cd - Alva Noto & Ryuichi Sakamoto
Alva Noto and Ryuichi Sakamoto are renowned for their collaborative series that blend electronic music with classical elements. Their first joint album, "Vrioon," was released in 2002 and marked the beginning of the five-album V.I.R.U.S. series, followed by "Insen" (2005), "Revep" (2006), "utp_" (2008), and "Summvs" (2011). These works are characterized by a minimalist approach, combining Sakamoto's piano compositions with Alva Noto's electronic sounds. Their collaboration has been acclaimed for innovatively merging genres and approaches in music creation.