Richard Clayderman Quotes
The piano by its black and white keys always attracted me, my father showed me how to use... and slowly I got into playing.
I think that you can absolutely enjoy your artistic passion without seeking for the cult of celebrity.
I do not remember the most challenging one but I remember that many of the titles I have recorded have been quite challenging for me.
A long time ago, I remember having cooperated with Shirley Bassey and I will never forget this moment which I shared with her while playing for and with her.
In fact although I have studied in a Conservatory the classical piano, I do not consider myself a classical pianist.
In fact, among the 1000 titles which I have recorded in the past 35 years, there are less than 10% of classical titles.
Some people know me because of my music and come and see me in my concerts but you very rarely see me or hear me in press or TV or radio magazines.
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 plays that I am sure that, together, we could make a good team.
I would also like to mention pianists like Michel Petrucciani or Chick Сorea for whom I have great admiration in the jazz field.