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Meet Akiho, a fearless voice in contemporary classical music. Born February 7, 1979 in Columbia, South Carolina, he is a prolific composer-performer whose work threads between orchestral color, intimate chamber music, and bold multimedia collaborations. Based in Portland, Oregon and New York City, Akiho has earned international recognition through Grammy-nominated works such as Seven Pillars with Sandbox Percussion and Sculptures with the Omaha Symphony. He served as composer-in-residence with the Oregon Symphony for the 2024–25 season and has secured commissions from major ensembles including the New York Philharmonic, the National Symphony Orchestra, and the Shanghai Symphony. This page offers a concise biography, a snapshot of discography on ARP, and a view of upcoming tour activity you can secure through Gold Coast Tickets.