Max Richter
Composer
German composer who is known for his post-minimalist compositions. He is also known for his work composing for a variety of films and television shows including Black Mirror and Arrival.
He studied composition and piano at the University of Edinburgh, the Royal Academy of Music, and under Luciano Berio in Florence. He founded the ensemble Piano Circus. In 2003, he began composing for feature films and television shows.
He has won several awards for his composing including the 2016 Evening Standard British Film Award for his work on Arrival and a 2014 Hollywood Music in Media Award for his work on The Leftovers.
He was born in Hamelin, Lower Saxony, West Germany but was raised in London, England.
He collaborated with fellow composed John Cage on his solo album debut Memoryhouse in 2002.