In fact although I have studied in a Conservatory the classical piano, I do not consider myself a classical pianist.
Richard ClaydermanInternet 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.
Richard ClaydermanI think that you can absolutely enjoy your artistic passion without seeking for the cult of celebrity.
Richard ClaydermanThere are many artists I would like to have the honour to cooperate with. To accompany Barbara Streisand or Paul McCartney or Elton John would be a dream for me as I have a lot of admiration for their voice, their talent and their charisma.
Richard ClaydermanThe piano by its black and white keys always attracted me, my father showed me how to use... and slowly I got into playing.
Richard ClaydermanMy father did not bother that I play not a classical music. He always congratulated me for my development in music, I mean in any music but, he hang on to continue training at the Academy of Music... however, I never mentioned to my teachers that I trained myself at weekends in clubs.
Richard Clayderman