GON OHTSUJI

Japanese Neo-Classical Piano Composer

　　　　　

■ Education Background

Graduated from Tokyo University of the Arts (B.A. in Music)
Studied Composition at the Liszt Ferenc Academy of Music (Hungary)
Master’s Degree, Kobe University (Graduate School of Human Development and Environment)

　　　　　

■ Style: Piano Minimalism
I coined the term “Piano Minimalism” to describe my focus on quiet, reflective piano music. This concept guides all of my work, emphasizing the beauty of space, echo, and understated emotion.

　　

　　

　　　　　

■ Roles

Composer

Creating piano-centered works with a focus on neo-classical and contemporary expression.

Sound Designer

Working on music and sound design for television, video games, commercials, and artists.

Educator

I teach composition, music, and sound design at vocational schools and colleges.
I have published accessible piano duets for beginners and young musicians, focusing on musical expression over technical difficulty. These works are widely used in education and performance settings.

　　　　　

■ Selected Credits

Selected Game Credits

• Everybody’s Golf series (Sony Interactive Entertainment)
• Gran Turismo 2 (Sound Designer)
• OMEGA BOOST (Sony Computer Entertainment)

TV & Commercials

• Peek-a-boo! (NHK E-tele)
• and various other TV programs and commercials

■ Featured Releases
Fantasia (2025)
Tranquil (2024)
Kyoto at Night (2024)

　　　

　　　　　

　

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