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 9 Best Neoclassical Albums of 2025
Explore the best neoclassical albums of 2025, featuring composers such as Hildur Guðnadóttir, Hania Rani and Max Richter. From minimalist piano to cinematic orchestral works, these releases highlight the most compelling contemporary classical music of the year.
7 Albums That Shaped Neoclassical and Modern Classical Music
From intimate piano miniatures to cinematic, ambient-leaning compositions, neoclassical and modern classical music have redefined how we listen over the past two decades. This selection brings together ten albums that continue to shape the sound, language and atmosphere of the genre today.
Minimal Music: Origins of Neoclassical and Modern Classical
Minimal music laid the foundation for today’s neoclassical and modern classical sound. From Steve Reich to Philip Glass, this movement redefined composition through repetition, rhythm and space, and continues to shape artists such as Ludovico Einaudi and Jóhann Jóhannsson.
Neoclassical Piano Music: 8 Essential Modern Classical Albums
Neoclassical piano music has become one of the defining sounds of modern classical music, blending minimal structures with a contemporary, often cinematic sensibility. While the genre extends beyond a single instrument, the piano remains at its core - capable of carrying both intimacy and scale in equal measure.
