André Rieu Does Not Need To
Be Successful in Russia Yet
Wednesday April 16, 2014: André Rieu does
not need to be on the fast road to success in Russia yet. The violinist, who is
still a rather unknown there, is trying to very quietly waltz into this country.
"Since I am going to live to 120, there is still
plenty of time for that" says the 64 year old Rieu.
The musician has already been performing in
countries such as Australia, New Zealand and South America. "A year only has 365
days, and this year I will turn 65. Currently we perform about 120 concert in a
year," Rieu explains. "Many more concerts is just not possible. If we do not
make it this year, than there is always next year."
Last week Rieu tried to bring China to their
feet. Tuesday and Saturday the violinist was on stage in that country and hopes
that these shows will be the beginning of a successful career in Asia.
"I would enjoy being able to perform here more
frequently. When I am here, we try to promote us as much as possible." The king
of the waltz also hopes that his concerts will be televised in Asia. "That is
the most important that needs to happen."
Very
Exciting
The first performances in China were very
exciting for Rieu. "You never know how the people are going to react, and
whether they like what we do or not," he further explains. According to the
violinist, the Chinese fans seemed to enjoy themselves. "I did not know what to
expect from the public, especially not in China. But the worries were in
vain."
Rieu finds the public's energy very
important when he is on stage. "I stand in contrast to a regular director, not
with my back to the public, but face them. I see the public the entire evening
and they see me," he explains."The interaction with them is crucial in the
success of the evening. And every evening it is again exciting when we are able
to achieve that."
Although the violinist was excited to
perform in China, the preparations for the concerts were nothing more than
normal. "Just to ensure that I was one hundred percent in charge."
And the nerves are always present with Rieu.
"I always ask myself before I go on stage why I never learned a trade. Still
even before the home concerts on the Vrijthof."
©Translation by John, and thanks to Ineke for sending us this article.
3 comments:
Thanks John, for the accurate translation, and for all you do. Happy Easter to all!
Jennifer D.
Avec son talent et son charisme, André rencontre le succès ou qu'il aille. Sa musique répand le bonheur auprès de tous ceux qui l'écoutent. Merci à lui et son orchestre et joyeuses Pâques à tous! Francine.
Andre is quite right - there is no rush, as he is going to live to 120!! I am sure, eventually, the magical Andre and his incomparable JSO will have 'conquered' EVERY part of this planet! Soooooooo glad Andre didn't become an architect (or a pizza maker!) - this world would be a sadder place without his music.
Moira xx
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