Highest Carnival Award for André
Rieu
Maastricht Feb. 5, 2015: A new - and at the same time a very high award from the Tempeleers - has been awarded to André Rieu on Thursday morning. 't Joonk Leech,( New or young Light) is what this jewel is called, and dates from an ancient tradition of the Momus Society, the forerunner of today's Maastricht carnival.
The comparison with the
Trichter, granted by the municipality of Maastricht to individuals or
institutions on social or cultural areas of particular value to the capital of
Limburg, can safely be made.
With son Pierre in
attendance, a contingent of Tempeleers, Garderizzjemint, Kachelpiepers (Stove
Pipes) and a battery of photographers and film crews, all watched as Prince
Odin hung the decoration around the neck of the most famous Maastricht Citizen ever.
Prior to that official moment, Tempeleer president Henk de Jong read André
Rieu's merits. A long list of special performances and moments.
Rieu, who together with the
Johann Strauss Orchestra, is ready to depart for Berlin, told the audience that
as a Mestreechter citizen he was very delighted with 't Joonk Leech award. He
once again emphysised the point that music brings people together. "You see that
during my concerts, but just as well as with carnival." He added: "You can very
easily compare one of our concerts with one of the basic principles of carnival.
During both events, there are no ranks or classes. Everyone is equal and
together everyone is enjoying the event"...
"It Joonk Leech" was the
highest distinction during the Momus reign. At that time the Momus members
maintained close ties with the Jesters Academy in Dülken, Germany, and the Momus Society incorporated
a variety of the Academy's symbols."
Thanks to John
for the Translation
2 comments:
Une nouvelle médaille pour André! C'est magnifique et je suis très heureuse pour lui ! Son talent est immense et il mérite tellement d'être honoré au sein de sa ville natale à laquelle il apporte la notoriété avec ses fabuleux concerts sur la place du Vrijthof ! Félicitations cher Maestro et merci pour nous donner tant de bonheur avec cette merveilleuse musique! GOD BLESS YOU ! Francine.
Well deserved sir, hopefully this will reflect in more concerts in your home town of Maastricht ��
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