Max Richter

A transformative figure in contemporary classical music, Max Richter is bringing his world tour of ‘The Blue Notebooks and In A Landscape’ to the Palace Theatre in Albany — performing a selection of his best-loved works on stage with the American Contemporary Music Ensemble.

Richter recently composed the original soundtrack for Chloé Zhao’s feature film ‘Hamnet’. Released via Decca Records, the original motion picture soundtrack is available digitally and physically on vinyl.

One of the most influential and acclaimed composers of his generation, Richter is known for his ability to seamlessly blend traditional orchestrations with modern electronic elements. His ability to translate profound human experiences into musical compositions has earned him a dedicated global following, with his catalogue amassing over three billion streams to date.

Richter is a prolific collaborator who has worked with creatives and visionaries across multiple disciplines. He has scored Dior shows for Kim Jones, composed ballets choreographed by Wayne McGregor, and contributed to cinema and TV with directors Denis Villeneuve, Martin Scorsese, and Ari Folman.

He is co-founder of Studio Richter Mahr alongside his partner, visual artist Yulia Mahr. Set in the English countryside in Oxfordshire, Max and Yulia built the multimedia production studio inside a former farmhouse and have powered it with cutting-edge solar and heat-pump technology. Located within 31 acres of woodland, the duo have a huge passion for using the land to farm and provide a sustainable working environment, serving as a space where both emerging and established creatives can come to develop their work.