André
Rieu Musician or Mountebank?
Martin
Buzacott - He's a byword for kitsch, a shibboleth among the classical
cognoscenti, but André Rieu is also one of those rare
classical musician who can fill stadiums and reach an entirely new audience. Is
he just a musical showman, or are we underestimating him? From Australia, Martin
Buzacott explores the phenomenon that is André
Rieu.
Thanks to Ineke for sending this
2 comments:
Lots of sour grapes in the classical music world. Quality always shows through in the end.
Thanks for this!
Jennifer D.
AR and the JSO give much pleasure to many thousands of fans, as can be seen by the happy faces at their concerts. This music fills a gap in the market which is enjoyed by many. Don't listen if you don't like it!
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