Dr. Kotoka Suzuki

Biography

Kotoka Suzuki is a Japanese-born composer and sound artist whose work frequently investigates the relationship between visual elements and sound, crossing the boundaries of theater. Her compositions reflect the essence of life and nature, proposing that sound can have a physical form manipulated through sculptural practices. Inspired by the synthesis of technology and music, her works are crafted across a wide range of mediums, including acoustic instruments, electronics, video, dance, and multimedia. Suzuki has collaborated with a diverse array of artists and scholars from various disciplines. Her pieces have been performed internationally by notable groups such as the Arditti String Quartet and the Eighth Blackbird. She has been featured in numerous prestigious venues and broadcasts, including Deutschland Radio and BBC Radio3. In addition to her artistic career, she has taught at the University of Chicago and Arizona State University, and currently holds an Associate Professorship at the University of Toronto Scarborough, where she has a graduate appointment in the Faculty of Music. Her work is published by various music companies and she is an associate composer with the Canadian Music Centre.

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