RICHARD HÖTTER (1992) is a Berlin-based composer and pianist specializing in film, theatre, and advertising music. He studied music and philosophy in Mainz and Warsaw (B.Ed./M.Ed.) and is currently pursuing a masters degree in Film Music at the Film University Babelsberg.

In the 2024/25 season, he serves as musical director for the world premiere of Wald at the Staatstheater Oldenburg and is currently composing the score for Ibsen’s An Enemy of the People at the same theatre.

Previous engagements include musical direction for several productions at the Bad Vilbel Castle Festival (2021/22), among them Robin Hood and Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing.

Hötter has composed for brands such as Ferrero, Head & Shoulders, Schott. His work for AUDI’s sustainability series #ChangeThroughExchange was recognized as a finalist at the Cannes Corporate Media & TV Awards in 2022.

Alongside his work for stage and screen, Hötter releases his own music on labels such as Live at Robert Johnson, Turbolenz Records, Connaisseur Recordings, Bar25 and Housewax.