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Wiener Festwalzer/And the Waltz goes on
'The waltz must go on’, was the wish of the nineteen-year-old (now Sir) Anthony Hopkins when he composed a waltz. Now over forty years later, his wish has come true. André Rieu has arranged his piece successfully and the world première of ‘And the Waltz goes on is’ has taken place! And it is now finally available on CD!
In addition to this fantastic waltz, the album contains other waltzes by your beloved André himself. The waltz exists in every corner of the world. The Viennese waltzes are of course famous, but how about this melancholy waltz from Finland ‘Valse Triste’, the French ‘La petite Valse’? And a fabulous piece composed by André himself is the waltz ‘Dreaming of New Zealand’ – a homage to that country. As well as the breathtaking scenery, André was inspired by the New Zealanders, with their spontaneity and attitude of ‘life goes on’. This album includes two versions: one instrumental, and one sung by Hayley Westenra.
We hope you enjoy listening... and waltzing!
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In addition to this fantastic waltz, the album contains other waltzes by your beloved André himself. The waltz exists in every corner of the world. The Viennese waltzes are of course famous, but how about this melancholy waltz from Finland ‘Valse Triste’, the French ‘La petite Valse’? And a fabulous piece composed by André himself is the waltz ‘Dreaming of New Zealand’ – a homage to that country. As well as the breathtaking scenery, André was inspired by the New Zealanders, with their spontaneity and attitude of ‘life goes on’. This album includes two versions: one instrumental, and one sung by Hayley Westenra.
We hope you enjoy listening... and waltzing!
Moonlight Serenade
The album Moonlight Serenade has been nominated for a Classic BRIT Award as ‘Classic FM Album of the Year’ for 2011!
This fabulous CD consists of a selection of the most beautiful romantic melodies ever recorded by André Rieu.
Let yourself be transported by the Emperor Waltz, the Love Theme from Romeo and Juliet or the famous Venetian serenade ‘Barcarolle’. This fantastic album also includes the moving aria ‘O mio babbino caro’, a medley of Mozart melodies and one of the most beautiful waltzes by Johann Strauss, ‘Tales from the Vienna Woods’.
But that’s not all! There’s a great bonus DVD so that you can see André Rieu whenever you like. Enjoy the amazing ‘Bolero’ or ‘Nessun dorma’ against the gorgeous backdrop of Schönbrunn Palace.
Always & Forever
She was born in Australia but her parents are of Dutch origin. The soprano Mirusia Louwerse was discovered a few years ago by André Rieu and has since become a permanent presence as a soloist in all of his worldwide performances. Rieu is proud of her and is proud to present her to the world in this solo album. Singing in no fewer than six different languages, Mirusia has recorded pieces that she sings during the Rieu concerts. These include duets with her friend and colleague Carmen Monarcha, a few well-known Australian works and many ‘classics’ such as Ave Maria, Time to Say Goodbye, Send in the Clowns and Memory.
Rosen aus dem Süden
What could be more delicious, now that autumn is with us and the days are getting shorter and darker, than to close your eyes and let this romantic new CD from André Rieu take you back to the warm sunny days of summer?
The waltzes ‘Rosen aus dem Süden’ and ‘Dunkelrote Rosen’ allow us to see the summer in our mind’s eye once again in all its glory. Then listening to ‘Carnaval de Venise’ is pure delight, and with ‘Il Silenzio’, ‘The Rose’, ‘I dreamed a dream’ and ‘Les feuilles mortes’ we can gently dream our way into the autumn.
Once again it’s pure enjoyment listening to this wonderful new CD from André Rieu. Why not have a look at the track list now and start looking forward to 19 (yes, 19!) fabulous new titles!
Songs from my heart
Limelight, Ob blond ob braun, melodies from the musical My Fair Lady and the well-known Memory from the musical Cats, sung by the soprano Suzan Erens, the emotional ‘Concierto de Aranjuez’ by the composer Rodrigo... there’s just no end to the new CD ‘Songs from my Heart’. A joy for the ear and balm for the soul. André’s passion for music is clearly heard in every note and every enchanting melody. ‘Songs from my Heart’... specially for you, from André Rieu.
You'll never walk alone
A new chapter in André's discography unfolds with his album You'll Never Walk Alone. This is an André Rieu "Songbook" - and the songs are those of hope and inspiration.
While retaining everything about the sound of his recordings that his fans know and love, André ventures further, evoking the sound of great orchestras of the 1950s and 1960s.
The program is music entirely new to his discography, and they include tracks requested by fans (two of these being the huge 1960s hit Elizabethan Serenade as well as Nearer, my God, to Thee) to songs from musicals - two from My Fair Lady and one from The Phantom of the Opera.
There are classical favourites beloved by all - Beethoven's tranquil Moonlight Sonata and Elgar's Land of Hope and Glory.
There's a song that for a time acquired pop status - Time to say goodbye. And in a similar vein, André as composer in Yours Forever, a song he wrote for the victims of the recent Australian bushfires in Victoria.
And then there's the title track - a huge sporting song in the UK with no less currency in this market: You'll Never Walk Alone.
Ich tanze mit dir in den Himmel hinein/Dancing through the skies
‘This must be a piece of heaven!’
That’s what they must have thought when they first met – my two hundred-year-old Stradivarius and the enchanting young singer Mirusia. It was love at first sight! And who was the Cupid who secretly kindled this beautiful romance? Of course, Johann Strauss! And the love-darts that he shot were his grand Viennese waltzes. It was these that made the two of them fall head over heels in love.
And I? I am the happiest man on earth, because I have been witness to this great love! Evening after evening I have the pleasure of playing the immortal Strauss waltzes all over the world on my old Stradivarius. And when I hear the stunning voice of Mirusia over it, Mirusia who at the tender age of nineteen won the world-famous Dame Joan Sutherland Opera Award, I can only say with Josef Strauss, ‘My life is love and laughter!’
So, I wish you great pleasure with my new CD, Dancing through the skies / Ich tanze mit Dir den Himmel hinein!
Aus meinem Herzen
Limelight, Ob blond ob braun, melodies from the musical My Fair Lady and the well-known Memory from the musical Cats, sung by the soprano Suzan Erens, the emotional ‘Concierto de Aranjuez’ by the composer Rodrigo... there’s just no end to the new CD ‘Songs from my Heart’. A joy for the ear and balm for the soul. André’s passion for music is clearly heard in every note and every enchanting melody. ‘Songs from my Heart’... specially for you, from André Rieu.
Der Fliegende Holländer
Were you there? In July 2004, in the Parkstad Stadium in Kerkrade? No? You mean you missed the best party of 2004? Well now you have the chance to catch up on the party you missed with the CD The Flying Dutchman! André himself picked out the pieces of music which best reproduce the atmosphere of this unique concert, and included them on the CD. The pieces are hits from past and present, world-famous waltzes, marches, melodies from the world of opera, operetta and musicals, and you can sing along piece by piece (although you may not be able to hit the high 'G' together with our soprano Carla, but that's why it's so special!) So join the party with André Rieu, the Johann Strauss Orchestra and our sopranos Carla, Carmen and Suzan, whose magnificent number 'Manhã de Carnaval', (the morning after the carnival) also gives voice to the melancholy side of a party...
André Rieu Im Wunderland
Once upon a time…
As a child I had only to hear these magical words and I would find myself transported to the land of fairy-tales. I would dream of a beautiful princess with long, golden curls and myself as the prince waiting to carry her off on his white horse, away to his castle.
Fairy-tales… even the word is magical, and even for us adults it calls up a world in which you can float away on romantic dreams. I let this be my inspiration for this new CD. Together with my wife Marjorie, I have searched out the most beautiful fairy-tale music for you from all over the world.
So come with me to Fairy-tale Land, gently close your eyes and dream of princes and princesses, shimmering castles in the sky and strange and wonderful things. Enjoy the lovely music, and may you live happily ever after!
With love from
André Rieu
André Rieu Live in New York
After the successful concert in Radio City Music Hall in New York, it was inevitable: the new CD from André Rieu and his orchestra is, naturally enough: ‘André Rieu, New York Memories!’
‘New York Memories’ allows André and his Johann Strauss Orchestra to be heard in a new way. It is incredible how versatile this talented violinist and his orchestra are. In New York, after all a city where people are used to quite a lot, they managed to turn the entire Radio City Music Hall on its head in a very short time with their repertoire.
The melodies André Rieu and his orchestra played there have now been brought together on this fantastic new CD: ANDRÉ RIEU, NEW YORK MEMORIES.
André Rieu has created a unique mix of the high points of American and European romantic music. Besides the well-known tunes from films and musicals, he also plays the world-famous hit by Frank Sinatra ‘My Way’ and the fabulous ‘Music of the Night’ from The Phantom, both as wonderful violin soloist, as well as the moving ‘Nuns’ Chorus’ by Johann Strauss and the fiery Italian song that is so popular in New York, ‘Torna a Surriento’.
Alongside André Rieu and the Johann Strauss Orchestra, this CD brings together the Platinum Tenors and the sopranos Suzan Erens, Carla Maffioletti and Celine Saleh.
Suzan Erens sings, more impressively than ever, ‘Don’t cry for me, Argentina’ and, together with Carla Maffioletti, the moving ‘Pie Jesu’ by Andrew Lloyd Webber.
Other highlights of the CD will doubtless include ‘I will follow him’ from the musical ‘Sister Act’, ‘Amigos para siempre’, the stirring waltz from the film ‘The Godfather’ and, entirely unexpectedly, the superhit ‘A whiter shade of pale’, daring but wonderful as a violin solo accompanied by a Hammond organ.
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