MAX DYER is an American cellist based in Munich whose work moves easily between classical performance and improvisation across many musical traditions.
For decades he was a member of the Houston Ballet Orchestra and performed with the Houston Grand Opera and Houston Symphony. Alongside his classical work, he has performed and recorded in settings ranging from jazz, folk, and rock to early music, with extensive experience as both a recording artist and producer.
Now living in Bavaria, he continues to perform, record, and collaborate within Munich’s active live music scene. Recent performances include appearances at Jazzclub Unterfahrt, Munich’s Theatron Music Summer at Olympic Park, and Munich Rocks! at Ampere/Muffatwerk with AILEKIS und der BÄR, who received First Place in the 2026 Soundcheck in Giesing competition. Upcoming collaborations include performances at Bergson Kunstkraftwerk and Tollwood Munich.
He also brings live cello music into community and eldercare settings, continuing a long-standing commitment to sharing music in intimate and accessible settings in Germany and abroad.
AILEKIS und der Bär
Cantiga
Michele Brangwen Dance Company