Midori Hirano

Midori Hirano is a Japanese pianist, composer and producer, born in Kyoto and living in Berlin since 2008. Trained as a classical pianist, she combines piano and other acoustic instruments with synthesizers, electronics and field recordings. She also records as MimiCof, a project built on detailed rhythmic patterns and layered melodic textures, and has written music for film, video art and contemporary dance. Hirano's records have appeared on Sonic Pieces, Alien Transistor, Dauw and Thrill Jockey.