Kyoichiro Mii
Kyoichiro Mii is a composer who approaches sound as a physical and human phenomenon, focusing on “voice,” “breath,” and structural clarity. Through lucid formal design and corporeal musical gestures, his work explores the relationship between body and time.
He studied composition in the Master’s Program at Tokyo College of Music, inheriting the compositional philosophy of Teruyuki Noda, and is currently studying under Keiko Harada and Naoki Sakata.
He also conducted research in spatial analysis in the Master’s Program at the University of Tokyo, developing a compositional language that integrates statistical and structural analysis with musical logic and acoustics.
His string quartet Adagio et Fugue — Hommage to Teruyuki Noda was selected as a Japanese representative work for the ISCM (International Society for Contemporary Music) World New Music Days 2026 in Romania. His chamber works have been performed internationally, including at the Asia Music Festival 2025.
In recent years, he received the Absolute Winner and Own Composition Absolute Winner awards at the Classical Stars International Music Competition. He also achieved the highest prize at the Brahms International Music Competition (Composition Division) and the All Japan Composers Competition, and has received numerous awards at international competitions including the Saint-Saëns International Music Competition and the Leuven International Music Competition. His song cycle Ephemeral Times was awarded 2nd Prize at the Franz Schubert International Composition Competition 2026, demonstrating the international recognition of his compositional language in the vocal domain.
Drawing on his experience as a choral and orchestral performer, he prioritizes playability, richness of sound, and long-term artistic value over superficial novelty. His works range from a cappella choral music and chamber music to wind ensemble and orchestral compositions, and are performed both in Japan and internationally.
Member of the Japan Federation of Composers (JFC).
Member of the International Society for Contemporary Music / Japanese Section (JSCM).