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France Richard Clayderman is a French pianist recognized for his romantic style, performing compositions by Paul de Senneville, Olivier Toussaint, and Marc Minier, alongside instrumental renditions of popular music and classical arrangements.
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Request A ShowRichard Clayderman has partnered with KORG for over 20 years, stating he is "lucky enough to have a KORG piano in [his] hotel." This demonstrates a long-term collaboration.
Richard Clayderman released two works in late 1998, 'Oriental Charm' and 'The Poetic Sonata,' specifically written for China, and cooperated with Chinese entities through vankor.ch.
Richard Clayderman has collaborated with Rahul Sharma on several occasions, including fusion gigs, and they are preparing for future performances.
Richard Clayderman has served as a spokesperson for Carod Piano, which has production bases in Italy and China, for several consecutive years.
Richard Clayderman has collaborated with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, recording two albums with them about twenty years ago and performing with them again.
CMP Programming, an English promoter, organized Clayderman's 70th birthday celebration concert in London at Fairfield Halls in June.
Delphine Records is listed as Richard Clayderman's record label.
Richard Clayderman has collaborated with Nicolas de Angelis on albums such as 'Les Sonates' (1985) and 'A Pleyel' (live album, 1983).
Richard Clayderman collaborated with the Schöneberger Sängerknaben on the album 'Deutsche Volkslieder' (1988).
Richard Clayderman collaborated with Berdien Stenberg on the album 'Amour Pour Amour' (1989).
Richard Clayderman collaborated with James Last on the album 'Il Y A Toujours du Soleil Au-Dessus des Nuages' (1990).
Philippe Pagès, known professionally as Richard Clayderman, was born on December 28, 1953, in Paris, France. He developed an early aptitude for piano, learning from his father, who was an accordion teacher. At the age of twelve, Clayderman was accepted into the Conservatoire de Paris, achieving distinction during his adolescent years. Due to his father’s illness, he faced financial difficulties that redirected his path from a classical piano career. To support himself, Clayderman worked as a bank clerk and specialized in accompanying various contemporary French singers, including Johnny Hallyday, Thierry Le Luron, and Michel Sardou.
A significant turning point in Clayderman’s career came in 1976. He was approached by French record producer Olivier Toussaint and his partner Paul de Senneville to record a piano ballad. This ballad, composed by de Senneville as a tribute to his daughter, was titled “Ballade pour Adeline.” Out of 20 pianists who auditioned, the 23-year-old Pagès was selected for the recording. His producers, seeking a name that would be easily pronounceable internationally, adopted “Clayderman” from a great-grandmother’s surname and chose “Richard” as a first name. The single became a global sensation, selling 22 million copies across 38 countries and marking the beginning of his successful career. The track grew particularly popular in China during its opening to the West, establishing his presence in the region.
Over his career, Richard Clayderman has recorded over 1,300 melodies, developing a signature romantic style that merges original compositions with classics and pop standards. As of 2006, his record sales reached approximately 70 million, earning him 267 gold and 70 platinum albums. The Guinness Book of World Records has recognized him as “the most successful pianist in the world.” His extensive discography includes studio albums such as “Richard Clayderman” (1977), “Les Musiques de l’Amour” (1980), “Concerto” (with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, 1985), and “Forever Love” (2022). He has also performed numerous live concerts, including a notable 53-concert tour in China and performances with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.
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