Richard Clayderman is a French pianist, arranger, performer of classical and ethnic music, as well as film scores. Romantic piano music Richard Clayderman Richard Clayderman

The famous French pianist-arranger Richard Clayderman announced himself to the world in 1976 with an original performance of "Ballad for Adeline", written by composer Paul de Senneville. The performance of this work made Clayderman a star and is now released in more than 22 million copies around the planet. Richard is a performer of more than 1200 musical masterpieces of classical, ethnic and contemporary music. They were recorded on a good hundred CDs, which sold 90 million copies in different countries, including Russia. Richard Clayderman's wife, Tiffany, is the most ardent admirer of his work.

Tiffany Page is a professional musician. She is a cellist and for many years has been happy to accompany her husband at concerts. They modestly, without lavish ceremonies, got married in May 2010 and, at the insistence of Tiffany, tried to keep it secret in order to "be together", enjoying solitude, silence and freedom from prying eyes. Richard has two adult children who have already decided in life. One of them, a son, became a professional basketball player.

Richard has to go on tour a lot and the whole world has long become the route of his creative tour. He is not often at home, so he appreciates the time he spends with his family. “My family is very important to me,” the musician admitted in an interview and added that he constantly needs the company of his wife. Of course, it is impossible to claim that Tiffany accompanied him on trips around the world, but once in his native Paris, Richard does not want to part with her. All free time, as far as circumstances permit, the spouses spend with each other.

From home hobbies, Richard loves cinema the most and often, together with Tiffany, watches not only films, but also recordings of his favorite TV shows that he does not have time to see live because of his travels. He reads a lot, especially memoirs. In addition, one of the musician's human weaknesses is shopping. Together with his wife, he often visits a variety of shops and boutiques, especially sporting goods, which are the weakness of the former athlete - Richard. Moreover, the main thing in their trips is not so much shopping, but the feeling of a holiday atmosphere and novelty inherent in retail outlets.

Often missing her husband, Tiffany once wanted to get a dog. “She will be like a third child,” the wife joked, and Richard happily picked up this idea. The Claydermans have adopted a cute four-legged pet and regularly walk it, surrounding it with attention and care. Naturally, the new member of the family pays his owners with the most devoted and selfless love that dogs are capable of.

When asked if her husband had flaws, Richard Clayderman's wife, laughing, said that he had a manic passion for cleanliness and order: he washes every piano key, carefully monitors the neatness of his suits and can brush his teeth 13 times a day. And sometimes he carefully corrects something in her outfit.

The influence of music on a person 21.02.2016

Dear readers, do you want romance, moreover, unusual romance, and even in music? If yes, then I invite you to such a romantic journey. I want to congratulate you on this holiday, which we all, even if we don’t celebrate, still don’t pass by. This holiday is Valentine's Day. This will be my small congratulations to all of you in thought 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. Warm each other with simple words, with your attitude, speak warm words more often. After all, it is our warmth that gives meaning to every minute of life. It is never too much and never enough. I wish you all such warmth in life. And after such lyrics, I turn to the topic of the article.

The world of music and our emotions. The influence of classical music on a person

On my blog, I have already talked a lot about. An entire chapter has been opened. Why am I paying attention to this? I just thought and still think 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 our souls. And all this is very important for our physical health.

Music, literature, all kinds of art, our hobbies, ordinary everyday emotions in communication with loved ones, our own victories or even sometimes defeats - how much we have going on in life for internal development.

There is power in the word
in the music of the soul,
Eternity in sculpture
Tears on the canvas
In beloved joy,
In hateful anger-
Perhaps a little!
But its for everyone.

Of course, we can listen to 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 to everyone 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”, “brilliance”, 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 performers of the classics who are able not only to convey the character of the work laid down by the author, but also, having passed it through themselves, 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 him. Probably, each of us, somewhere in the depths of our souls, is waiting or waiting once for his "Maestro", whoever he may be - the most beloved and dear person or a talented and original pianist whose music warms the heart. Perhaps Richard Clayderman will become 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 New York benefit in 1980. “Most likely, she had in mind 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 with a work that is world famous. This is "Ballad for Adeline". It was written by Paul de Senneville.

A little history related to this piece. Richard Clayderman's 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 Adeleine. 23-year-old Richard was auditioned along with 20 other applicants and, to his amazement, he landed the long-awaited job. And the time was very difficult for him, his father fell ill, and he had to earn a living himself. From this ballad began his musical ascent.

It has sold 22 million copies in more than 30 countries around the world. Interesting fact: Richard Clayderman performed this particular piece more than 8,000 times.

This melody with a truly "female heart" for beloved 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 such music for the background, and even say unusual words? ... I think such romance will be remembered for a long time. I suggest you listen to this piece. 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 traditionalism.

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 for Richard not just a background at home, but filled his childish heart with a desire for beauty and selfless love for the art of music. He began to play the piano at an early age, 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 destined for a promising career as a classical pianist. However, shortly thereafter, and to everyone's surprise, Richard decided to pursue contemporary music.

It is not given to everyone to connect their lives with music, but those who are lucky enough to plunge into its world are incredibly whole and filled people. They guide them and give them the strength to create talent, vocation and tender love for music, as for their child. Such is Richard Clayderman, and it is unmistakably read in his performance.

Richard Clayderman. Come Love

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

The incredibly beautiful melody by Paul de Senneville performed by Richard Clayderman awakens the desire to love and be loved, lost in the turmoil of everyday life. A melody sounds, where words are not needed. And somewhere I read that this theme appeared from unrequited love. Come, love is like a request of the soul.

Richard Clayderman. Love-match

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

And I will not break this oath forever,
But even if it weren't given
You are my most favorite person
And they will certainly remain 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,
The soul is pure like this snow,
Sunrise with a trembling beam,
let the sun leave a trail...

Richard Clayderman. Nostalgia

The melody "Nostalgia" is a very sincere gift from Richard Clayderman to his fans, a gentle performance in which an incomprehensible impulse of a longing heart sounds. The name speaks for itself.

Do you hear the echoes of past love,
Her footsteps faded away
In random music from a wandering memory
Her motives are heard by you.
She is not in sparkles, not in the rays of the languid sunset,
And not in the radiance of starry gold,
And on the pier near the cold waves
And in a white light dress simple.

Richard Clayderman. moon tango

Here is another work - "Moon Tango" by Richard Clayderaman. How lively and rhythmic it is, will surely appeal to everyone who is not left indifferent to the motives of love with notes of southern passion. Oh, it's tango tango...

... And our tango for two
In hot sunshine...

Richard Clayderman. Moonlight Sonata

Who among us does not know the famous work of Ludwig van Beethoven's "Moonlight Sonata"? The music is so loved, unforgettable. Richard Clayderman, with his arrangement and talented playing, filled it with a catchy modern rhythm and introduced new notes.

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

Richard Clayderman. Autumn leaves

Another beautiful tune performed by this famous pianist is "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, 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.
Here he suddenly fell on the river surface -
Blurred text - no longer read.

This is how our romantic journey turned out with the music of Richard Clayderman. I hope it gave you pleasure. In the article, I used the poems of Tatiana Yakovleva.

Dear readers, it is impossible to tell a lot in one article. For all those who like 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 everything on during a romantic evening, and just listen to get in the mood.

Music by Richard Clayderman

There are so many things here. And it is for the soul. And my thoughts, and my favorite poems.

I wish you all Love, warmth in life. Fill up spiritually and spiritually. And, of course, listen to good music.

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For decades, Richard Clayderman has captivated listeners from all over the world. Each disc of the Prince of Romance is sold in numerous editions, fans are looking forward to live concerts, and critics who call the pianist’s work “light music” are wondering what is the reason for such popularity. Perhaps in the fact that Clayderman loves his job, and the public, which cannot be deceived, shares this sincere feeling.

Childhood and youth

Richard Clayderman (real name - Philippe Page) was born on December 28, 1953 in Paris. The first music lessons were given to the boy by his father, who, by the way, was not a professional in this matter.

At first, Page Sr. worked as a carpenter, and in his free time he dabbled in playing the accordion. But then, due to illness, the occupation had to be changed - in order to work at home, the father of the future celebrity acquired a piano and began to teach everyone to play it. Mother earned a living by cleaning offices, later became a housewife.

When a musical instrument appeared in the house, the boy immediately showed interest in it, and this did not escape the Page Sr. He began to teach his son musical notation, and soon Philip began to read scores better than books in his native language. At the age of 12, the young man entered the conservatory, and at 16 he won the piano competition. The teachers predicted for him a career as a classical musician, but, to everyone's surprise, the young man turned to modern genres.

Page explained this decision by the fact that he wanted to create something new. Together with friends, he organized a rock band that did not bring much income. By that time, Philip's father was seriously ill, the earnings in the group were only enough "for sandwiches." Already in his youth, the pianist was operated on for a stomach ulcer. To support himself and his family, the young man began to earn extra money as an accompanist and session musician.

Philip liked the new occupation, and besides, he was well paid. The talented young man was noticed, and soon he began to collaborate with the legends of the French stage: Michel Sardou, Johnny Hallyday and others. At the same time, Page did not feel drawn to a solo career, he liked to accompany celebrities and be part of a musical group.

Music

In 1976, a sharp turn took place in Philip's creative biography. Renowned producer Olivier Toussaint contacted him. Paul de Senneville, a French composer, was looking for a performer to record the tender melody "Ballade pour Adeline" ("Ballad for Adeline"). Page was chosen from 20 applicants, and the composition, dedicated to the newborn daughter of de Senneville, made the young man famous. At the suggestion of the producer, he took a pseudonym for himself - the musician's great-grandmother had the surname Clayderman, and the name Richard came to mind by itself.

The pianist did not expect such success - at that time, the mass listener preferred songs for discos. That instrumental music would be in such high demand came as a surprise to Richard. With concerts, he traveled to dozens of countries, his albums were published in millions of copies, many of them received the status of gold and platinum.

In 1983, 22,000 spectators gathered at Clayderman's performance in Beijing. And in 1984, the young man spoke to Nancy Reagan. The First Lady of the United States dubbed him the Prince of Romance - since then this nickname has stuck with the musician.

Richard's work organically intertwines classic and modern motifs. And although some critics consider his style too “light”, the pianist sees no reason for frustration in this. He believes that in a world where many terrible things happen, people need a source of joy and comfort.

His music became such a source. In addition, she introduces the mass listener to the masterpieces of composers from different countries and eras: for example, the melody “Love story” (“Love Story”) was written by Oscar winner Francis Le, and “Mano a mano” (“Hand in hand” ) belongs to the Argentinean Carlos Gardel.

The pianist also recorded cover versions of famous songs: “The Tennessee Waltz” (“Tennessee Waltz”) by Patti Page, “Ne me quitte pas” (“Don't leave me”) by Jacques Brel and others. Separate albums Clayderman devoted to creativity, groups. Richard's music enjoys particular success in East Asia. Especially for the Prince of Japan, he recorded the song "Prince of the rising sun".

Personal life

For the first time, Richard became the head of the family at the age of 18 - at such a young age he married a girl named Rosalyn. When he talks about this early marriage to journalists, they usually sigh: “How romantic!”. However, the pianist immediately refutes this statement and admits that at that time he hurried to lead his beloved down the aisle:

"It's a mistake to get married when you're still so inexperienced."

In 1971, Clayderman had a daughter, who was named Maud. But her birth did not save the immature marriage, 2 years after the wedding, the young people broke up.

In 1980, a change took place in the musician's personal life - he married Christine, a girl whom he met in the theater. In the past, she worked as a hairdresser. On December 24, 1984, the couple had a son, Peter Philip Joel.

“The second time I was a much better husband and father. I spent more time with my family. And yet I had to tour a lot, and this had a bad effect on marriage, ”he said in an interview.

As a result, Richard and Christine decided to leave. In 2010, Clayderman made his third attempt to create a happy family. Tiffany, a violinist, who worked side by side with the musician for many years, became his chosen one.

“For me, she is the best. Tiffany played in the orchestra that accompanies me, so she knows my character well.”

The wedding took place in the strictest secrecy, except for the bride and groom, only their four-legged pet, the dog Kuki, was present at the ceremony.

"It was a beautiful day. When we left City Hall with rings on our fingers, the sun was shining and the birds were singing. It was the happiest day of our lives!” the husband and wife recall about their marriage.

Richard regrets only that he does not devote enough time to his family. Those close to the pianist also suffer from a lack of communication with him, but they understand that Clayderman has millions more fans who are waiting to meet his music.

Richard Clayderman now

Now the musician's discography includes more than 90 albums, the total circulation of which is about 150 million copies. 267 of Clayderman's records went gold, 70 went platinum. He still tours the world, on September 24, 2018, the pianist gave the only concert in the Moscow House of Music. Richard admits that he likes to travel, fly from one part of the world to another, so constant travel is not a burden for him.

He is happily married to his wife Tiffany. The couple has no children, together they lead a harmonious family life, and the warmth inherent in their union is noticeable in the joint photos. The musician tries to do everything so that peace and comfort reign in marriage.

“I know that there are men who raise their hands against their wives. When I hear about it, I can't believe my ears. How is this possible? For me, this is unacceptable,” Clayderman said in an interview with Piano Performer Magazine.

Discography

• 1977 - "Richard Clyderman"
• 1979 - Lettre à ma mere
• 1982 - Couleur tendresse
• 1985 - “Concerto (With The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra)”
• 1987 - "Eléana"
• 1991 - Amour and more
• 1996 - "Tango"
• 1997 - “Les rendez vous de hasard”
• 2001 - "Mysterious eternity"
• 2006 - "Forever my way"
• 2008 - Confluence II
• 2011 - "Evergreen"
• 2013 - “Sentimental memories”
• 2016 - “Paris mood”
• 2017 - “40th Anniversary box set”

Richard Clayderman is a French pianist, arranger, performer of classical and ethnic music, as well as film scores. Richard Clayderman has recorded over 1200 pieces of music and released over 100 CDs with a total circulation of 90 million copies. The world-famous "Ballad for Adeline" (Fr. Ballade pour Adeline), written by Paul de Senneville (Fr. Paule de Senneville), made him a star. It has sold 22 million copies in over 30 countries.

The name of the French pianist, arranger Richard Clayderman is on the posters of more than 2,000 concerts around the world, he participated in the recording of 1,200 plays and sold 85,000,000 copies of his own albums. He has 350 platinum and gold music awards in his collection. He played his stellar Ballad for Adeline over 8,000 times.

Actually, it all started with her, when in 1976 Richard got to an audition organized by French producers. They were looking for a performer, and not just a pianist, but the best, who could handle a piece called "Ballad for Adeline" by Paul de Senneville. At the time, Clayderman was only 23 years old, but he was already quite successful. However, he was named the best for the first time. After a stubborn struggle to sign a contract, Richard defeats 20 competitors. After recording the single, the record sold 38 million copies, and it's time for the producers to be surprised by such luck.

Clayderman's popularity lies not only in the music he performs, but also in the skill with which he does it. The audience is delighted when he easily copes with classical, pop, rock, ethnic music, he is equally good at romantic melodies and complex overtures. Richard's virtuoso game can be compared to author's dishes from the chef in a restaurant with three Michelin stars. Throughout the 38 years of his career, the unique performing talent of the Frenchman has only increased. One of the famous German music critics wrote that Klaiderman did as much to popularize the piano in the world as only Beethoven did before him. Richard himself admits that everything he achieved is due only to his own father, who taught the boy how to make money on the piano keys and the family, which supported and believed in the musician's finest hour.

Klaiderman spends most of his life on tour around the world. One of the biographers calculated that in total the pianist spent 21 years outside his native country. During this time, fans presented him with 50,000 bouquets and gifts. In addition to solo concerts, which are always popular, Richard actively performs with the London Philharmonic, Beijing and Tokyo Symphony Orchestras, New Zealand and Austrian National Orchestras. The list of celebrities with whom he played can be listed for a long time: from A - Aretha Franklin, to Z - Zawinula Joe.

Interestingly, Clayderman is the record holder for sales among pianists… on the black market! More than 35 million pirated CDs of his music have been released, and these are just the ones that could be counted by copyright agents.

Richard Clayderman (pianist) - live at MMDM March 31, 2014

Richard Clayderman was born Philippe Pagès on December 28, 1953 in Paris, France. From early childhood, 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 occupation for which he would like to spend his life.

Entering the Paris Conservatoire, Richard quickly won the love of students and the respect of 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 in a bank, and also began performing with contemporary French musicians as a session musician. It is interesting that very quickly Richard made his way into the groups of the most popular musicians of that time, although it took years for other musicians, but, as he himself recalls, at that time he was ready to play any music for which he was paid, so professional musicians had it is profitable to get a young and promising musician to join your group.

In 1976, Clayderman was invited to interview and audition for the ballad "Ballade pour Adeline" (or simply "Adeline"). Of the 20 applicants for the position of the pianist, it was Richard who was chosen, whose playing style struck 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 in 38 countries to date. Despite the fact that this work was the most striking achievement of the musician, there are several hundred more popular works in his piggy bank, which are successful not only in Europe and the United States, but also in Asia, which is quite protected from Western influence. In many Asian countries, the work of Richard Clayderman is so successful that sometimes it occupies all the shelves in music stores, leaving no room for the masters of classical music - Mozart, Wagner, Beethoven, etc.

Spending most of his time on the road, Richard has established himself as a highly productive musician - in 2006, he performed 200 shows in 250 days, using the weekends only to move and adjust the sound in new places. During his career, he became the author of 1300 works, which were released both as solo albums and hit the screens of televisions and cinemas. In total, about 100 Richard's discs are available today - from his early works to his most recent work.