Riopy

• Born and raised in the French countryside, RIOPY (Jean-Philippe Riopy) began to teach himself the piano at an early age when he discovered an abandoned instrument. Without access to printed scores, he began to compose music in his head.
His international career began when he moved to London at the age of 21. From playing in private clubs in Paris and London, RIOPY has gone on to perform at London’s Royal Opera House and Steinway Hall. His unique, rhythmically-driven approach to performing his own compositions soon brought him to the attention of the piano firm Steinway & Sons, which named RIOPY a Young Steinway Artist.
• “This album has been my catharsis since the music started coming to me almost ten years ago.
It’s the world seen through my eyes, or rather, through my piano. It’s evolved into a patchwork of emotions, experiences, beliefs – music that put an end to struggle.
From On a cloud to Old soul, the pieces here came to life and brought hope when I thought nothing could save me. They each have their place in my development; they became my language. I hope the music on this album can reach the soul of listeners the very same way I feel it when I play”- RIOPY