Max Richter has today been awarded a CBE in the King’s New Years Honours List, in recognition of his outstanding contribution to British culture, advocacy and the wider community.
One the most influential composers of his generation, Richter is known for his ability to seamlessly blend traditional orchestrations with modern electronic elements. His unparalleled ability to translate profound human experiences into musical compositions has earned him a dedicated global following, with his catalogue amassing over three billion streams to date. He has scored or provided music for more than 50 film projects; most recently Hamnet directed by Chloe Zhao which has garnered a Golden Globe nomination and Oscars shortlist. Richter has composed music for several Royal Ballet–commissioned works, primarily in collaboration with choreographer Wayne McGregor including Infra (2008), Woolf Works (2015) and MaddAddam (2022).
Richter’s score for Hamnet, directed by Chloé Zhao, has garnered critical acclaim, earning a place on the Oscars shortlist for Best Original Score and a Golden Globe nomination in the same category. The soundtrack is available on Decca Records.
On 27 March, Richter will present Possible Futures, a special performance at the Royal Festival Hall, Southbank Centre, as part of its 75th anniversary celebrations. Joined by the Philharmonia and an exceptional group of guest artists, Richter will perform music reflecting on resilience in challenging times—a theme that feels more urgent than ever. Tickets are available now here.
Richter is co-founder of Studio Richter Mahr alongside his creative partner, visual artist Yulia Mahr. Set in the English countryside in Oxfordshire, Max and Yulia built the multimedia production studio inside a former farmhouse and have powered it with cutting-edge solar and heat-pump technology. Located within 31 acres of woodland, the duo have a huge passion for using the land to farm and provide a sustainable working environment, serving as a space where both emerging and established creatives can come to develop their work.
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