From 1675 to 1679 he served as organist at Heiligenkreuz Abbey in southern Austria. In 1683 he moved to Vienna to become court and chamber organist at the imperial court. In 1690 he was named first organist in the court chapel.
He worked there until his death.
Richter"s compositions include several toccatas, five suites and other pieces for keyboard. His music shows a decided flair for the dramatic.
Richter died, aged 60, in Vienna.