Max Richter

Max Richter, born March 22, 1966, in Hamelin, Germany, is a prominent German-born British composer recognized for his significant contributions to post-minimalist music. Since the early 2000s, he has carved a unique niche by harmonizing contemporary classical music with alternative popular styles. Richter's formal training in composition at the Royal Academy of Music and his tutelage under Luciano Berio in Italy laid a strong foundation for his diverse career.

Richter's output is characterized by its breadth and depth. He composes and records his own music, creates scores for stage, opera, ballet, and screen, produces and collaborates on other artists' records, and engages with performance, installation, and media artists. He has released seven solo albums, and his distinctive musical style has found widespread application in cinema.