I was born in 1953, in Paris. But soon after my birth my family (I have one sister) moved into a rent apartment in suburbs of Paris named Romainville. That time my parents were freshly married and it was extremely… — Richard Clayderman Copy Share Image
In fact although I have studied in a Conservatory the classical piano, I do not consider myself a classical pianist. — Richard Clayderman Copy Share Image
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 Copy Share Image
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 Copy Share Image
I am rather what we usually call a Pop pianist with my own romantic style. — Richard Clayderman Copy Share Image
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 Copy Share Image
I think that you can absolutely enjoy your artistic passion without seeking for the cult of celebrity. — Richard Clayderman Copy Share Image
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 Copy Share Image
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 Copy Share Image
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 Copy Share Image
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 Copy Share Image
Internet has considerably changed the rules. Some artists do not try to become celebrities: the internet does the job for them and makes them,… — Richard Clayderman Copy Share Image
Some people know me because of my music and come and see me in my concerts but you very rarely see me or hear… — Richard Clayderman Copy Share Image
In fact, among the 1000 titles which I have recorded in the past 35 years, there are less than 10% of classical titles. — Richard Clayderman Copy Share Image
