1-01: Dream 11 / Moth-Like Stars - Pt. 1 (3:08) 1-02: Dream 11 / Moth-Like Stars - Pt. 2 (3:09) 1-03: Dream 11 / Moth-Like Stars - Pt. 3 (3:08) 1-04: Dream 11 / Moth-Like Stars - Pt. 4 (4:56) 1-05: Path 3 / Whose Name Is Written On Water - Pt. 1 (5:34) 1-06: Path 3 / Whose Name Is Written On Water - Pt. 2 (5:09) 1-07: Patterns / Solo - Pt. 1 (2:46) 1-08: Patterns / Solo - Pt. 2 (2:46) 1-09: Patterns / Solo - Pt. 3 (4:14) 1-10: Return - Pt. 1 (5:19) 1-11: Return - Pt. 2 (2:28) 2-01: Dream 11 / Moth-Like Stars - Pt. 5 (3:08) 2-02: Dream 11 / Moth-Like Stars - Pt. 6 (3:08) 2-03: Dream 11 / Moth-Like Stars - Pt. 7 (5:34) 2-04: Non-Eternal - Pt. 1 (4:14) 2-05: Non-Eternal - Pt. 2 (3:38) 2-06: Non-Eternal - Pt. 3 (3:42) 2-07: Chorale (6:22) 2-08: Dream 0 - Pt. 1 (2:14) 2-09: Dream 0 - Pt. 2 (2:06) 2-10: Dream 0 - Pt. 3 (2:23) 2-11: Dream 0 - Pt. 4 (2:06) 2-12: Dream 0 - Pt. 5 (2:15) 2-13: Dream 0 - Pt. 6 (6:14)
Description:
"Sleep Circle" is an immersive CD release by acclaimed composer Max Richter, presented by Universal. Inspired by the liminal space between wakefulness and sleep, this album invites the listener into a calm, meditative sound world shaped by subtle harmonies, delicate textures and slowly evolving patterns. The tracks are designed to be experienced as a continuous journey, ideal for late-night listening, relaxation, and focused work. With its restrained dynamics and rich emotional palette, "Sleep Circle" becomes both a background companion and a deeply moving foreground experience, depending on how closely you choose to listen.
Richter's signature blend of contemporary classical language, minimalism and electronic elements runs like a thread through the entire CD. Piano, strings and soft electronic drones interweave in long arcs that unfold patiently, allowing the mind to wander and the body to rest. Carefully placed repetitions and gradual variations create a sense of circular time, echoing the title: instead of building to loud climaxes, the music gently expands and contracts, like breathing. This makes "Sleep Circle" a perfect soundtrack for evenings, reading sessions or mindful routines, and an ideal gift for lovers of modern neoclassical and ambient music.
Universal, the label behind this release, is one of the world's leading music companies, known for its broad catalog that ranges from classical and jazz to pop, rock and film music. With decades of experience, Universal offers high production standards, meticulous mastering and international distribution, ensuring that albums like "Sleep Circle" reach listeners around the globe in consistently excellent sound quality. The company has a long tradition of supporting artists who redefine the boundaries of genres, and this CD fits seamlessly into that philosophy.
Max Richter is regarded as one of the key voices in contemporary classical and neoclassical music. Over the past years, he has reached a wide audience with his evocative, cinematic sound, often working at the intersection of concert music, film scores and sound art. His compositions have appeared in numerous films, television series and stage productions, earning him international recognition far beyond the classical world. The success of long-form, meditative projects has established him as a pioneer of music designed for extended listening and reflection. "Sleep Circle" continues this artistic trajectory, offering a concentrated, accessible entry point into his universe of quiet intensity and emotional depth.
Chamber Ensemble
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- Accordion 10- Bassoon 18- Brass 50- Bugle 41- Cello 324- Clarinet 129- Double Bass 20- Early Instrum. 138- Flute 234- Guitar 106- Harp 33- Harpsichord 24- Lute 18- Mandolin 16- Mixed Ensemble 78- Oboe 56- Organ 39- Other 12.236- Other Ensemble 224- Percussion 13- Piano 494- Piano Quartet 28- Piano Trio 166- Recorder 58- Saxophone 53- String Ensemble 94- String Quartet 444- String Quintet 21- String Trio 58- Trombone 20- Trumpet 53- Tuba 3- Viola 71- Violin 607- Wind Ensemble 51- Woodwind 40- octet 3Other Classic 3.468Symphonic Music 14.540
