French pianist Richard Clayderman to give concerts in Armenia

Richard Clayderman, the celebrated French pianist and composer known for his performances of ethnic music, is planning a concert tour to Armenia.

He is set to give two concerts, Armenpress reports, citing Invitro Production, the event organizer.

“Richard Clayderman will appear [with concerts] at the Al Spendiarian National Opera and Ballet Theatre on March 13 and 14 under the accompaniment of the Armenian State Chamber Orchestra. The tickets’ sale will start in just a few days,” sources from the company have told the agency.

Clayderman started playing the piano under the supervision of his father, who was a teacher of music. Admitted to conservatory at age 12, he had to play the piano in his early teens to pay his tuition and improve skills. Clayderman became a world star thanks to the Ballade pour Adeline, a 1976 instrumental composed by Paul de Senneville.