Max Richter (@maxrichtermusic)

‘While The Flood Rages’ is out now. Developed from the music I wrote for Wayne McGregor’s ballet ‘MADDADDAM’, the album was inspired by Margaret Atwood’s trilogy and its vision of a world shaped by ecological crisis and technological acceleration, while also exploring themes of human connection…

One of the things I love most about music is its ability to bring people together. I hope many of you can join us to experience While The Flood Rages from beginning to end. These are small, intimate listening events, with limited capacity in each city. Tickets are now available. 16 October • New…

For Bill & Frank… #thelastofus #lastofus #tlou #lastofushbo #thelastofushbo #onthenatureofdaylight #billandfrank

Earlier this year, I had the opportunity to perform music from ‘While The Flood Rages’ with the Philharmonia Orchestra and London Voices, conducted by Matthew Lynch. It was wonderful to hear the pieces come together in the room. You can now watch excerpts from this performance on YouTube…

For #WorldBalletDay, I’m reflecting on the connection between music and dance, and how both can express emotion in ways that go beyond words. I’m grateful to have worked with Wayne McGregor on ‘MADDADDAM’, his ballet based on Margaret Atwood’s trilogy. The music I wrote for the ballet became the…

It was so special to perform a selection of tracks from ‘While The Flood Rages’ earlier this year with the London Philharmonic Orchestra and London Voices, conducted by Matthew Lynch. Hearing the music unfold live, with the orchestra and choir around me, was an incredible experience. #MaxRichter…

In conversation with Wayne McGregor about ‘MADDADDAM’, our ballet based on Margaret Atwood’s trilogy, and the music that grew into ‘While The Flood Rages’. Part of what I love about dance is that it communicates through emotion, even when I don’t fully understand the language. The music I wrote…

It was so special to bring friends and family together to listen to ‘While The Flood Rages’, sharing the music and the experience of listening together. Chloe Lula led a thoughtful conversation about the ideas behind the album, creating space to reflect on the music. Thank you to everyone who is…

‘Now We Can Sing’ is the closing track on ‘While The Flood Rages’. The track features towards the end of Wayne McGregor’s ballet ‘MADDADDAM’, based on Margaret Atwood’s trilogy. It explores what it means to be human and the role music plays in bringing us together. The music reflects the idea of…

‘While The Flood Rages’ is the title track of the album. The piece came from thinking about huge events within a story, alongside the tiny moments happening in the world all the time. Small acts of kindness that continue quietly around us. I wanted the music to feel simple, with a plain-spoken…

I’m very happy to finally share the details for our While The Flood Rages listening events. I’d love for these evenings to be an opportunity to experience the album from beginning to end, together with other listeners. New York • London • Paris • Seoul • Tokyo • Berlin Tickets will be available…

Abdullah Ibrahim - ‘Mannenberg’ ‘Mannenberg’ is another piece of music I wanted to highlight, part of a selection of music that has stayed with me over the years, reflecting on resistance, hope and our shared humanity. According to Abdullah Ibrahim’s later recollections, in 1980 a copy of…

I'm very happy to share ‘While The Flood Rages’, the title track from my upcoming album. 'While The Flood Rages' is a quiet, intimate counterpoint to the surrounding chaos that keeps the focus on moments of human connection. Listen now and pre-save the album via the link in my bio. #MaxRichter…

I see creativity as a way of understanding one another and celebrating the human experience. Watch the full conversation on YouTube. #MaxRichter #NewMusic #Piano

‘Now We Can Sing’ - taken from my upcoming album ‘While The Flood Rages’, out on 16th October. #MaxRichter #NewMusic

'Now We Can Sing', performed earlier this year with the London Philharmonic Orchestra and London Voices, conducted by Matthew Lynch. Hearing the piece unfold in the room was so special. Listen to 'Now We Can Sing' now. #MaxRichter #NewMusic

On the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, we are thinking of all those whose lives were shattered by the events of that day. What an extraordinary and terrible day it was. This is a piece of mine called Mercy from Voices. “When the times darken will there be singing even then? There will be…

So pleased to announce my new album, ‘While The Flood Rages’. The album engages with themes of ecological crisis, technological acceleration and human connection. It has its origins in my third ballet collaboration with Wayne McGregor, Maddaddam, based on Margaret Atwood’s monumental trilogy. The…

‘Peace Piece’ by Bill Evans. I wanted to highlight some music that has stayed with me over the years, this being the first in a selection of music reflecting on resistance, hope and our shared humanity. Evans originally intended to record Leonard Bernstein’s ‘Some Other Time’, but while playing…

Sharing something new with you all very soon... Join the community via the link in my bio to be the first to hear about exclusive events and what’s to come. #MaxRichter

Revisiting Horizon Variations… #maxrichter #piano

Thank you to @Nordoff and Robbins for the Contemporary Music Award. Music can reach people in ways that words sometimes cannot. The work that Nordoff and Robbins does through music therapy is a reminder of that every day, creating connection and possibility where it is needed most. It was a real…

A glimpse into rehearsals, I can’t wait to see you all tonight! #maxrichter #livemusic

Working with the brilliant Chloé Zhao #chloezhao #maxrichter #Hamnet

How I used the script to create the base of the Hamnet score #Hamnet #MaxRichter

Illuminating the emotions of Hamnet #Hamnet #MaxRichter #JessieBuckley #PaulMescal

Delving into the instruments used in the Hamnet score #Hamnet #MaxRichter

Exploring the harmonic language of Hamnet #MaxRichter #Hamnet

My experience of the music being used on set. #Hamnet #MaxRichter #JessieBuckley

Touching on the emotional texture of Hamnet.