Maastricht Celebrates The Day of The "Zate Hermeniekes"
(Drunken Brass Bands)
De Limburger, Jeroen Geerts: The concert was given a new design. For the first
time yesterday Maastricht celebrated the "Day of the Drunken Brass Bands" with André Rieu as special guest.
He was there - his
voice blares through the loudspeakers, but only a few can see him. The podium contains André Rieu, who has been specially invited to conduct all the bands at the end
of the first day of the "Drunken Brass Bands". And who has been
placed in such a manner, that he is only visible to a few carnival celebrants on
the Vrijthof.
When the first notes of
the Maastricht Anthem are sound, the sky bursts open and immediately tens of
umbrellas are being opened. That the ending with André Rieu that was somewhat
chaotic, did not dampen the celebration though. Everyone is together to celebrate.
"I am looking for a supporting act for my US Tour in two weeks" says
Rieu laughingly. And yes, if someone can see his baton, the stand-alone violinist
sings "The Slave Choir song" full out and The Vrijthof is transformed into one great
mass.
Thanks to John for this with the Translation
Magnifique le Carnaval à Maastricht, encore plus beau grâce à la présence d'André, son talent et son charisme. Bravo à lui avec son costume très coloré et tellement seyant. J'adore sa musique, merci Maestro !Une inconditionnelle fan, depuis la France. Francine.
ReplyDeleteI had always enjoyed Rudd, his beautiful music and his joy of play always stand out in my mind. He is forever missed. Always look for him in the older videos. So Happy I got to see him when I attended a concert in Bucharest. I am from Canada and send love for his family and friends Thank you for the music. It is beautiful like you.
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