Clayderman at the Nelum Pokuna

Richard Clayderman, classical pianist, best-selling record artiste and concert performer dubbed the 'most successful French Act', is set to perform at the Nelum Pokuna on April 8 2016. The concert dubbed 'a real spectacular' is being organised by Hussain Shirufaz of Helix Krest Holdings (Pvt) Ltd.

Having recorded over 1,300 melodies, creating a new romantic style through a repertoire, which combines his trademark originals with classics and pop standards, Clayderman has devoted much of his time performing concerts. Since 2006 he has achieved 267 gold and 70 platinum albums, notching record sale numbering approximately 150 million.

Noted by the Guinness Book of World Records as 'the most successful pianist in the world', Clayderman was dubbed 'The Prince of Romance' by Nancy Reagan. Popular in Asia, Clayderman says he loves performing live on stage, as he receives the opportunity to gain direct contact with his audience. "In concert, with my 10 musicians or a symphony orchestra, I like to mix different tempos, rhythms and styles to evoke all kinds of emotions," he says.

Clayderman's international success has resulted in a punishing tour schedule which, in the past, has seen him play as many as 200 concerts in just 250 days spent outside France.

Event Partners of the Clayderman concert are Yamaha Music and Hotel Hilton Colombo, whilst Media Sponsors are Legends, Yes FM and TV1.

The event is managed by Beats International with Cogent as the advertising partner. Tickets will be available at Yamaha Music Centre, Hilton Colombo and Nelum Pokuna.