Max Richter
Max Richter (1966) is a British pianist and composer working for stage, opera, ballet and screen. Classically trained, he studied composition in Edinburgh, London, and with Luciano Berio in Italy. Producing multiple landmark albums and extensively working for film and television since the early 2000s, Richter is one of the most influential figures of contemporary classical music. One of his most ambitious projects, “Sleep” (2015), is an eight-and-a-half-hour body of work based on neuroscience.
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Neoclassical Piano Music: 8 Essential Modern Classical Albums
Neoclassical piano music has become one of the defining sounds of modern classical music, blending minimal structures with a contemporary, often cinematic sensibility. While the genre extends beyond a single instrument, the piano remains at its core - capable of carrying both intimacy and scale in equal measure.
[RE:DISCOVER] #8 - 20 Years of Re:Composed - Part 3/3
For the third and final part of our look back over DG’s groundbreaking Re:Composed, focus on releases by Scottish cellist Peter Gregson, the mighty Max Richter, and a brand new release by French composer Victor Le Masne…
By Paul Sullivan
[RE:DISCOVER] #7 - 20 Years of Re:Composed - Part 2/3
As Deutsche Grammophon’s lauded Re:Composed series hits its 20th anniversary, we present the second instalment of our three-part look at some of the most significant releases…
The Science of Sleep: Dr. Eagleman on Dreams, Sleep and Max Richter
In this in-depth conversation, neuroscientist Dr. David Eagleman speaks with Max Dax about the mysteries of sleep, the function of dreams, and the science behind Max Richter’s landmark project SLEEP. The discussion comes ahead of Richter’s new album Sleep Circle - a 90-minute reimagining of his eight-hour opus - and the release of an exclusive deluxe vinyl edition and merch collection.
