Richard Clayderman – My Classic Collection | With The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra | Vintage Music

A beautiful vintage easy-listening and classical crossover recording from Richard Clayderman, one of the most recognizable romantic pianists of the era, performing with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.

My Classic Collection brings together Clayderman's piano interpretations of well-known classical compositions alongside popular romantic and cinematic themes. The album was released in 1991, with cassette editions documented under Quality Music.

This is an attractive collectible for fans of Richard Clayderman, romantic piano music, classical crossover recordings and vintage cassette releases.

Specifications

• Artist: Richard Clayderman
• Featuring: The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
• Album: My Classic Collection
• Release: 1991
• Format: Compact Cassette
• Genre: Classical / Easy Listening / Contemporary Instrumental
• Recording: Stereo
• Style: Romantic piano / classical crossover
• Era: Early 1990s
• Original vintage release

The documented 1991 cassette edition is identified as Quality Music – 15167, while another documented cassette example carries catalogue 4XL-15167-4.

Track Listing

1. Four Seasons – Spring
2. The Swan
3. Italian Symphony No. 4 – Allegro
4. Aria
5. Waltz in A Flat
6. Cavalleria Rusticana
7. Barcarolle
8. Nocturne in D Flat Major, Op. 27 No. 2
9. Evergreen
10. Hill Street Blues
11. Do You Know – Theme from Mahogany
12. Sleepy Shores
13. Evergreen – Love Theme from A Star Is Born
14. Tara's Theme – Main Theme from Gone with the Wind
15. Over the Rainbow
16. Medley of Four Seasons

The published track listing confirms the 16-track program and credits the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.

Condition

Vintage / Pre-Owned – Visibly Aged

The cassette case and artwork show considerable age and storage wear, including:

• Surface scratches and scuffing
• Wear to the plastic case
• Fading/discoloration associated with age
• Marks and signs of long-term storage
• Artwork appears aged

Playback has NOT been confirmed from the photograph.

⚠️ IMPORTANT – INSPECT & CLEAN BEFORE USE

Because this is an old vintage cassette, the tape and cassette shell may have accumulated dust, dirt, moisture residue or fungus/mould during storage.

Please inspect the cassette carefully before inserting it into any cassette deck. If necessary, clean/decontaminate the cassette before use.

Do not put a cassette showing visible mould/fungus directly into a valuable or vintage cassette deck, as contamination can potentially transfer to the machine's tape path and heads.

Included

• 1 × Richard Clayderman – My Classic Collection vintage music cassette
• Original cassette case/artwork as shown