Sleep May 2026

Richter calls it a "personal lullaby for a frenetic world".

Depending on the context, "Sleep" refers to several distinct and influential works of art: 🎹 Max Richter: Sleep (2015) Richter calls it a "personal lullaby for a frenetic world"

A haunting piano ballad that serves as a staple of melancholic indie rock. A Song for the End – Review of The Smiths' 'Asleep' allowing the audience to drift off.

A widely performed contemporary choral piece known for its "shimmering" cluster chords and lush harmonies. Richter calls it a "personal lullaby for a frenetic world"

Poet Charles Anthony Silvestri wrote new lyrics to match the existing music, focusing on the surrender to sleep and the world of dreams. 🎸 The Smiths: "Asleep" (1985)

Live performances feature beds instead of seats, allowing the audience to drift off.