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Max Richter

Max Richter (lang; born 22 March 1966) is a German-born British composer and pianist. He works within postminimalist and contemporary classical styles.[1][2] Richter is classically trained, having graduated in composition from the University of Edinburgh, the Royal Academy of Music in London, and studied with Luciano Berio in Italy.[5][6] Richter arranges, performs, and composes music for stage, opera, ballet, and screen. He has collaborated with other musicians, as well as with performance, installation, and media artists.

Max Richter

Komponist Max Richter, November 2016 in Leipzig

Henry W. Laurisch · CC BY-SA 3.0

Name
Max Richter
Born
22 March 1966
Birthplace
Hamelin, Lower Saxony, West Germany
Occupation
* Composer
Education
University of Edinburgh; Royal Academy of Music
Nationality
United Kingdom
Fields
postminimalism · ambient
Honours
European Film Award for Best Composer · Echo Klassik – Classical Music without Borders · Commander of the Order of the British Empire
Languages
German · English

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Max Richter (lang; born 22 March 1966) is a German-born British composer and pianist. He works within postminimalist and contemporary classical styles.[1][2] Richter is classically trained, having graduated in composition from the University of Edinburgh, the Royal Academy of Music in London, and studied with Luciano Berio in Italy.[5][6] Richter arranges, performs, and composes music for stage, opera, ballet, and screen. He has collaborated with other musicians, as well as with performance, installation, and media artists.

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