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A timeless moment with the most romantic of composers in the intimate setting of this splendid church in the heart of the Latin Quarter.<p> The most beautiful works of Frédéric Chopin.</p><p> Kazumitsu Ujisawa is a Japanese pianist with a remarkable career. In 2015, at just 17 years old, he became the youngest winner of the prestigious VEGA competition in Takarazuka, Japan, an achievement that marked the beginning of a promising career. He then performed in recitals in major Japanese cities such as Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto, captivating audiences with his expressive playing and technical mastery. In 2016, Kazumitsu Ujisawa enrolled at the Tokyo University of the Arts (GEIDAI), where he honed his skills under the tutelage of Akiyoshi Sako. The following year, he moved to Paris, where he was admitted to the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique et de Danse de Paris (CNSMDP). There, he earned a bachelor's degree in the class of Roger Muraro, before pursuing his master's degree under the tutelage of Michel Dalberto and Jonas Vitaud, thus acquiring a solid academic and musical foundation at one of Europe's most prestigious institutions.</p><p> In 2024, he was selected to join the Elite Program at the École Normale de Musique de Paris, a select class of ten exceptional students, including three pianists. This program allowed him to study under Marie-Catherine Girod. Simultaneously, Kazumitsu Ujisawa specialized in accompaniment at the Paris Conservatory (CNSMDP), collaborating closely with other artists. Under the tutelage of Géraldine Dutroncy, he developed a particular expertise in the art of accompaniment, enriching his musical palette and broadening his range of skills.</p><p> His passion for the Spanish repertoire sets him apart among pianists of his generation. In 2016, he performed Books I and III of Albéniz's Iberia in Tokyo. In 2021, he gave a recital in Hyogo devoted to works by Albéniz, Granados, and Mompou. In 2022, he distinguished himself in Osaka by performing the complete Goyescas by Granados, confirming his unique affinity for this repertoire.</p><p> His talent has been recognized many times: in 2018, he received support from the Tarazzi Fund, followed in 2020 by prestigious grants from the Yamaha Music Foundation of Europe, the Meyer Foundation, and the L'Or du Rhin Foundation. In 2022, he was again awarded a grant from the Meyer Foundation.</p><p> Competitions have crowned his efforts: in 2023, he won First Prize at the Claude Kahn Competition, which allowed him to perform in the prestigious Salle Gaveau in Paris. That same year, he won Second Prize at the Saint-Paul-Trois-Châteaux Competition and Third Prize at the Brest Competition.</p><p> Kazumitsu Ujisawa embodies rigor, sensitivity and audacity, qualities that make him an essential figure on the international music scene.</p>