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About Richard Clayderman
Richard Clayderman is the adopted name of Philippe Pagès, a French pianist. He showed a lot of promise in his adolescent years and was on his way to a career in classical music until financial problems hit his family.
He chose to perform with bands as an accompanist instead together with a day job as a bank clerk. His stars began to shine after French record producer Olivier Toussaint hired him to record for him a gentle piano ballad in 1976.
He has since become known for his albums which also feature instrumental renditions of popular songs, movie soundtracks and well-known classical songs.
Personal Life
His father was an accordion teacher and the first person to teach him how to play the piano. He has been married to a woman named Christine, with whom he has two children.
Achievements
He made it into the Guinness Book of World Records as “the most successful pianist in the world”. He has earned over 70 platinum and 267 gold albums.
Trivia
Before rising to fame, he accompanied the likes of Thierry Le Luron, Johnny Hallyday and Michel Sardou.
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F.A.Q. about Richard Clayderman
When is his birthday?
Richard Clayderman's birthday is on December 28, 1953.
In how many days is his birthday?
Richard's birthday is in 52 days
How old is he?
He is 70 years old.
Where is Richard from?
He was born in Paris, France.