On The Nature Of Daylight -

is a contemporary classical masterpiece by German-British composer Max Richter . Originally released in 2004 on his second solo album, The Blue Notebooks , the piece has since become one of the most iconic and recognizable compositions of the 21st century. Musical Composition & Intent

: Used during the emotional flashbacks involving the main character's late wife. On The Nature Of Daylight

: Include Stranger Than Fiction , The Handmaid’s Tale , and the 2025 film Hamnet . The Blue Notebooks