André Rieu Has Christmas Gala in Arnhem's Gelredome

Arnhem A crowded Gelredome was transformed into a full Christmas atmosphere. André Rieu was responsible for it all as he performed twice this weekend in the Arnhem Stadium.

André Rieu filled the Gelredome with a Christmas gala concert and as always, the Limburg orchestra leader presented a great show making it a fun celebration.

In addition to his Johann Strauss Orchestra, the violinist included 28 ice dancing couples brought over from Vienna, as well as the Mastreechter Staar, three tenors and a soprano. But, before he played a single note Friday evening in the Gelredome, Rieu received two gold awards for the sale of two older concert recordings: Live in Maastricht II and Live in Australia. The latest DVD has only been on sale for a week and already has sold more than 30,000 copies.

No DVD recordings will be made of the Christmas concerts in the Gelredome in Arnhem on Friday or Saturday evening. More than likely though, Rieu will return to Arnhem next year. It has to become a tradition. Thank you for the Translation John!