The eagerly anticipated second album by celebrated Japanese pianist and composer Hayato Sumino (aka ‘Cateen’)
Available on CD & Vinyl.
Following the success of his acclaimed Sony debut Human Universe , Hayato Sumino—known globally as ‘Cateen’—returns with Chopin Orbit , a conceptually rich and emotionally resonant album that places the music of Frédéric Chopin at its center.
Chopin, Sumino’s favorite composer, has long been a gravitational force in his artistic life. That connection was first spotlighted during his standout performances at the 2021 International Chopin Competition, and now takes full flight in Chopin Orbit .
This unique collection features Sumino’s original compositions inspired by Chopin’s masterpieces, not as imitations but as creative echoes—melodies and motifs reimagined through the lens of a 21st century classical artist.
Included are pieces such as Chopin’s Polonaise-Fantasie op. 61 , Nocturne in C-sharp minor , Berceuse , and Raindrop Prelude , alongside Hayato’s original works White Keys and Post Rain . Also featured are works by Thomas Adès, Leopold Godowsky, and Leoš Janáček—highlighting Chopin’s influence across generations
