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Max Richter's Oscar Nod Sparks Divided Opinions on Score

2/7/2026

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Max Richter, a German-born British composer, earns an Oscar nomination for the score of Hamnet.
The piece 'On the Nature of Daylight' faces criticism for being overly familiar in film scores.
It remains popular with filmmakers.
Critics are divided on his music, with some praising emotional depth and others finding it overly safe.

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Story summary

Max Richter, a German-born British composer, earns an Oscar nomination for the score of Hamnet.
The piece 'On the Nature of Daylight' faces criticism for being overly familiar in film scores.
It remains popular with filmmakers.
Critics are divided on his music, with some praising emotional depth and others finding it overly safe.