Max Richter

An early architect of contemporary orchestral and neoclassical music, Max Richter returns to the Odeon of Herodes Atticus following his triumphant 2022 performance. A versatile artistic persona—pianist, composer, orchestrator, and producer—the British artist has had a decisive impact on contemporary music through his groundbreaking work.

Masterfully straddling the worlds of neoclassical, electronic, and pop music, employing a wide range of materials—from synthesisers and software to full symphonic orchestras—Richter has weaved an intimate tapestry of musical innovation, amassing a loyal fanbase across all genres. Pushing now three decades into his career, he has released nine albums and composed music for theatre, opera, ballet performances, and film. His work has earned him numerous accolades, including the European Film Academy Prize for Best Composer (2008) and a special mention at the Cannes Film Festival for his work on Ari Folman’s Waltz with Bashir. He has further forged artistic ties with some of the most prominent names in music, such as Brian Eno, Philip Glass, Steve Reich, and Julia Wolfe.

For this special performance at the Roman Odeon, Richter—accompanied by a string quintet and a narrator—will present a selection of pieces from The Blue Notebooks (2004), which was crowned by The Guardian as “one of the best classical music works of the 21st century,” alongside music from his latest album, In a Landscape, culminating in an exquisite synthesis of electronic and acoustic sounds.