Music, studying under two of Japan’s most distinguished pianists: Yukio Yokoyama (Third Prize winner of the 12^th International Fryderyk Chopin Piano Competition) and Ayako Uehara (First Prize winner of the 12^th International Tchaikovsky Competition).

At the age of 11, Yusuke won the Gold Prize in Grade F (high school level and under) at the PTNA Piano Competition, Japan’s largest piano competition. He also achieved remarkable success at the Student Music Concours of Japan, the nation’s most prestigious competition for students, securing First Prize in the Tokyo division and Second Prize nationally.

His talent has been further recognized as a laureate in several international competitions, including the International Beethoven Piano Competition Asia, Rachmaninoff International Piano Competition Japan, and The International Chopin Piano Competition in Asia.

Yusuke’s exceptional achievements have led to numerous high-profile performance opportunities such as the Suntory Hall “Open House” where he performed as a soloist with an orchestra in the Main Hall, La Folle Journée TOKYO where he was invited to perform as a featured artist. At 12 years old, he gave a solo recital at the Minato Mirai Piano Festival performing the complete set of Chopin’s 12 Études, Op. 10 – a testament to his extraordinary technical and musical maturity.

In addition to his live performances, he has also completed a recording for a domestic CD label.