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From Presto Classical:

A new digital 8h landmark recording SLEEP by acclaimed British composer Max Richter. SLEEP is an eight hour exploration of music, consciousness and human connectivity – and is actually intended to send the listener to sleep. SLEEP is played on piano, strings, with subtle electronic touches and vocals – but no words.

“It’s my personal lullaby for a frenetic world. A manifesto for a slower pace of existence. I want people to start playing it while they are getting ready for bed, so that they hear it in their sleep.” Max Richter



Max Richter (piano, organ, synthesizers, electronics) & Grace Davidson (soprano)
American Contemporary Music Ensemble (ACME)



When they played it at the BBC, they put 20 beds in the studio.
People said in the morning that they had the best night since long.

I'm listening to it now.
It is really calming.
Our radio station broadcast it last night to accompany its listeners with the change to winter time.



The CDs are launched in December.