Jo Kondo

*2025 stock* Renowned Japanese composer Jo Kondo unveils his captivating album “Near And Far,” performed by The Cambridge New Musik Players and conducted by Paul Hoskins. This distinguished release, first presented in 1996, features five transcendent works that invite listeners into Kondo’s unique sound world across 47 minutes of meticulously crafted chamber music.

With a deep sensitivity to both space and sonority, “Near And Far” balances subtle instrumental interplay with Kondo’s signature minimalist elegance. Among its evocative offerings is the titular piece—a stunning duo for cello and piano, renowned for its expressive clarity and premiered by Rohan de Saram and Durvi de Saram.

Jo Kondo’s music continues to inspire with its refined exploration of proximity and distance, tradition and innovation. “Near And Far” serves as a testament to Kondo’s legacy as one of contemporary music’s most distinctive voices, highlighting his masterful approach to texture, color, and form. Both seasoned connoisseurs and new listeners will find themselves drawn to the album’s contemplative beauty and subtle surprises.