Max Richter on a rare night at Herodion
This summer, the ancient stones of the Herod Atticus Conservatory will resonate with the modern genius of Max Richter, one of the most visionary and influential composers of our time. In a rare and long -awaited appearance in Greece, Richter will present on Tuesday, July 1, a selected anthology of his most important works – an emotional and thoughtful journey that has shaped the audio landscape of an entire generation.
Combining classical music with electronic minimalism and philosophical intention, Richter’s music has a unique and recognizable style and occupies a unique place in contemporary musical landscape: spiritually demanding and at the same time accessible. From the haunting beauty of « The Blue Notebooks », to the hypnotic area of »Sleep » and the politically charged « Voices », his works act as personal reflections and collective recordings.
As The New Yorker wrote, Richter is « the architect of the 21st century musical emotion, » while the Guardian called him « the most influential composer of the last decade. » His soundtrack – from Denis Villeneuve’s « Arrival » to HBO’s « The Leftovers » series – have become cultural references, bridging high art with mass sensitivity. As NPR notes, « Richter’s music does not just accompany the world – it shapes the way we feel it. »
As he himself said in a recent interview: « Music is a way to explore our inner world and create spaces for thought and empathy. My every work is an attempt to associate deeper emotions with our daily experience. » This approach is evident in every work, from his cinematic compositions to his live performances.
Under the shadow of the Acropolis, this concert is not just a musical experience: it is a dialogue between the past and the present, between architecture and art, silence and sound. With the incomparable acoustics and symbolic weight of Herodion, Richter’s music will unfold in its most imposing form, confirming him as a composer who not only writes music, but creates atmospheres, worlds and mental states.
A unique night that invites the public to experience what Richter himself calls « a space for thought » – where the melody meets philosophy and music becomes a carrier of empathy, memory and hope.
On stage:
Max Richter – Paano & Electronics
Eloisa -Fleur Thom -B Ioli
Max Baillie – Violin
Connie Pharoah – B Iola
Max Ruisi – Tse Selo
Zara Hudson-Kozdoj-Tse Selo
Afrodeutsche – A Figer
Production: xlalala presents, [email protected]
TICKET PROPERTY
Upper Diazoma:
Z Zone: 38.50 €
F ‘Zone: 44 €
Zone: 49.50 €
D ‘zone: 55 €
Down Diazoma:
Zone: 66 €
Bone Bine: 77 €
1st zone: 88 €
Distinguished zone: 99 €
Disabled tickets cost € 38 and you can contact the call center of the Athens Epidaurus Festival (tel. 2104834913) and email [email protected]
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