The third of six children, andre was encouraged by his mother at the. For three weeks the entire city is turned into one large, vibrant party. Strauss waltz the beautiful blue danube piano arrangement youtube the beautiful blue danube andre rieu duration. Andre was born to andries antonie rieu and his wife as the third of six children. My partner and i have been great admirers of andre music and his orchestra for years have all his music on cd s and dvd s. These prints are of sketches are from a book published in 1845 and credited to r. With concert movies and live events, the dutch violinist andre rieu dazzles. She must be very proud of the son she gave the violin to when he was only a five year old little boy, and. Currently, he has 80 and 150 musicians in his band. So the only pictures you will find on this site are older pictures taken for their book and for publicity. Its a coincidence because now they are making a childrens movie about dartagnan, rieu enthuses. For at least the last twenty years, my personal life has been so bound up with my work that the story of my personal life would sound pretty much the same as the story of my career especially as my wife marjorie has been so closely involved from the start. Film violin passion facebook videos books style musica movie. Dutch violinists brand of schmaltz divides classical critics but.
Andre started taking violin lessons at the age of five, the beginning of a love affair that would never end. In the city theatre he started playing in the jeugd symfonie orkest youth symphony orchestra and eventually became the second violinist of the lso. The superstar violinistconductor leads his johann strauss orchestra and the salon orchester maastricht as you hear 38 of his. Andre rieu, the maestro of the masses new york times, a weapon of mass. He has two older sisters teresia and cilia, two younger brothers robert and jeanphilippe, and a younger sister gaby buirmarieu. Jeanphilippes book jean philippe, modern kids, violin, history, film. Video clips from the coolest one and the irish steal andres heart. The many enthusiastic international visitors are an important part in the creation of this atmosphere, but local residents are also sure to book their tickets a year ahead of time. I dont very often cry when listening to music but this hit every emotional fibre.
Home for the holidays by andre rieu on amazon music. Andre rieu photos 1 of 355 andre rieu photos andre rieu during the tv show heiligabend mit carmen nebel on november 23, 2016 in munich, germany. Andre rieu news newspapers books scholar jstor january 2016 learn how and when to remove this template message. Andre rieu and his brother classical music, violin, holland, victoria, celebrities. Best known to audiences through his appearances on carols by candlelight and on channel 7s good friday appeal for the royal childrens hospital, melbourne. Andre rieus wikibio, affair, married, wife, children. I love the fact that so many young people have found their life partner in my orchestra. Feel i know the rieu family well, just as if they are our next door friends. Ive been playing andre rieus on repeat while i work lately. Home for the holidays by andre rieu 602537096275 cd. Booktopia andre rieu, my music, my life by marjorie rieu. Revel in the enchanting sound of andre rieus violin, along with his incomparable johann strauss orchestra.
The violin is so beautifully played in this that i could listen to it all. Lin comes from an artistic family and was the second of eight children. She took a long time to decide between ballet, singing and the violin. Hotel ducasque replaced the aging webcam in july 2014. Rieu had been due to perform in the us with the johann strauss orchestra later this month, but was forced to call off the tour following the presidents new travel ban. Andre rieu bagpipes show with 300 bagpipes performing amazing grace.
Andre rieu, violinist, conductor of the johann strauss orchestra, superstar, famous and. A fairytale castle, a balmy evening, a superstar violinist playing to a captivated audience liz jones receives a command performance from maestro andre rieu at his dutch home. Please click here to see the images of the new high quality webcam facing the vrijthof square in maastricht. Andre was born to andries antonie rieu and is the third of six children. We have failed to determine your language automatically. Buy andre rieus album titled home for the holidays to enjoy in your home or car, or gift it to another music lover. One person wrote and told me it was put into their car s player as they went thru the city viewing the christmas lights. I wanted to make everyone in the world happy with my music. Noone can pull at your heartstrings, move you to tears and make you laugh quite like the king of waltz.
My life my music cd will feature the music that andre rieu performed in his earlier years, featuring the particular music. Andre rieu my music my life by marjorie rieu cheap. Billboard magazine has placed him on the list of the worlds most successful male touring artist. Jan 01, 2012 the music is so beautiful and andre rieu is a genius on the violin. Resultat dimages pour pictures of andre rieu image, style, pictures, decor. I enjoyed the light way this book was written, interesting too.
Revel in the enchanting sound of andre rieus violin, along with his incomparable johann strauss orchestra, worldclass sopranos and the platin tenors. Andre rieu is a violinist, conductor and international classical music star,who has won the hearts of millions of musiclovers throughout the worldwith his extravagant concerts and sellout tours. After all, the rieu concerts are an event that cant be missed. Andre leon marie nicolas rieu born 1 october 1949 is a dutch violinist and conductor best.
The dutch violinist made the generous donation to a youth foundation, which provides music lessons for children whose families cant afford. Horst ossingerpicturealliancedpa, via associated press. My partner and i have been great admirers of andre music and his orchestra for years have all his music on cd s and dvd s and had the pleasure of seeing him live in london. Yes, i want to receive the andre rieu newsletter with tour alerts of concerts in my. Violin with orchestra, arranged 20 violin with orchestra 17 excerpts. Andre rieu amazing grace with violin, bagpipes, tin whistle, drum corps, and symphony amazing grace andre rieu if you like bagpipes, this is a little taste of heaven. Book awards book club selections books by author books by series coming soon kids books new releases teens books this months biggest new releases. Americas golden age childrens illustrator the bedtime book by jessie willcox smith this sssssooo reconates with me from my own childhood. Jeanphilippe rieu autographs his new book the discovery of freedom, me, you, us, an inspiring book which is written as a component of his inner path to the growth in consciousness which has created a great source of inspiration and creativity in andre rieus brother. Nov 29, 2014 its a coincidence because now they are making a childrens movie about dartagnan, rieu enthuses. I was a fan of tintin and in one of the books, the professor sold his. Music has the magical power to heal and to bring people together like no other art form. Andre rieu is a violinist, conductor and international classical music star,who has won the hearts of millions of musiclovers throughout the. The unique encounter resulted in this dvd of the dublin concert at the end of an impressiv.
Rieu has also created a children s book about a fairy named marie with an added dvd. Together they have turned classical and waltz music into a worldwide concert touring act, as successful as some of the. Rieu is a dutch violinist and conductor best known for creating the waltzplaying johann strauss orchestra. Linda leccese violin sjamaes children s choir children s chorus technical credits adolphe adam composer. Andre rieu s love of the violin is heard in every note. Following his very successful 70th birthday concert in cinemas, andre rieu invites you and your loved ones to a spectacular evening of music from his hometown maastricht. When i was studying the violin at the music academy. Com for more news and interviews, go to sues johns andre rieu fans harmony parlor fan web site. Played by andre rieu orchestra in maastricht, netherlands. Picking up the violin at the tender age of five, he has been classified as a true violin genius and has transformed some of the muchloved classics into contemporary masterpieces. The career of dutch violin superstar andr rieu spans more than 30 years he is not only a firstclass entertainer, he is the king of waltz. One of the best recordings of violin music i have heard. Born in the netherlands in 1949, andre started taking violin lessons at the age of five, the beginning of a love affair that would never end.
After the immense popularity of the first edition of this fantastic book, a special gift edition with cd is now available. The music is so beautiful and andre rieu is a genius on the violin. We wish you a merry christmas decca by andre rieu violin. Rieu is a violinist, conductor and international star following sales of more than 10 million cds worldwide. Superstar violinist andre rieu is the worlds most successful. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience. Children s books teen books audiobooks large print books. Andre rieu, my music, my life andre rieu official fanshop. The book was released thursday and was immediately a super success. Greatest hits by andre rieu available on cd alibris music.
When i was small, only five years old, my mother gave me a violin. Theres painstaking precision to the words and design of his second book. One person wrote and told me it was put into their cars player as they went thru the city viewing the christmas lights. He grew up surrounded exclusively by classical music. With his extravagant concerts and compelling tv specials he has won the hearts of millions of music lovers. As a young catholic boy, he sang in the children s choir of the impressive romanesque basilica of st servatius. Andre rieu commemorates a remarkable 30 years since the founding of his beloved johann strauss orchestra with a brand new album, amore. Andre rieus wife, marjorie rieu, has written a children s book. Browse a new selection of discounted kindle books each month. Born in the netherlands in1949, andre started taking violin lessons at the age of five, the beginningof a love affair that would never end. My music, my life by marjorie rieu, 9781740666572, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide.
A maestro for the masses, if not the critics the new york times. Our arts programme includes everything from childrens theatre and craft to opera, ballet and theatre streamed live on our giant cinema screen. Along with his 60piece johann strauss orchestra the largest private orchestra in the world, andre has created a global revival in waltz music, staging. Rieu founded johann strauss orchestra in 1987 alongside with 12 members. Andre started taking violin lessons at the age of five.
Andre rieu is quite simply a musical phenomenon like no other, a true king of romance, having sold a massive 40 million cds and dvds and notched 30 nr. I loved this song as a teenager and taught myself to play it on the piano. Its about a set of years old twins who experience the most exciting adventures in andres castle. Andre rieu bagpipes show with 300 bagpipes performing.
My music, my life by marjorie rieu, 9781784880392, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Watch andre rieu perform in his home town of maastricht. Andre rieu cancels usa tour due to the coronavirus travel ban. Violin cool pictures entertainment videos heart fun music fin fun. The book arose out of the stories he used to tell his children at bedtime when they were little. This road continues on forever and never ends, says jeanphilippe rieu.