Jo Kondo, Ensemble Nomad, Satoko Inoue

*2025 stock* A new recording brings together the refined artistry of Japanese composer Jo Kondo, the visionary musicians of Ensemble Nomad, and the distinct pianism of Satoko Inoue in a captivating exploration of sound, texture, and form. Orient Orientation offers a rare and illuminating entry into Kondo’s world, where silence, resonance, and subtle contrasts guide the listener through an intimate sonic landscape.  

The album presents works that showcase Kondo’s unique compositional language—marked by clarity, precision, and a deep sensitivity to timbre. His music often balances delicately between European modernism and Japanese aesthetics, creating an atmosphere where each note resonates with intent. In Orient Orientation, this duality unfolds in performances of striking focus and fluidity, animated by the extraordinary synergy between Ensemble Nomad and Satoko Inoue.  

Known internationally for their bold programming and exacting interpretations, Ensemble Nomad brings decades of experience in contemporary repertoire to this project. Their partnership with Satoko Inoue, a pianist celebrated for her deep commitment to new Japanese music, roots the performance in authenticity while highlighting the universality of Kondo’s voice.