Richard Clayderman to perform in town next month

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FIRST CONCERT IN KUCHING: Santiago and Law-Lee at the press conference.

KUCHING: World-famous pianist Richard Clayderman will be performing his enchanting tunes in his first concert here on Nov 7.

Held in conjunction with his latest album, Romantique, the 60-year-old piano maestro, who is known for his remarkably distinctive reinterpretations of classical and popular tunes, will be performing music from the album as well as his popular musical numbers.

Clayderman will be accompanied by his percussionist and 12-piece string orchestra in the concert to be held at Pullman Kuching.

“Richard Clayderman: The Romantique Concert will also feature special playback videos during his performance and we have brought in two special video cameras from France to live stream his fingers gliding deftly over the keys of the piano while he performs,” said Mojo Resources managing director Aylwin Santiago, who is the concert promoter.

“This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for music lovers who have grown up listening to Richard Clayderman’s music to catch the world’s most successful pianist live,” he said at a press conference held at IMH Music House here yesterday.

Among those present was IMH Group of Companies executive director Dr Geraldine Law-Lee.

Beside Kuching, the acclaimed pianist will also be performing in Kuala Lumpur on Nov 4, George Town, Penang on Nov 5 and Kota Kinabalu, Sabah on Nov 8 as part of his tour in Malaysia in addition to touring Singapore, Thailand and the Philippines.

“However, the concert in Kuching is the only venue with a VIP ticket category where it is inclusive of a dinner after the concert as well as a ‘Meet & Greet’ session with Richard Clayderman,” Santiago said adding that the VIP tickets are priced at RM1,500 each.

Other tickets available are priced at RM118 for students, RM218 (Silver), RM418 (Gold), and RM618 (Platinum) and they can be purchased through the Ticket Charge hotline at 03-92228811 or via its website at www.ticketcharge.com.my.

“We are also having a special collaboration with IMH where the school’s students will be able to purchase the tickets at a very special price as well as the Gold Package in which those above 55 years and above can purchase the Gold ticket at only RM368.

The special packages are only available at IMH and those interested are advised to call the school at 082-424658.

A roadshow for the concert from today until Oct 20 will be held at tHe Spring Shopping Mall, Plaza Merdeka and City One Megamall.