about me
My name is Mizu – I am a cellist, composer, performer, and recording artist. You may be familiar with my solo project MIZU. I create experimental electronic music through self-recorded samples of my cello and other instruments / collected sounds.
I have released several solo albums, perform actively across the world, and compose music for dance, film, and theater. My work has been featured in publications such as Pitchfork, The FADER, The New York Times, NOWNESS Asia, Bandcamp Daily, and New Sounds. My debut album, Distant Intervals, landed in the Top 10 of the Billboard Classical Crossover charts upon its release in 2023. I have performed internationally at Rewire Festival in The Netherlands and LEV Festival in Spain, and been on several headlining US and European tours.
I was trained as a classical cellist at The Juilliard School, where I received my Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees. I have always been drawn to both the classical repertoire and contemporary / popular music.