André's Reaction To The Postponement of The Vrijthof Concerts
Concept for a festival-free summer
It was expected,
but now it is official: all festivals and major events in our country (the
Netherlands) are canceled this summer. That was announced by Prime Minister
Mark Rutte last night. (April 20, 2020)
BY ROB
COBBEN, de Limburger
"Due
to the corona virus, the ban on events has been extended to September 1,"
said Rutte. "No events are taking place because we cannot afford the risks
in the coming months. We also want to do justice to the need for clarity among
organizations, ”said the prime minister.
Heartbreaking
André Rieu
reacted disappointed, but he fully understands the cabinet's decision. “Right
now, corona affects our entire lives. Our main concern is the safety and
wellbeing of our beloved fans, musicians, team and audience, all part of the
great "André-Rieu Family". For many, this news is heartbreaking - and
it is very difficult for us to accept this decision. My orchestra and I have
been so proud that since 2005 we were able to welcome visitors from all over
the world to more than 100 concerts in my beautiful home town of Maastricht,
”says Rieu. More than 100,000 tickets and travel arrangements had already been
sold for the series of twelve concerts in July. These will remain valid for
next year's concerts, which will then take place from 1 to 18 July, Rieu
reports.
Thanks John
for this translation
André est déçu, c'est compréhensible et son public aussi est triste de ne pas pouvoir profiter de cette belle musique sur la place Vrijthof de Maastricht mais la santé de tous est primordiale et nous nous retrouverons en 2021 avec toujours la même ferveur devant le talent de ce merveilleux orchestre et son fantastique chef. Bon courage André, des jours meilleurs viendront ! Francine .
ReplyDeleteI am very sad, about what happening everywhere. Here in the US, it is almost the same. Some states are planning to open at least the beaches and some parks. Let see how that goes. But everything else is closed and many people had lost their jobs, sometimes with both of the married couples and with children. So the situation is chaotic. Some are working from home and others are working behind the lines to keep the people feed. I know that your life revolve around the music that you and your orchestra magisterially play and make everybody who go to your concerts happy and enjoy themselves. Andre, please do not despair,keep your spirit high and very soon, with God help this situation will end and you will play again. Take care of yourself and your family. It is the only thing what we can do right now. And pray, pray a lot. I keep listening and watching your videos and with that i feel better, even that many times i cry a lot.
ReplyDeleteGod bless you!! All my Love!
We had tickets for the Oakland, California, concert that had to be cancelled. It was very disappointing. My husband and I were arguing about going because he was worried but I was going no matter what. At least the cancellation stopped a family feud! LOL! I hope he comes our way again! Thanks be to God for his talent and the joy he has brought to so many. I like it that his wife is named Marjorie as that's my name, too. LOVE his music as I played percussion in high school and college and also play the piano and organ. Music is a BIG part of my life and there's nothing like the classics!! Please keep on bringing Joy to the world!!
ReplyDeleteMarjorie Pryor from Rough & Ready, California, USA