Downpour In Last Rieu Concert in Maastricht

Downpour In Last Rieu Concert in Maastricht

 

From The Limburg Newspaper: In the Downpour in Maastricht, Rieu's audience was fully hit. Music lovers who had looked forward to a nice evening with André Rieu, got a wet surprise. The weather Gods were not favorable to the waltz king and his audience. During the entire show the rain came pouring down. The crowd, who tried to protect themselves against the water with a poncho (provided by André), was fully hit.

 

Rieu tried to keep up the spirit: "I've heard the rain stops ..... Tomorrow," the violinist joked.

 

Some visitors had waited for a while, but left the last show of the Vrijthof concert series before the end. Bernd and Ilona Jürgen from Dresden also decided to seek shelter. They had traveled 600 miles especially for the Rieu show. "But this was really too tough. After an hour in the downpour, we just had to leave."

 

Although the rain came pouring down on Saturday night, Rieu said it was no reason for cancellation. "We only cancel if there is a danger to our audience, and that was not the case. Imagine that you have traveled from Sydney to Maastricht especially for the concert, you don't let down because of a few raindrops. By the way: The atmosphere was great, right from the start. It was a fantastic evening. "

 

Thank you to Ineke for the Translation of the Article!

Beauty in Maastricht

International Beauty in Maastricht During André Rieu Concerts

Chapeau Magazine Tedje van Gils Wed. July 20, 2017 Wonderful that attendees look so well groomed and beautiful. This year ten concerts will be performed at the Vrijthof square. People from all over the world travel to Maastricht to attend an André Rieu concert and you'll notice that going through Maastricht. Not just by the dozens of international buses parked all over the town, but also by the people who walk around. Last weekend it was busy, busy, busy in Maastricht. Hotels are fully booked, restaurants are running well and shopping streets are crowded. Not only people from England, Germany and France came to the city of Maastricht to experience a fairytale evening with André Rieu, but also people from Brazil, Australia and America. Eighty nationalities are present, that's what Rieu himself told Chapeau's chief editor and interviewer, Jo Cortenraedt
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The concerts attract about 11,000 visitors per night: 8,000 at the Vrijthof square and another 3,000 on the terraces. You notice it and you feel it all. I myself am not going to André Rieu this year, but it is on my bucket list. As a Maastricht resident, you must attend this spectacle at least once in your life.

What I'm doing this year is enjoying all the international beauty which walks around the city on the concert days and the evening rituals. People look very well taken care of which is especially noticeable with the somewhat older international visitors. Stylish clothing, beautiful jewelry and nice makeup. I really enjoy it! It's nice to see how much attention people spend on their night out. And no, that's not superficial, because preparing yourself for a concert is also a form of relaxation. Extensive shower, prepare clothes, treat yourself well with a good body lotion and then apply the makeup. And for the men it starts with a shaving ritual and ensure the hair is neatly combed and styled. Plus they wear their most beautiful suits, ties and shiny shoes.

And it's great to see how everyone looks forward to the concert. I imagine how everyone gets ready for the evening in the hotel room. A final check in the mirror, another touch of favorite perfume and they are ready to go out and enjoy a memorable evening with André Rieu.

 Thank You to Ineke for the Translation