OTONOMA

On 'OTONOMA', Berlin-based composer Midori Hirano merges her classical piano background with the rich textural possibilities of modular synthesizers and electro-acoustic elements. The album explores the Japanese concept of "Ma" (the space between sounds), creating impressionistic and emotive soundscapes that balance intricate electronic layers with moments of minimalist clarity. The result is a deeply reflective work that moves between intimate acoustic phrasing and expansive, radiant electronic compositions.