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Max Richter stands as one of the most prodigious figures on the contemporary music scene, with ground-breaking work as a composer, pianist, producer, and collaborator. From synthesizers and computers to a full symphony orchestra, Richter’s innovative work encompasses solo albums, ballets, concert hall performances, film-tv, and theatre works. He is classically trained, studying at Edinburgh University, the Royal Academy of Music, London, and completing his studies with composer Luciano Berio in Florence. “Memoryhouse”, Richter’s 2002 debut, has been described by The Independent, and Pitchfork Magazine as a “landmark”, while his 2004 album “The Blue Notebooks” was chosen by The Guardian as one of the best Classical works of the century. “SLEEP”, his eight-and-a-half-hour concert work, has been broadcast and performed worldwide. In 2012 Richter “Recomposed” Vivaldi’s Four Seasons, winning him the prestigious ECHO Classic Award, and an established place in the classical charts. In recent years Richter has collaborated with leading international ballet companies while his collaborations with Wayne McGregor for The Royal Ballet have been widely acclaimed. Richter has written prolifically for film and tv, with recent projects including Hostiles, Black Mirror, Taboo, The Leftovers, My Brilliant Friend, White Boy Rick, Mary Queen of Scots and Ad Astra. His music is also featured in Shutter Island, Waltz With Bashir and Arrival.