Staryk, Adele Marcus, James Campbell, Wolfgang Sawallisch (with whom he recorded the two Brahms sonatas for cello and piano for CBS/Sony Records), and many others. He has recorded the Bach solo cello suites on three different occasions for CBS/Sony recordings. He is beloved throughout the world of cello students because he is the cellist on most of the famous Suzuki CDs which accompany the Suzuki cello practice books. Tsutsumi's style and intonation in these recordings inspire thousands of students every day when they practice along with him. Among the many distinctions received, he was awarded the 1970 Suntory Music Award for his contribution to the world of music. In November 2009, Tsutsumi was awarded with a Medal of Honour with purple ribbon by the Government of Japan. He is married to playwright and scholar Harue Tsutsumi. References 1942 births Japanese classical cellists Japanese classical musicians Japanese music educators Living people Recipients of the Medal with Purple Ribbon 21st-century Japanese musicians 21st-century Japanese educators 20th-century Japanese educators 20th-century Japanese musicians 20th-century cellists 21st-century cellists