Max Richter (born 22 March 1966), is a German-born British composer who has spearheaded a renewed interest in neo-classical (post-minimalist music) composition and the convergence of contemporary classical and alternative popular musical styles since the early 2000s. Richter is classically trained, having graduated in composition from the Royal Academy of Music and studied with Luciano Berio in Italy, but he is influenced equally by punk and popular forms of electronic music.
Richter is known for his prolific output, composing and recording his own music; writing for stage, opera, ballet and screen; producing and collaborating on the records of others; and collaborating with performance, installation and media artists. He has recorded at least five solo albums and his music is widely used in cinema. (Wikipedia)