If someone says they’ve started dabbling in classical music, chances are that means they’ve put on some Max Richter. The composer’s simple, cyclical pieces are catnip for the masses—uncomplicated, digestible, and easy to stream in the background. Since his début record, in 2002, Richter has become one of the most popular and successful composers in the modern era. He has dozens of albums, an Oscar nomination, a perfume with Comme des Garçons, and an upcoming show with Oprah, at the Sphere.