Christopher Otto

Christopher Otto’s work as a composer and violinist is driven by a desire to tune in to all the world’s vibrations. In bringing awareness to the interplay of tones, he invites each sound to contribute in its own way to a deeply resonant harmony. Originally from Champaign, Illinois, Otto has lived in the New York City area since 2007. He studied composition at the Eastman School of Music and mathematics at the University of Rochester. As a founding member of the JACK Quartet, he collaborates with many of today’s most adventurous composers, including Helmut Lachenmann, Catherine Lamb, John Zorn, Liza Lim, Tyshawn Sorey, and John Luther Adams. Performances around the world offer experiences that can be immersive, entertaining, and reflective. Otto’s compositions have explored tuning systems extensively, playing with the boundaries of perception and highlighting the surprising sensations that emerge from specific combinations of frequencies. His piece rag´sma was recorded by JACK and released on greyfade.