I am rather what we usually call a Pop pianist with my own romantic style.

I am rather what we usually call a Pop pianist with my own romantic style.

Internet has considerably changed the rules. Some artists do not try to become celebrities: the internet does the job for them and makes them, slowly, famous.... without them wishing to become celebrated.

Today, Lan Lan is one of my favourite classical pianists.... Years ago I had a great admiration for Arthur Rubinstein but I have no doubt that Franz Liszt and Frederic Chopin were also fantastic piano players - though there is no way to listen to them when they were performing.

In fact, among the 1000 titles which I have recorded in the past 35 years, there are less than 10% of classical titles.

I think that you can absolutely enjoy your artistic passion without seeking for the cult of celebrity.

The piano by its black and white keys always attracted me, my father showed me how to use... and slowly I got into playing.