\nWhen 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.<\/p>\n
The album opens with the twelve-part suite \u201cFour Seasons in My Hometown,\u201d a reimagining of beloved Japanese melodies such as Furusato and Maple Leaves, arranged by Shunichiro Genda. Nunoya\u2019s expressive marimba playing brings warmth and nostalgia, while Nuss\u2019s piano adds lyrical depth and emotional color. In his own \u201cSonata for Marimba and Piano, Op. 20,\u201d Nuss captures moments from a shared Japan tour \u2014 reflections on friendship, impermanence, and the beauty of fleeting encounters.<\/p>\n
Throughout the album, the duo explores the concept of home from multiple perspectives: \u201cOn That Faraway Day\u201d pays tribute to Nunoya\u2019s late father, the Okinawan song \u201cShimauta\u201d speaks of war and peace, and Makoto Ozone\u2019s \u201cHome\u201d became a safe haven for Nuss during the pandemic. Masashi Hamauzu\u2019s \u201cOpus 10,\u201d together with timeless pieces like \u201cRed Dragonfly\u201d and \u201cLove Falls Brilliantly,\u201d lead to the heartfelt finale \u201cDear Father\u201d \u2014 a dialogue between past and present.<\/p>\n
Internationally celebrated for his magnetic performances, Fumito Nunoya is one of the world\u2019s 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 \u2014 a piano and marimba album that unites Japanese tradition and European lyricism in a timeless sound world of beauty, reflection, and connection.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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\nWhen 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.
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\nThe album opens with the twelve-part suite \u201cFour Seasons in My Hometown,\u201d a reimagining of beloved Japanese melodies such as Furusato and Maple Leaves, arranged by Shunichiro Genda. Nunoya\u2019s expressive marimba playing brings warmth and nostalgia, while Nuss\u2019s piano adds lyrical depth and emotional color. In his own \u201cSonata for Marimba and Piano, Op. 20,\u201d Nuss captures moments from a shared Japan tour \u2014 reflections on friendship, impermanence, and the beauty of fleeting encounters.
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\nThroughout the album, the duo explores the concept of home from multiple perspectives: \u201cOn That Faraway Day\u201d pays tribute to Nunoya\u2019s late father, the Okinawan song \u201cShimauta\u201d speaks of war and peace, and Makoto Ozone\u2019s \u201cHome\u201d became a safe haven for Nuss during the pandemic. Masashi Hamauzu\u2019s \u201cOpus 10,\u201d together with timeless pieces like \u201cRed Dragonfly\u201d and \u201cLove Falls Brilliantly,\u201d lead to the heartfelt finale \u201cDear Father\u201d \u2014 a dialogue between past and present.
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