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by Sid on 2/13/23Meridian Hall - TorontoListening to Richard Clayderman has always been a great experience. The venue was good too. Closer to a parking station and a short walk helped
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RICHARD CLAYDERMAN IS A PHENOMENON
The French pianist, now in his sixties, has sold more than 150 million records and helped create a new genre of “popular classical” music. He also became an unlikely pin-up during the '80s, courtesy of soft-focus television commercials for his albums that emphasised his angelic good looksand wonderful hair.
"Some people say that my music is 'elevator music'", reveals the 61-year-old musician. "This is their way to make clear that they consider it as a secondary music, a low level music. In fact, it is neither jazz nor classical. It is a kind of soft pop music that appeals to millions of people on the five continents."
For all his achievements, Clayderman's life has been tinged with bittersweet moments. Through his years of success he was entangled in a number of unsuccessful romances which belied his cherub-next-door image.
"My father's wish was that I become a piano accompanist. He would never have hoped that I become what I am today. No doubt he would have been very proud. I regret that he passed away a few months before [my career took off]. I still remember when Olivier Toussaint offered me the opportunity to record 'Ballade pour Adeline'," Clayderman recalls.
"He said, 'Let's do this recording for the pleasure, not to expect that it sells more than 10,000 copies. Honestly, neither he nor I could imagine that it would sell more than 20 million copies and that it would open the door to my career with the fantastic opportunity to record more than 1000 titles and to perform more than 2000 concerts over the past 35 years."
POPULAR MUSIC
Clayderman understands that the classical world can be snobbish towards those who sell millions of records. It isn't really his world. He doesn't play for elitists but rather for ordinary people. He is an entertainer, not an upholder of musical traditions stretching back decades."It is true that I attended classical music conservatory and had a classical education before deciding not to devote my life to classical music. My classic studies are the essential base to what I do today. I often say and shall always say that I am not a classical pianist. I am a popular pianist. In France we say 'pianiste de varktes'."
Rating: 5 out of 5 Rating: 5 out of 5 Magical Musical Experience
by T. on 11/20/19Town Hall - New YorkI have been a fan for @ 40 years and have wanted to see him n concert for all that time. The experience was as fabulous as I anticipated it would be. He truly created a magical musical evening.
Rating: 3 out of 5 the audience
by P. D. on 10/10/19Arena Theatre - Houstonpeople can enter in or out anytime while the performance is on. it is kind of music event at park.
Rating: 3 out of 5 Better than watching TV
by Warren on 10/9/19Arena Theatre - HoustonRichard Clayderman is a talented Pianist but pales in comparison to Ferante & Teicher that I saw years ago. His canned accompaniment detracted from the concert. He also was accompanied by 4 local musicians but due to the heavy reliance on recorded accompaniment it was not always easy to tell if the local musicians were really playing or faking it. I would not go back to see him again, but he is talented. In contrast I saw Johnny Rivers last year at the same venue and I am going again to hear him this year. Yes the music is different but I don't like paying to watch musicians act like they are playing when they may not be playing. The rest of the crowd seemed to enjoy the concert.
Rating: 5 out of 5 GREAT!!
by F. A. on 10/9/19Arena Theatre - HoustonIt was a Great Experience!!! Nice place and awesome service
Rating: 5 out of 5 My dream come true
by X. Y. on 10/9/19Arena Theatre - HoustonIt is pretty exciting to see the person in person who used to appear in MP3 player rolling titles.
Rating: 4 out of 5 Clayderman.
by m. M. on 10/9/19Arena Theatre - HoustonVery good show. Lots of humor. I thought the prerecorded backing track spoiled the music. In my mind a live drummer would have added to the show.
Rating: 5 out of 5 The best
by Iris on 10/9/19Arena Theatre - HoustonThe best concert in Houston, motivated the kids to learn piano, wish he would come back sometime later.
Rating: 5 out of 5 Excellent
by M. T. on 10/9/19Arena Theatre - HoustonGreat but concessions were not good, we need more variety
Rating: 4 out of 5 A little miffed
by Bill on 10/9/19Arena Theatre - HoustonThe Clayderman show itself was terrific! However, the stage at Arena Theater normally rotates so that everyone gets a chance to see the “front” of the performance. Unless I just missed it during ticket purchase, there was no indication that the stage would be stationary during the performance. Unfortunately, the tickets we purchased gave us seats where our view of the performance was entirely from the rear of the performance. Had I known, I would have sought different tickets so we could have “seen” the show. Miffed!
Rating: 5 out of 5 Such amazing piano concert!
by Green fairy on 9/30/19Queen Elizabeth Theatre - VancouverSplendid lights, background video, a great pianist, Richard Clayderman, wonderful music, unforgettable night with full house audience!
Rating: 3 out of 5 Clayderman concert.
by Anonymous on 10/9/18Orpheum Theatre - Los AngelesI was expecting to hear him play most of the piano melodies that made me a big fan of him. But somehow the concert turned into a kids' show. Children running towards the stage after every performance. I wanted to leave in the middle of the concert, but i had invited a friend to come with me, so i stayed throughout the concert. Had i known how the concert was going to be, i would have bought cheaper tickets, instead of the front row tickets i bought.
Rating: 1 out of 5 What a disappointing performance!
by vf20120 on 10/8/18Orpheum Theatre - Los AngelesI love Richard Clayderman music since I was a teenager. This is my first time attending his concert. However, this concert completely shattered my dream for him as a pianist. The stage setup was weird with the piano in the backdrop. The mixer of the 100% orchestral accompaniment had completely destroyed the taste of his piano music; I have been longing to see at least one of his piano songs in solo performance, and it did not occur. It was such a regretful performance. He does not deserved to be claimed as a pianist because there was no advance technique displayed in his piano playing at all. I would not want to see his show ever again.
Rating: 5 out of 5 What an amazing night!
by xyzag on 10/7/18Orpheum Theatre - BostonRichard Clayderman is the BEST!! So glad to get to see him playing in Boston.
Rating: 3 out of 5 Richard Clayderman
by Anonymous on 10/5/18Orpheum Theatre - Los AngelesWhile Richard Clayderman is a highly talented pianist, his show is lacking a full orchestra. Playing along with recorded material does not cut it. Step up, bring in the full orchestra and increase the price of the tickets. Respectfully, Charles Pluim
Rating: 2 out of 5 Not very professional
by MAESTRO55 on 10/5/18Orpheum Theatre - Los AngelesThe show was at a very amateur level, unfortunately. Sound was very unbalanced and the production for a performer of Clayderman's fame was very sub standard. Also, on several occasions, he was playing along to his recordings. You could hear two pianos playing at once! Although they had 10 string players onstage, they were pretty much there for show. There is no question that Clayderman has made a contribution to simplistic and beautiful music as his album sales have shown, but this show was not anywhere near the level it should have been for a pianist who has sold 100 million records. Maybe this was the first show of the tour and they will address these issues.
Rating: 5 out of 5 Great pianist with a sense of humor
by RMNikki on 10/4/18San Jose Center for the Performing Arts - San JoseWe really enjoyed the Richard Clayderman show. The music was amazing! Richard has a great sense of humor and made the show very lively, fun and entertaining. We would love to see him again next time he comes to the Bay Area.
Rating: 5 out of 5by Anonymous on 10/3/18San Jose Center for the Performing Arts - San Jose Amazing evening, so gracious and engaging with the crowd. A gem that hopefully will come back again to SJ!
Rating: 5 out of 5by ritaHyr on 10/3/18San Jose Center for the Performing Arts - San Jose Great experience! Glad to meet my childhood idol in San Jose.
Rating: 5 out of 5by SallyOu on 10/3/18San Jose Center for the Performing Arts - San Jose It was an amazing concert. Richard Clayderman was very talented and humorous.