He has been very famous since he was a little boy, we knew that he becomes a great and global pianist some day. I am really really impressed with his growth, mature technique, which is not only good at playing but taking us to the amazing world, and his unchanged politeness. The attitude towards piano is so sincere... Never arrogant. Everything is reflecting his playing..

バラ４から舟歌への場面で、決意と覚悟がこれでもかというほど伝わってきて、舟歌が始まってしばらく涙が止まりませんでした。格調高く、そして全身全霊。コンクールというくくりを超えたショパンへのオマージュ。
心から拍手を送ります。

Ushida's performance of Chopin's late works is not only beautiful, elegant, and profound, but they also have a very important message for us. He has a very sincere attitude toward the piano. I sincerely hope to hear his piano concerto.

第二ラウンドでこの完成度で、これからどんな曲をどんな風に弾いてくれるのか本当に楽しみです。音の一粒一粒が意味を持ち光輝いています。ヤマハのピアノの特性、ショパンの研究など彼の血の滲んだ努力と才能にただただ心からかの拍手と喝采を送ります。

There are many contestants with a strong technique and expression. But through his performance, Mr. Ushida tells us a story, depicting the inner journey of Chopin - from pain to hope to resilience and pride with such a poise, elegance and passion. He truly amazes me!

バラ4、舟歌、英雄ポロネーズといずれもびっくりするくらい良い演奏でした。曲を研究し尽くした上で、バラ4コーダ前の連続和音など安全運転せずリスクを取っているところも大変好ましいと思いました。音色やフレージングのニュアンスも大変多彩。次のラウンドに間違いなく進むように思います（少なくとも私の中では）。

If you're interested in him, please check his SNS. You know why his music is deep. He tried to learn lots of things related to Chopin and his pieces. He wrote them in English, so you can understand them. After reading them, I respected him more.

次元が違いました…。彼とピアノは一体になって歌い、時間と空間が
支配され宇宙と繋がったようでした。愛と光の溢れる音楽を目の当たりに
しました。彼が音楽、ピアノに出逢い本当に良かったと思います。
リアタイかつ無料で拝聴でき、アーカイブで今再び。涙が止まりません…。
心から感謝の気持ちでいっぱいです。

As I noticed SNS comment from Mr. Tomoharu USHIDA just before his performance , it helped me a lot to understand his theme "Chopin's ideal" for Second round. So did he the same thing also the last first round. I really appreciate so nice a message. Deeply impressed by Ballade Op.52. It's "ideal performance" .followed good interval between Ballade and Barcarolle to accomplish the story. They all resonate with me. I'm excited to guess what theme Ushida presents in Third round.