About this episode
Max Richter discusses the creation of the soundtrack for the film Hamnet and its connection to Shakespeare's work.
Max Richter reflects on the stages of creating the original motion picture soundtrack for Hamnet, working with director Chloé Zhao and creating the central spine of Hamnet score. Hamnet (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) is out now: https://MaxRichter.lnk.to/HamnetID With thanks to Focus Features and Universal Pictures. Sign up for the NEWSLETTER: https://MaxRichter.lnk.to/newsletterID Join the Max Richter Community on WhatsApp: https://MaxRichter.lnk.to/WhatsAppChannelID Max Richter's ethereal score for Hamnet (original motion picture soundtrack), the untold love story that inspired Shakespeare's greatest masterpiece. From Academy Award winning writer/director Chloé Zhao, Hamnet tells the powerful story of love and loss that inspired the creation of Shakespeare's timeless classic, Hamlet - featuring Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal. Based on the Sunday Times Bestseller by Maggie O'Farrell. Find out more about Max Richter here: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@maxrichtermusic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maxrichtermusic Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MaxRichterMusic Twitter: https://x.com/maxrichtermusic #maxrichter #hamnet
People in this episode
Host: Max Richter
Topics covered
- film score
- Hamnet
- Chloé Zhao
- Shakespeare
- love and loss
- music composition
Keywords
- Max Richter
- Hamnet
- soundtrack
- Chloé Zhao
- Shakespeare
- film music
- love story
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Focus Features, Universal Pictures
Books & works: Hamnet, Hamlet
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