Today's Piano: Masterpieces and Popular Pieces Woven with Delicate Tones

Spring has come, and the cherry blossoms are in bloom.Nakata Yoshinao

Yoshinao Nakata: The Four Seasons of Japan 1. Spring Comes, and the Cherry Blossoms Bloom Pf. Hiroshi Kurokawa Pf. Ikuko Nakaoki

The first piece of the suite “The Four Seasons of Japan,” which portrays Japan’s four seasons through music.

It expresses the joy of the arrival of spring and the blooming of cherry blossoms.

Scored for piano four hands, two performers collaborate to vividly depict spring scenes.

Multiple melodies symbolizing Japanese spring are artfully interwoven, featuring beautiful lines that evoke fluttering cherry blossom petals and the gentle air of the season.

This lyrical work blends traditional Japanese melodies with elements of contemporary music and is recommended for those who wish to feel the essence of spring in Japan.

ComedyHoshino Gen

Kigeki (Comedy) – SPY×FAMILY ED [Piano] / Gen Hoshino

Hoshino Gen’s “Comedy,” written as the ending theme for the TV anime SPY×FAMILY and released in April 2022, is a song composed under the request to “make family the theme,” and its lyrics reflect Hoshino Gen’s own vision of what family means.

Despite what the word “comedy” might suggest, the track exudes a chic, mature vibe that pairs perfectly with its refined piano tones.

Rather than playing it rhythmically, intentionally loosening the phrasing to evoke a languid feel will bring your performance closer to the atmosphere of the original.

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yuri

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loveHoshino Gen

[Piano Cover] Tried playing “Koi” by Gen Hoshino

This is the ninth single by singer-songwriter Gen Hoshino, whose boundless talent spans a wide range of fields, including music, acting, and writing.

It was chosen as the theme song for the TV drama “We Married as a Job!” (Nigeru wa Haji da ga Yaku ni Tatsu), in which he also appeared and which became hugely popular.

Not only the song itself but also the “Koi Dance” performed by the cast became a social phenomenon.

Its light, upbeat feel can be recreated even on the piano, so if you can play it, you’re sure to attract attention! It’s a song everyone knows, making it an easy number to convey coolness.

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Hoshino Takashi

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dogwood (flowering dogwood)Hitoto Yo

Hitoto Yo – Hanamizuki

There are countless songs with impressive piano intros, and Yo Hitoto’s “Hanamizuki” is surely one of them.

A signature work by Yo Hitoto that reached No.

4 on the Oricon Singles Chart and remains a karaoke favorite, this song features a lovely piano accompaniment that supports her one-of-a-kind voice.

The careful shifting of the pianist’s position—alternating between higher and lower registers for each part—underpins the overall sound of the piece.

It’s a song you should definitely try and add to your sing-and-play repertoire!

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Hamada Takuya

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I amMorita Manami

[Piano] Tried playing the theme song from Hodo Station (I am)

This piece was composed by Manami Morita, a jazz pianist active on the global stage.

Chosen as the theme song for TV Asahi’s “Hodo Station,” it resonated with many listeners.

Composed around the themes of self-acceptance and balance, it conveys Morita’s strong determination to keep delivering hope, even in days when tragic news never seems to end.

It’s a recommended piece for those who wish to convey their feelings through piano performance and share moving moments together with their audience.