Pianist Quotes by Richard Clayderman

In fact although I have studied in a Conservatory the classical piano, I do not consider myself a classical pianist.

— Richard Clayderman

I would also like to mention pianists like Michel Petrucciani or Chick Сorea for whom I have great admiration in the jazz field.

— Richard Clayderman

My father did not bother that I play not a classical music. He always congratulated me for my development in music, I mean in…

— Richard Clayderman

I am rather discreet and shy!

— Richard Clayderman

I am not what one calls a celebrity.

— Richard Clayderman

I am rather what we usually call a Pop pianist with my own romantic style.

— Richard Clayderman

There are many artists I would like to have the honour to cooperate with. To accompany Barbara Streisand or Paul McCartney or Elton John…

— Richard Clayderman

I think that you can absolutely enjoy your artistic passion without seeking for the cult of celebrity.

— Richard Clayderman

I do not remember the most challenging one but I remember that many of the titles I have recorded have been quite challenging for…

— Richard Clayderman

There is also the guitar player Pat Metheny with whom I'd like to work with: he is so elegant and so emotional when he…

— Richard Clayderman

The piano by its black and white keys always attracted me, my father showed me how to use... and slowly I got into playing.

— Richard Clayderman

Today, Lan Lan is one of my favourite classical pianists.... Years ago I had a great admiration for Arthur Rubinstein but I have no…

— Richard Clayderman