Now It's Strictly Come Waltzing! André Rieu doesn't have the air of a man on a mission. Relaxing over lunch in his Zurich hotel, the violinist and conductor is engaging company. And, while his wavy, shoulder-length hair would suggest the talented Dutchman might be a bit of a showman on the sly, he blends in unobtrusively with his surroundings.
It is only later, when he plays a Swiss ice-Hockey arena with his Johann Strauss Orchestra, laughing and joking through a two-hour show, that it becomes apparent that Rieu, 60, is a classical musician with a difference.
In December, Rieu also attracted the admiration of the Queen, who complimented him on his 'beautiful melodies' when he stole the show from Lady Gaga and Mika at the Royal Variety Performance. In front of an audience, André and his 50 Piece Orchestra truly bring the music to life.
Wow, another great article! Thank you Sue and John. To perform with Bruce Springsteen, another dream..... Let's wait and see.
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ReplyDeleteSurprised to read that 'Forever Vienna' was a hit in Australia, I did not think it had been released there.