By JUNKO YOSHIDA/ Senior Staff Writer
October 22, 2021 at 18:34 JST
Hayato Sumino, left, takes a selfie with Jean-Marc Luisada in Paris on Oct. 19, when they were reunited after the third round of the 18th International Chopin Competition. (Provided by Hayato Sumino)
Hayato Sumino is popular on social media but he also proved he’s among the world’s best pianists thanks to his French mentor, who helped him advance to the third round of the 18th International Chopin Competition in Warsaw. [Read More]
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