André Rieu: Baking Instead of Playing For The King
Orange Cake From The Kitchen
of The Orchestra Leader
Chapeau Magazine - Normally,
it was expected that André Rieu and his orchestra would perform a mini-concert
today for King Willem Alexander and his family during their planned visit of
King's Day to Maastricht. The cozy Onze Lieve Vrouweplein would probably have
been the setting for this special performance.
But
because of corona all that was canceled and the king stayed at home. The king
of the waltz also, at his home in the Maastricht district of St. Pieter. He
wanted to pay tribute to the royal family today and came up with the idea of
baking a special King's cake, with of course orange as the dominant color. And
because the Maastricht musician never thinks small, it became a big cake, with
whipped cream and all, of which many a family could eat.
André
Rieu in recent years has increasingly seen cooking as a pleasant form of
relaxation and is now frequently in his professional kitchen experimenting with
all kinds of dishes. “When we are on the road with the orchestra, I eat out,
although we always bring our own catering. But at home I can really make what I
like, it is a beautiful and creative hobby for me, which I enjoy. Which does
not alter the fact that I am eager to perform again. But unfortunately we still
have to be patient for a while."
Thanks to John for the Translation and Ineke for the article
Bonjour! C'est bien dommage que la visite de sa Majesté Willem Alexander à Maastricht pour le jour du Roi est été annulée, ce n'est que partie remise puisqu'il semble que 2021 verra cette sympathique manifestation se dérouler au coeur de cette belle ville que j'adore . André fête à sa manière cet événement avec sa créativité de pâtissier, il a autant de talent en ce domaine qu'il en a avec son violon. Bravo à lui et bonne dégustation pour ces merveilleux gâteaux ! Amitiés depuis la France. Francine .
ReplyDeleteThe cake looks fantastic and it is a shame that you couldn't play for the King this year how you used too. But unfortunately this year is different and I know that your Majestic the King will understand that everybody is in the same boat. Better times will come pretty soon, I hope and you will play music again. In the meantime take care of yourself. Love from Florida
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