Max Richter
Max Richter (1966) is a British pianist and composer working for stage, opera, ballet and screen. Classically trained, he studied composition in Edinburgh, London, and with Luciano Berio in Italy. Producing multiple landmark albums and extensively working for film and television since the early 2000s, Richter is one of the most influential figures of contemporary classical music. One of his most ambitious projects, “Sleep” (2015), is an eight-and-a-half-hour body of work based on neuroscience.
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The Science of Sleep: Dr. Eagleman on Dreams, Sleep and Max Richter
In this in-depth conversation, neuroscientist Dr. David Eagleman speaks with Max Dax about the mysteries of sleep, the function of dreams, and the science behind Max Richter’s landmark project SLEEP. The discussion comes ahead of Richter’s new album Sleep Circle - a 90-minute reimagining of his eight-hour opus - and the release of an exclusive deluxe vinyl edition and merch collection.
Max Richter: 10 Years of SLEEP
Max Richter’s seminal SLEEP album turns ten this year. We revisit its phenomenal success and the expansive creative universe it has inspired—still evolving in 2025 with the announcement of the new album Sleep Circle and a return to Richter’s iconic “overnight concerts”.
Birds on the Runway: The Timeless Allure of Max Richter’s 'Spring 1' in Fashion
“This is what angels sound like when they’re dancing,” reads a comment beneath Max Richter’s official Spring 1 YouTube video, and to me, it’s a poignant, shared sentiment.
Max Richter’s SLEEP App Brings Personalized Calm, Focus, and Rest to Users
Max Richter’s acclaimed 8-hour composition SLEEP continues to reshape the way we approach rest, meditation, and focus through its app, which adapts the music into personalized experiences for listeners.
