The Awakening is a solo piano piece by Taiwanese classical musician OHNomad.
It’s the first movement of a forthcoming, eight-movement suite, loosely modeled after the structure of Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition, which OHNomad lists among his most influential works.
The Awakening is performed by pianist Chi-Jo Lee, with whom he’s has collaborated on many of his other pieces including Places of Origin, Danielle, Rosenwald, and others.
It was recorded November 8, 2025 at Allegro Recordings by Grammy Award-winning engineer, Matthew Snyder and cover art was co-designed by the composer and French illustrator Aude.
The female figure in the artwork represents a blend of both the composer and pianist; and, an expression of the fluidity of emotion, sensuality, and creativity.
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