KINOSHITA Masamichi
Born in 1969 in the city of Ono, Fukui Prefecture. With experience of wind instruments and hard rock under his belt, Kinoshita went on to study music at Tokyo Gakugei University, where he was involved in free jazz and group improvisation, as well as ‘owarai’ (comic) bands and more. He received an honorable mention in the Toru Takemitsu Composition Award 2001, was a finalist of the Agency for Cultural Affairs Performing Arts Creation Encouragement Award 2002, and a finalist of JSCM Newcomers Prize 2003.
Kinoshita’s work currently focuses on three areas: compositions commissioned by various groups and individuals or as joint projects, concert planning with the cooperation of top-class performers, and improvisational performance with electronic equipment which he uses in unusual ways. In addition, he has been invited to take part in projects by many cutting-edge young composers and performers.