Mioko Yokoyama, born in Sapporo, Japan, in 1989, began piano studies at age four and holds two master's degrees in music, one from Tokyo University of the Arts and another from Sibelius Academy in Finland.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded at Monikkosali, Nurmijärvi/Finland, with recording dates spanning from December 2022 to October 2024.
Performer Biography
Uusinta Ensemble, a contemporary music group founded in Helsinki in 1998, has given around 250 world premieres and over 110 Finnish premieres in its more than 200 concerts.
Performer Biography
Cellist Markus Hohti moves between contemporary music, chamber music, baroque cello, and jazz, with a recent focus on electroacoustic music.
Performer Biography
Pianist Emil Holmström is a champion of new music, a member of Finnish groups defunensemble and Uusinta Ensemble, and a regular guest with the Avanti! Chamber Orchestra.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Mioko Yokoyama, the composer, believes her role is to transform reality into something different for the listener, aiming to create music that is fun and accessible.
Critical Reception
Uusinta Ensemble has received international acclaim, described as 'dedicated and splendid' by American Record Guide and 'accomplished and imaginative' by The New York Times.
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