Ryoko Aoki

**Ryoko Aoki** is a visionary Japanese cellist and composer known for her groundbreaking work bridging traditional Noh theater and contemporary classical music. Drawing from her classical training and deep respect for Japan’s cultural heritage, she reimagines ancient art forms through modern soundscapes, often collaborating with Noh performers to fuse haunting vocal techniques with cello experimentation. Recent projects like *Hagoromo* and *Yoru no Kotoba* showcase her talent for weaving the meditative, otherworldly atmosphere of Noh with minimalist textures and avant-garde improvisation. Whether through live performance or studio recordings, Aoki’s work invites listeners into a hypnotic dialogue between past and present.

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Hagoromo
Ep - 5 Tracks - Released January 12, 2024
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