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Renowned French pianist Richard Clayderman recently gave a concert at Yangzhou Grand Canal Theater, bringing mesmerizing melodies to local audiences.
Against the dreamy blue backdrop, Richard Clayderman, dressed elegantly, plays the piano at Yangzhou Grand Canal Theater. [Photo/yznews.cn]
The concert served as Clayderman's heartfelt ode to music and eternal love. It opened with a specially composed piece, Welcome to the Show, followed by the artist's best known pieces, including A Comme Amour, Ballade pour Adeline, and Mariage d'Amour.
A woman in a red gown plays the pipa during the concert. [Photo/yznews.cn]
Highlighting his deep appreciation for Chinese culture, Clayderman also presented a series of works incorporating Chinese traditional elements. Collaborating with a pipa (a four-stringed Chinese lute) player, he performed a fusion of French piano classic La Vie en Rose and Chinese folk song Jasmine Flower, creating a harmonious blend of Eastern and Western traditions.
The concert was equally breathtaking visually. Dreamlike lighting shifted in sync with the music — radiant as daylight one moment, soft as moonlight the next — crafting a romantic, ethereal atmosphere that transported listeners to a musical paradise.
As a longtime favorite in China, Clayderman holds records for the most performances in China, collaborations with Chinese musicians, and adaptations of Chinese repertoire by any foreign artist. His return to Yangzhou this year rekindled a timeless musical love affair, offering an extraordinary auditory experience that celebrated art and cross-cultural connection.
