Jacob Richter
Jacob Richter
Composer, Pianist

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Jacob Richter is a composer and pianist based in New York City. He strives to write music that is approachable, yet deeply layered and innovative – music that takes on greater meaning through its intricacies in thematic development, counterpoint, and structure. His music favors rich lyricism, evocative harmony, and driving rhythms, and is alternately imbued with emotional intensity or lighthearted humor.

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Clarinet Concerto (2025)
Ian McEdwards and the Oberlin Sinfonietta, Rebekah Heller conducting
Set Sail (2022)
Christina D'Antonio (viola) and Jacob Richter (piano)
Snickerdoodles (Serves 24) (2019)
Featuring San Francisco Bay Area musicians directed by Alex Taite*
Exploration (2019)
Friction Quartet and Justin Schrum (piano)
Controlled Chaos II (2019)
Jacob Richter (piano)
Toccata for Piano (2018)
Justin Schrum (piano)

*Kristin Clayton Knezevic (soprano), Liesl McPherrin (soprano), Hilary Elizabeth Hecht (alto), Whitney Steele (alto), Michael Jankosky (tenor), Kevin Gino (tenor), Jason Sarten (bass), Harlan Hays (bass), Jessie Nucho (flute/piccolo), Ben Lloyd (oboe), Peter Josheff (clarinet), Thomas Wolf (horn), Marko Bajzer (bassoon), Lyly Li (violin), Joanne de Mars (cello)