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Richard Clayderman (French Richard Clayderman - in France pronounced as Richard Clayderman; real name Philippe Pages?, French Philippe Pages) is a French pianist, arranger, performer of classical and ethnic music, as well as film music.

He began piano lessons very early under the guidance of his father, a music teacher.

At the age of 12 he entered the conservatory, where he received first place among his 16-year-old comrades. To pay for his studies, as well as to improve himself, he began to play the piano. He worked for Michel Sardou, Thierry LeLuron and Johnny Halliday.

In 1976, he was invited by a record producer to audition with 20 other pianists to record ballads. As a result, he was chosen, and from that moment his popularity increased significantly.

Creation

The work of French pianist Richard Clayderman enjoys constant success with both European and Asian audiences. Gbtimes journalists had the honor of talking with the maestro and asking about his life and work.

Pianist, arranger, performer of popular and classical music, Richard Clayderman is considered one of the world's best pianists. Perhaps Richard Clayderman's unique playing style is what made him famous: the pianist combines original songs with recognizable popular melodies and makes modern arrangements classical works.

Richard Clayderman became famous worldwide for his performance of Paul de Senneville’s “Ballad for Adeline.” This was followed by no less luxurious versions of musical readings of the music for the films “The Umbrellas of Cherbourg”, “Love Story”, “Sun Valley Serenade”, as well as his arrangements of such classical works as Beethoven’s “Pathétique Sonata”, Tchaikovsky’s First Piano Concerto, Second Piano Concerto Rachmaninov concert and others.

Popularity in Asia

Richard Clayderman has toured many Asian countries, including Japan and China, giving concerts to audiences of thousands. In 2012, as part of a tour of China, the pianist performed in the best halls country and gave a concert at the House of the People.

The concert was broadcast on Chinese television and was watched by more than 800 million people. What contributed to such incredible popularity of the pianist in China?
“The influence is growing in China piano music. A generation of young pianists is interested in classical music. I try to select a varied repertoire for my listeners. My concerts are always attended by many young musicians who love both classical and popular music. I think that the future lies with them,” the pianist is confident. Richard Clayderman recalls with excitement his performances in China, where he was received surprisingly hospitably. According to the maestro, the Chinese audience is different from the European one.

There is another reason for Richard Clayderman's popularity in China. In 2008, when Chinese province A devastating earthquake occurred in Sichuan, the pianist donated a significant amount to help those affected by the disaster. He spoke with charity concert in the city of Nanning. During the concert, the pianist auctioned off three pianos that he had previously played. The proceeds from the sale in the amount of 100 thousand yuan ($14.5 thousand) were donated to the earthquake-affected areas of Sichuan province.

According to Richard Clayderman, he always puts a whole range of emotions and feelings into his music. Last year he recorded new album Romantique. Along with the old classic compositions “West Side Story”, “Ballad for Adeline”, “Duet of Flowers”, the album also includes arrangements contemporary works, for example, a cover version of the song Someone Like You, which previously became popular by singer Adele. “The new album was recorded accompanied by an orchestra. To record the album, I traveled to Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria, to work with a professional orchestra consisting of 60 musicians.

The mood of everyone included in the album musical compositions soft, gentle, non-aggressive. That’s why the album is called Romantique,” said the maestro. With music in life According to Richard Clayderman, it is very important for him to return home after touring and rest his soul, so everything is his free time he dedicates to his family and wife. “But even in my free time I can’t imagine my life without music. At home I listen to jazz and the music of Herbie Hancock, Chick Corea, Joe Sample, Pat Metheny and Michel Petrucciani, the French pianist who died several years ago. I admire the creativity of these musicians." "Ballad for Adeline"

Perhaps the most famous work performed by Richard Clayderman was and is “Ballad for Adeline” (1976), which has already become an instrumental classic. According to the composer, even after 35 years he never gets tired of performing this beautiful melody either solo or accompanied by an orchestra. “The French composer Paul de Senneville composed a melody for his daughter Adeline and invited me to perform this composition. We made a studio recording of this simple and memorable melody, which gained enormous popularity not only in France, but also in many countries around the world,” recalls the pianist.

To date, Clayderman has recorded more than 1,200 musical works and released over 100 CDs total circulation 90 million copies. The pianist went on tour in Europe, Asia, South America and Australia. Sometimes he gives over 200 concerts a year!

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Discography

2010 True Love
2010 Plays The Music Of ABBA
2010 Christmas
2009 The Millennium Collection (Passion)
2009 The Millennium Collection (MEMORY)
2009 The Millennium Collection (LOVE)
2009 The Millennium Collection (LONELY)
2009 The Millennium Collection (Life)
2009 The Millennium Collection (DREAM)
2009 The Essential Richard Clayderman (4 CDs)
2009 The Best World Instrumental Hits (2 CDs)
2008 Standard Music (2 CD)
2008 Song Of The Wind
2007 Velvet piano
2007 The Best 100 (2 CDs)
2007 A Thousand Winds
2006 The Solid Gold Collection (2 CDs)
2006 I Forever... My Way
2006 Le meilleur de Richard Clayderman
2005 The Ultimate Collection (Box Set 3 CD)
2004 The Very Best Of James Last & Richard Clayderman (3 CD)
2003 The Very Best Of (3 CDs)
2003 Cinema Passion 2
2003 Plays The Love Songs
2003 Piano Passion
2003 New Era - China Broadcasting Chinese Orchestra
2002 The Confluence (Santoor & Piano)
2002 25 Years of Golden Hits (2 CDs)
2001 The Love Collection
2000 The Best of (6 CDs Set)
1999 In Amore
1998 Chinese Garden (Richard Clayderman & Shao Rong)
1997 Especially For You (The Best)
1996 Tango
1995 Two Together
1995 The new Romantic Ballads
1995 Selection (2 CDs)
1995 Japon Mon Amour
1994 When A Man Loves A Woman
1994 One World Of Music
1994 My Classic Collection Vol.2
1994 In Harmony
1993 Traumereien 3
1993 Plays ABBA - The Hits
1993 A Little Night Music
1992 Traumereien 2
1992 The very best of
1992 Desperado
1992 Best Songs
1992 America Latina...Volume 2 Mon Amour
1992 America Latina...Mon Amour
1991 Traumereien
1991 Together At Last
1991 Serenaden
1991 My Classic Collection
1991 Mis Canciones Favoritas (2CD)
1990 Traummelodien
1990 - The Fantastic Movie Story Of Ennio Morricone
1990 The Love Songs of Andrew Lloyd Webber
1990 The Fantastic Movie Story Of Ennio Morricone
1990 Il y a toujours de Soleil ...au dessus des Nuages
1990 Golden Hearts
1990 Festliche Weihnacht
1989 The Christmas Collection
1989 Souvenirs
1989 Amour Pour Amour
1989 Night dreams - the music of love
1989 My Fafourite Melodies
1989 Golden Music of Richard Clayderman & Denver Music Orchestra
1989 Concerto
1989 Anemos
1988 Zodiacal Symphony
1988 Traumereien in Gold
1988 Thailand Mon Amour
1988 Quel gran genio del mio amico
1988 A Little Night Music
1988 Romantic America
1987 Songs Of Love
1987 France mon amour
1987 Eleana
1986 Christmas
1986 Chansons d'amour
1985 The Classic Touch
1985 Les Sonates
1985 From Paris with Love
1983 Le Premiere Cragnin D"elsa (Lp)
1983 A Dream Of Love
1982 A Come Amore (Lp)
1980 Les Musique De L'amour

Richard Clayderman (real name Philippe Pagès) was born on December 28, 1953 in France. His father, a piano teacher, began teaching him music at a very early age. Thus, by the age of six, Richard could read music more fluently than his native French.

When Richard was twelve years old, he was admitted to a music conservatory, where, at sixteen, he won first prize. He was predicted to have a promising career as a classical pianist. However, soon after this, and to everyone's surprise, Richard decided to take up modern music.

But at this time Clayderman's father becomes seriously ill and he is no longer able to support his son financially. To earn a living, Rich

Ard finds work as an accompanist and musician. His talent does not go unnoticed, and he soon becomes very much in demand. He worked with such French stars as Michel Sardou, Thierry LeLuron and Johnny Halliday.

However, his life changed dramatically in 1976 when he received a call from Olivier Toussaint, a famous French producer who, with his partner, Paul de Senneville, was looking for a pianist to record a romantic ballad. Paul composed this ballad as a gift to his newborn daughter Adeline. Richard, 23, auditioned along with 20 other applicants and, to his amazement, got the job.

The ballad sold 38 million copies. It was called "Ballad for Adeline."

This was the beginning of what is called

A success story, Richard Clayderman's distinctive piano style has since earned him superstar status around the world. Today he has recorded more than a thousand tunes and, according to a German journalist, "he may have done more to popularize the piano throughout the world than anyone since Beethoven." Richard Clayderman created the "New Romantic" with his repertoire, which combines classical and pop music. Sales of his discs have already exceeded 70 million.

The biggest price Richard Clayderman feels he must pay for international fame is the time he spends away from his family. Richard says his family accepts this as part of their duty to his millions of fans.

Richard Clayderman was born Philippe Pagès on December 28, 1953 in Paris, France. From an early age, Richard studied music and learned to play the piano under the guidance of his father, a music teacher and professional musician. By the time he graduated from school, music was not just a hobby for the boy, but an activity in which he would like to spend his life.

Upon entering the Paris Conservatoire, Richard quickly won the love of the students and the respect of the teachers, who quickly recognized the amazing talent of the young Clayderman. His career and future as a professional musician was on the brink of death when Richard learned of his father’s illness and the almost complete bankruptcy of the family. So, in order to support himself and pay for his studies, he got a job at a bank, and also began performing with contemporary French musicians as a session musician. Interestingly, Richard very quickly made his way into the groups of the most popular musicians of that time, although it took other musicians years to do this, but, as he himself recalls, at that time he was ready to play any music for which he was paid, so it was profitable for professional musicians to get a young and promising musician to your group.

In 1976, Clayderman was invited to an interview and audition for the ballad "Ballade pour Adeline" (or simply "Adeline"). Of the 20 applicants for the position of pianist, Richard was chosen, whose playing style amazed the producers with its heterogeneity: it combined lightness and strength, energy and melancholy. In just a few days of recording, the final version of “Ballade pour Adeline” appeared, which has sold 34 million records to date in 38 countries. Despite the fact that this work became the musician’s most striking achievement, he still has several hundred popular works, which are successful not only in Europe and the United States, but also in Asia, which is fairly protected from Western influence. In many Asian countries Richard Clayderman's work is so successful that it sometimes occupies all the shelves in music stores, leaving no place for the masters of classical music - Mozart, Wagner, Beethoven, etc.

Spending most of his time on tour, Richard has proven himself to be an extremely efficient musician - in 2006, he gave 200 concerts in 250 days, using weekends only to travel and set up sound in new places. During his career, he became the author of 1,300 works, which were published as solo albums, and ended up on TV and cinema screens. In total, about 100 Richard discs are available today - from his early works until the very last creativity.

Richard Clayderman (real name Philippe Pages) was born on December 28, 1953 in France. His father, a piano teacher, began teaching him music at a very early age. Thus, by the age of six, Richard could read music more fluently than his native French.

But at this time Clayderman's father becomes seriously ill and he is no longer able to support his son financially. To earn a living, Richard finds work as an accompanist and musician. His talent does not go unnoticed, and he soon becomes very much in demand. He worked with such French stars as Michel Sardou, Thierry LeLuron and Johnny Halliday.

The ballad sold 38 million copies. It was called "Ballad for Adeline."
This was the beginning of what is called outstanding history success, and from that time on Richard Clayderman's distinctive stcss piano earned him superstar status around the world. Today he has recorded more than a thousand tunes and, according to a German journalist, he may have done more to popularize the piano around the world than anyone since Beethoven. Richard Clayderman created a new "romantic" with his repertoire, which combines classical and pop music. Sales of his discs have already exceeded 70 million.

Richard Clayderman discography

1998 Latin Passion
1998 Italian Passion
1998 Cinema Passion, Vol. 2
1998 Christmas Album
1998 Brazilian Passion
1998 Latina
1998 Cinema Passion, Vol. 1
1998 The Best of Andrew Lloyd Webber
1999 Fantastic Movie Story of Ennio Morricone
1999 Concerto
1999 In Amore
1999 Richard Clayderman
2000 Amor Latino
2000 Con Amor
2000 Descubra a Magia
2001 Concerto for You
2001 Lettre a Ma Mere
2003 Traummelodien
2003 The Confluence
2003 The Christmas Collection
2005 Piano Moods
2005 36 Favorite Piano Ballads
2005 Richard Clayderman & The Royal Philharmonic
2005 Plays the Hits of ABBA
2006 From This Moment On

The influence of music on humans 21.02.2016

Dear readers, do you want romance, and extraordinary romance, and even in music? If yes, then I invite you to such a romantic trip. I want to congratulate you on the holiday, which we all, even if we don’t celebrate, still don’t pass by. This holiday is Valentine's Day. It will be mine a little congratulations to all of you in thoughts and music.

Love, warmth, romance - how we all wait for such feelings. I wish you, my dear readers, such love in life. And let it be to your soulmate, to your close friends, to your children, grandchildren. There is always someone to give your Love to. Keep each other warm in simple words, with your attitude, say kind words more often. After all, it is our warmth that gives meaning to every minute of life. There is never too much and never enough. I wish everyone such warmth in life. And after such lyrics, I move on to the topic of the article.

The world of music and our emotions. The influence of classical music on humans

On my blog I have already talked a lot about. A whole section has been opened. Why am I paying attention to this? I just believed and still believe that music can give us such colors of life, discover so many new emotions, give us a mood, a special state of mind and fill ourselves mentally. And all this is very important for our physical health.

Music, literature, all types of art, our hobbies, ordinary everyday emotions in communication with loved ones, our own victories or even sometimes defeats - there is so much going on in our lives for internal development.

There is power in a word
there is soul in music,
Eternity in sculpture
There's a tear on the canvas,
There is joy in loved ones,
In hated anger-
Maybe a little!
But there is one for everyone.

Of course we can listen different music. But classical music was, is and will be fundamental in the world of music. And it’s hard to argue with that. It is understandable and close to everyone, it is felt by children and adults, poor and rich, healthy and sick, evil and kind, it does not contain “tinsel”, “glitter”, meaninglessness and vulgarity, characteristic of many modern works.

How high the bar for classical music is, so strict are the requirements for its performance. There were and are many talented classical performers who are able not only to convey the character of the work intended by the author, but also, having passed it through themselves, to fill it with their emotions and feelings.

One of these “masters” is Richard Clayderman. I have already introduced you to some of his compositions on the blog. But today I decided to write a separate article about it. Probably, each of us, somewhere in the depths of our souls, is waiting or was once waiting for our “Maestro,” no matter who he was - the most beloved and dear person or a talented and original pianist, whose music warms our hearts. Perhaps Richard Clayderman will be such a “Maestro” in music for you.

Richard Clayderman. Prince of Romance

Richard Clayderman. First of all, he can be called a master of romantic moods. It is no coincidence that he is called the “prince of romance.” By the way, the authorship of this title belongs to Nancy Reagan. Legend has it that she named Richard Clayderman after hearing the young pianist at a benefit in New York in 1980. “Most likely, she meant the style of my music, my emotions, feelings,” the Maestro himself comments on the honorary title.

Richard Clayderman. Ballad for Adeline

And we will begin our musical journey from a work that is world famous. This is "Ballad for Adeline." It was written by Paul de Senneville.

A little history associated with this work. Richard Clayderman's life changed dramatically in 1976 when he received a call from Olivier Toussaint, a renowned French producer who, with his partner, Paul de Senneville, was looking for a pianist to record a romantic ballad.

Paul composed this ballad as a gift to his newborn daughter Adeline. 23-year-old Richard was auditioned along with 20 other applicants and, to his amazement, he got the job he had been waiting for. And the time was very difficult for him, his father fell ill, and he had to earn a living himself. His musical ascent began with this ballad.

22 million copies were sold in more than 30 countries. Interesting fact: Richard Clayderman performed this exact piece over 8,000 times.

This melody is truly woman's heart» for loved ones and dear women. The perfect addition as a romantic soundtrack to the best date ever.

Dear men, what if you arrange a romantic evening for your soulmate and put on this kind of music for the background, and even say extraordinary words?... I think such romance will be remembered for a long time. I suggest you listen to this work. And again, what a wonderful combination of piano sounds and violins.

Richard Clayderman. A little biography

Richard Clayderman (birth name Philippe Pages) is a French pianist, arranger, performer of not only classical, but also ethnic music, interesting for its isolation and tradition.

His love for music was awakened in him by his father, who taught private piano lessons in Paris. From early childhood, the sounds of music became not just a background for Richard at home, but filled his childhood heart with a desire for beauty and selfless love To musical art. He started playing the piano back in early childhood, and never parted with this instrument again.

By the age of six, Richard could read music more fluently than his native French. When Richard was twelve years old, he was admitted to a music conservatory, where, at sixteen, he won first prize. He was predicted to have a promising career as a classical pianist. However, soon after this, and to everyone's surprise, Richard decided to take up contemporary music.

Not everyone is given the opportunity to connect their life with music, but those who are lucky enough to plunge into its world are incredibly whole and fulfilled people. They guide them and give them strength to create their talent, calling and tender love to music as to your child. This is what Richard Clayderman is, and this is unmistakably read in his performance.

Richard Clayderman. Come, Love

And let love not hide from melancholy,
But I cherish it selflessly,
And it’s easy for me, and you and I are close,
I give myself all to you!

The incredibly beautiful melody of Paul De Senneville performed by Richard Clayderman awakens the desire to love and be loved, lost in the hustle and bustle of everyday life. A melody sounds where no words are needed. And somewhere I read that this theme arose from unrequited love. Come, love - like a request of the soul.

Richard Clayderman. Love-match

How incredibly appropriate is the title “Marriage for Love” for the next composition. The sounds of music sound so reverent and promising for those who are ready to connect their personal history with them.

And I will never break this oath,
But even if it were not given -
You are my favorite person
And you will definitely remain them forever.

Richard Clayderman. Winter Sonata

Very Beautiful music performed by Richard Clayderman "Winter Sonata". The magic of this time of year is reflected in more than one wonderful piece of music.

And everything around is white and white,
The soul is as pure as this snow,
Sunrise with a tremulous ray,
let the sun leave its mark...

Richard Clayderman. Nostalgia

The melody “Nostalgia” is a very sincere gift from Richard Clayderman to his fans, a tender performance in which the misunderstood impulse of a yearning heart sounds. The name speaks for itself.

You hear the echoes of past love,
Her steps faded into the distance,
In random music from a wandering memory
You can hear her motives.
She is not in sparkles, not in the languid rays of the sunset,
And not in the golden starlight,
And on the pier near the cold waves
And in a simple white light dress.

Richard Clayderman. Moon tango

Here is another work - “ Moon tango» Richard Clayderman. How lively and rhythmic it is, it will surely appeal to everyone who is not indifferent to the motives of love with notes of southern passion. Ah, this is tango-tango...

...And our tango for two
In the hot sunny embrace...

Richard Clayderman. Moonlight Sonata

Which of us doesn't know famous work Ludwig van Beethoven " Moonlight Sonata"? The music is so loved, unforgettable. Richard Clayderman, with his arrangement and talented playing, filled it with catchy modern rhythms and introduced new notes.

Twinkling stars...
And moonlight
In the silence of the night my guide...
I hear whispers
It's you-
My angel from someone else's dream...

Richard Clayderman. Autumn leaves

Another beautiful melody performed by this famous pianist " Autumn leaves" Probably everyone knows her. And every time we discover something new for ourselves in these wonderful sounds.

On the wings of the wind there is a golden leaf -
A native word from long-forgotten lines...
We were together, but for a long time.
That sheet is like a farewell letter.
So he suddenly fell on the river surface -
The text has blurred and can no longer be read.

This is how we ended up on a romantic journey with the music of Richard Clayderman. I hope you enjoyed it. In the article I used the poems of Tatyana Yakovleva.

Dear readers, it is impossible to talk about much in one article. For everyone who liked this kind of music, I invite you to go to the music room, where I have prepared a playlist.

You can put it in the background and go about your business, you can turn it on during a romantic evening, or just listen to it for mood.

Music by Richard Clayderman

There's so much here. And just for the soul. And my thoughts and my favorite poems.

I wish everyone Love and warmth in life. Be filled spiritually and mentally. And, of course, listen to good music.