Artist description After a career spanning over 20 years, 9 albums, two platinum record, four gold records and three awards for instrumental album of the year (1992-1997-2001). Richard Abel's talent is seriously spectacular. As soon as he was eight years old, the piano's sonority fascinated him, he played by ear. He started classical piano lessons at the age of fourteen while still playing popular music. At the age of eighteen, easy playing either Chopin or a Boogie Woogie, he gave his first concert. Requested by the greatests Today, his talent and vitality, are known the world over. He played with the greatests, first parts of the Glenn Miler Orchestra's tour, also with the Broadway singer Barbara Cook. He also participated to the Miss China Gala without forgetting many concerts given in honor Prince Philipp (A high point of his career) and other political personalities such as the presidents of Costa Rica and Iceland, the former Canada's former General-Governor, the Honorable Jeanne Sauvé and the federal and provincial prime ministers. Instrumental music is without boundaries and when you know his verve and energy, you understand why he is asked for in every corner of the world. His philosophy regarding his career : "I want to enjoy what I do and do it sanely. I let my career guide me, where it leads I'll go. I hope to continue as long as possible with the best musicians, I am happiest on the stage." 45 years old, Richard Abel doesn't plan to stop. Quite the opposite in fact, in full control of his art, he plans to carry on having fun and pleasing his fans. With over 400 000 albums sold in Canada only, Richard Abel creates a real excitement and offers interpretations redefining classic conventions . Inspired by the amazing Liberace, he personnally met a few times at the beginning of his career, Richard Abel chose to be spectacular on stage by mixing humor and dexterity in unison. "Entertainer", Richard Abel has "showbizz" at the tips of his fingers. His perseverance and talent lead him on the greatest stages and he plans to follow this road!

Music Style popular piano

Musical Influences easy-listening, pop, classical, latin

Similar Artists Liberace, Richard Clayderman

Instruments piano

Albums 9 albums,

Location Montréal, Québec - Canada

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