Richard Ulmer is an award- winning composer and a neoclassical pianist from Vienna.

The piano piece French Riviera is one of his most-streamed compositions.

»His musical path has taken many turns, but his classical and indie-pop roots still shape his work.«

Richard Ulmer is an award-winning composer, songwriter, music producer, and multi-instrumentalist. His compositions and songs navigate between neoclassical piano music, ambient, and handmade indie pop.

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Composing music is a continuous process of discovery.

“Almost every day, I find myself sitting at the piano, improvising and recording little fragments on my phone as they emerge. Much like a writer who fills pages with thoughts, observations and whatever comes to mind, without necessarily knowing what might become of them. What seems insignificant one day may reveal an unexpected beauty the next. Sometimes, a simple idea can feel more meaningful than anything we have created before. At other times, it passes almost unnoticed, fading away as quietly as it appeared. Composing is less about knowing where something might lead and more about simply listening, exploring and being present with what unfolds. And perhaps this is what makes this creative process so meaningful and so profoundly human.”

The Forthcoming Debut Album

Richard Ulmer is currently working on his debut solo album, which is expected to be released in 2027 on his own label, Quiet Habit®. Building on his previous neoclassical piano releases, the album will further explore his distinctive approach to composition, bringing together intimate piano melodies and rich harmonies, subtle textures and atmospheric soundscapes. It marks the next chapter in his work as a solo artist, reflecting his personal musical vision beyond his songwriting and production work in other projects. Further details will be announced in the coming months.

Releases

by Quiet Habit®

A Line In The Sky

Released on December the 26th, 2025

Heroic Silence

Released on November the 24th, 2023

French Riviera

Released on August the 15th, 2025

Euforia

Released on June the 10th, 2022

Paralysis

Released on January the 3rd, 2025

Circular

Released on November the 13th, 2020