Morning Star… with Bells…

by Kai Nieminen

for piano

Description

“Morning Star… with Bells…” was inspired by the painting of the same
name from Joan Miró’s “Constellations” series, created during the
turmoil of World War II. The anxiety, shadows, and flickering hope
captured in this specific work are mirrored in the piano music.
Throughout the piece, bell-like resonances appear as symbols of prayer,
within which a masterfully concealed metamorphosis of the melody “When
You Wish upon a Star” is woven… (composed the same year 1940 as the
painting). Even in its most somber moments, the music is filled with a
sense of hope—as if capturing the resilience of a smile amidst sorrow.

Instrumentation

pno

Category

Works for Solo Instrument

Premiere

Eriko Takahashi, piano, September 7, 2026 Ryogoku Monten Hall, Tokyo, Japan

Commissioned by / Dedicated to

Hommage à Joan Miró. Dedicated to Eriko Takahashi.

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