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German-born British composer and pianist known for blending classical, electronic, and post-minimalist elements. Born in Hamelin, West Germany, Richter moved to the UK as a child. Trained at the University of Edinburgh and the Royal Academy of Music, he further studied with Luciano Berio in Italy. A key figure in contemporary classical and post-classical music, Richter co-founded the ensemble Piano Circus. He gained international acclaim for solo albums like 'The Blue Notebooks' (2004) and 'Infra' (2010), and the monumental 8-hour piece 'Sleep' (2015). His prolific film and TV scoring work includes 'Waltz with Bashir', 'The Leftovers', and 'Ad Astra'. Richter is celebrated for making classical music accessible to a broader audience.

• Richter destroyed the sheet music for his orchestral piece 'Recomposed by Max Richter: Vivaldi – The Four Seasons' after the recording sessions, ensuring that particular interpretation could never be performed live again.
• His 8-hour composition 'Sleep' was conceived as an experiment in the psychology of listening and a literal lullaby, designed to be experienced overnight. It holds the record for the longest single piece of music to top the UK charts.
• Richter frequently incorporates spoken word elements into his work, using texts by figures like Franz Kafka ('The Blue Notebooks') and Virginia Woolf ('Three Worlds: Music From Woolf Works').
• He actively advocates for human rights, performing at venues like the Barbican in London to raise funds for organizations like Amnesty International and Médecins Sans Frontières.