When German pianist Benyamin Nuss and Japanese marimbist Fumito Nunoya come together, they create a unique fusion of piano and marimba that bridges cultures, generations, and emotions. Their new album Home (out September 12, 2025, on Neue Meister) is a poetic and cinematic journey to the roots of two exceptional artists. Recorded in the historic Immanuelskirche Wuppertal, it unfolds as a musical mosaic that redefines the meaning of home, belonging, and memory.
The album opens with the twelve-part suite “Four Seasons in My Hometown,” a reimagining of beloved Japanese melodies such as Furusato and Maple Leaves, arranged by Shunichiro Genda. Nunoya’s expressive marimba playing brings warmth and nostalgia, while Nuss’s piano adds lyrical depth and emotional color. In his own “Sonata for Marimba and Piano, Op. 20,” Nuss captures moments from a shared Japan tour — reflections on friendship, impermanence, and the beauty of fleeting encounters.
Throughout the album, the duo explores the concept of home from multiple perspectives: “On That Faraway Day” pays tribute to Nunoya’s late father, the Okinawan song “Shimauta” speaks of war and peace, and Makoto Ozone’s “Home” became a safe haven for Nuss during the pandemic. Masashi Hamauzu’s “Opus 10,” together with timeless pieces like “Red Dragonfly” and “Love Falls Brilliantly,” lead to the heartfelt finale “Dear Father” — a dialogue between past and present.
Internationally celebrated for his magnetic performances, Fumito Nunoya is one of the world’s leading marimbists, combining technical mastery with poetic sensitivity. Benyamin Nuss, renowned for his crossover artistry between classical music, jazz, and film soundtracks, brings narrative depth and stylistic freedom. Together, they create with Home a deeply moving and SEO-friendly listening experience — a piano and marimba album that unites Japanese tradition and European lyricism in a timeless sound world of beauty, reflection, and connection.
