Max Richter

Richter's achievements reflect his unique position in contemporary music. His album The Blue Notebooks was named one of the best classical works of the 21st century by The Guardian. His durational piece Sleep was ranked among the 50 best ambient albums of all time by Pitchfork. He has amassed over three billion streams across platforms, a rare feat for a contemporary classical composer. His film scores have earned him an Academy Award nomination, a Grammy nomination, and a European Film Award win. He is widely credited with influencing a generation of composers blending classical and electronic music.