I received the debut CD “Red Dragonfly,” including Marimba Spiritual, from Mr. Nunoya in the fall of 2006. I had been very busy, but finally, I made time to listen to the CD. I was planning to scan listening the piece; however, I could not stop listening to the performance. I decided to focus on it from the beginning to the end. I was dazzled by the performance.

This piece has been performed more than 10,000 times all over the world, and in numerous CDs. However, the performance by Mr. Nunoya and his ensemble were truly amazing. It is one of the best performances I have heard. Their approach of this music is very serious. There is no bluff. The whole ensemble created an overflowing vitality. The marimba solo part was truly splendid, and I was fully satisfied.

I hope they will keep playing this piece, and impressing and satisfying more and more audiences.

--------Minoru Miki

Composer of Marimba Spiritual

 “Nunoya was magnetic...his polishing of details was impressive, he brought the softest dynamics down to the level of whispers...His delicate balancing with string instruments produced hauntingly luminous sounds... If the marimba were a more popular solo instrument, Fumito Nunoya would be headed toward a very successful solo career.”

--------Houston Chronicle

 “Agile and terrifically talented”

----------Boston Herald

“I offer my most enthusiastic recommendation on behalf of Fumito Nunoya for his artistry and eloquent demeanor. I invited Fumito to the University of South Florida for a two day session to coach my ensemble, give lessons to advanced marimba students and perform a recital. I found Mr. Nunoya’s comments to be very insightful, helpful and creative.  Fumito is sincere, friendly and extremely generous with his time.  Fumito Nunoya’s recital was of the highest sense of artistic beauty, intellect and musicality.   The students and I will welcome his return visit to Tampa with much anticipation!!!”

“Fumito Nunoya is a true artist who promises to make exceptional contributions to the field of concert marimba performance.”