Tuesday, July 04, 2006 8:27 AM
Dr. Joseph Barboza wrote:
It is nice to know that people of all ages appreciate and enjoy the music Andre Rieu brings to us. In my personal view, music is always a reflexion of our soul and character! Happy Forth of July, and enjoy the gift of music that is always available to the ones who dare to exercise their freedom to escape the "noisy sounds" of this generation to contemplate the blessings of the JSO music.
Tuesday, July 04, 2006 8:40 AM
Webmaster Sally wrote:
Happy 4th of July to you too Dr. Barboza. I think world wide the 4th of July has come to symbolize Freedom and I am THANKFUL to those who have given their all so we can live free.
I have to tell you a funny story about "noise". I installed a very nice stereo system in my car. (I spent a good deal of time on the Bay Area Freeways). I never could stand it when someone would pull up next to me and blast obscene, curse fulled, vulgar noise to fill the air with their hatred music.
So now, I crank up the Andre Rieu and blast right back!!!
LOL Do I get Looks. Some people have even given me the thumbs up. I suppose they too are sick of the ilk that blares junk at us.
Tuesday, July 04, 2006 5:55 PM
Marlene Warren wrote:
Chalk one up for Sally!! I have to admit that I tend to do the same thing...I turn my radio up quite loud when along someone who has their music...excuse me...I mean, "obscene, curse-filled, vulgar noise" (so well put Sally!) turned up too loud to appreciate anything beautiful.
Dr. Barboza...I could not have said it any better than you did!
Andre and JSO music is music for the soul and the beauty of his music is spreading, and in my heart I know that more people are beginning to appreciate the true beauty of his style of music. I know that I've been more at peace with life since I've known Andre's music.
It's almost as if he knows what people need in their lives and he plays his beautiful violin music to make people happy. All his songs are wonderful and have a special place in my heart. He plays with class, style and heart, he puts his all into it and his expressions tells us that he too feels the music!
Freedom...I believe that more people this year are feeling the desire and the need for a meaningful 4th of July...I see more patriotic people this year and get the feeling that Freedom is more important now than ever.
Life is really beautiful when we have so many great things to love and live for. Take care all.
Wednesday, July 05, 2006 7:52 AM
Webmaster Sally wrote:
Marlene, I think that is a good observation about people seeking a meaningful 4th. Maybe they are coming to realize the need to cherish and support our freedom. I hope so.
Wouldn't it be wonderful if Andre's Dream of everyone putting down their weapons and becoming friends, came to be?
I just purchased tickets for Andre Rieu & his JSO in Sacramento, December 1, 2006. The Christmas concerts are beautiful beyond words. To me, last year there was more of the violin. I had 4th row seats and the music vibrated throughout my body. I still hear 'Mary's Boy Child'. Andre played it lower in tone and richly filled with a lush and intense blending of harmony. It brought tears to my eyes.
Wednesday, July 05, 2006 3:54 PM
Marlene Warren wrote:
Sally, thanks...you just brought back an incredibly wonderful memory from Andre's concert last year. To say how much "Mary's Boy Child" meant to me as Andre played it last year...well...there are just no words to describe it!! It was beautiful beyond words. I don't know if I have ever been so moved by a song as I was with Andre's beautiful rendition of this song. To watch him up there on the stage, lights on him as he plays us this incredible piece of music, solo, sent goosebumps all over me, and tears in my eyes too. You could hear a pin drop in the arena. If I could only have that song on a dvd, I would wear it out listening and watching Andre play this. I have been listening to it on cd all year, and when I do, I get those goosebumps and I can see Andre playing it in my mind.
You have a nice way of putting it..."Richly filled with a lush and intense blending of harmony." I truly will miss his Christmas concerts this year. Thanks for listening.
Thursday, July 06, 2006 8:08 AM
Webmaster Sally wrote:
The power of music. I too listen to Mary's Boy Child & The Holy City year round.
There is an outdoor chapel at Lake Tahoe & I would love to hear the songs there. It would be a church service all of it's own.
I just purchased tickets via www.ticketmaster.com to this year's Christmas Concert in Sacramento. I hope everyone checks for tickets in their area.
Thursday, July 06, 2006 11:13 AM
Shirley wrote:
I would love to be able to see a Christmas concert. Talk about a moving experience! How could you not have tears?
Wednesday, July 05, 2006 9:37 AM
Shirley wrote:
It does seem as if there was more of a spirit of patriotism this year. i had thought it gone for a long time, then came 9-11 and it came back, we were again united,then it seemed to slip a little, but I was happy to see it back yesterday.Growing up I remember the patriotism so very much & I still get cold chills when I hear Kate Smith's GOD BLESS AMERICA.And, bless his heart, I surely do miss Arthur Fiedler at the Boston Pops, nobody could play the Sousa marches like he! It was especially touching this year to see some of the veterans, saluting the flag, with tears in their eyes. seems like when we, as a people, come together, we are at our best.
Thursday, July 06, 2006 4:10 PMkatalin e krisch wrote:
God BLESS AMERICA, for many reasons. I like the song the most. I am very greateful, that this Country gave me a home after I left communist Hungary illegal, I needed a place and asylum, America gave this freedom to me. Took me 7 months to get my american visa, but I will never forget the day I landed here, and 5 years later become an american cityzen. Thanks America, God BLESS AMERICA! Kati
Thursday, July 06, 2006 4:19 PM
Shirley wrote:
And Kati, God bless you! It is you & many others, at an earlier time, who came thru Ellis Island, who probably understand freedom in a way we can not comprehend.
Thursday, July 06, 2006 5:23 PMkatalin e krisch wrote:
I was one of the lucky one, did not have to go to Ellis Island, strait to Colorado from New York La guardia. I had my spronsors, My husband,s Family, So I kind of had it easy, after I left Hungary, had to stay in Italy/ my vacation place/ wait out the imigration papers. Sure it was worth the wait. I am as American as You are Shirley. Thanks! Kati
Friday, July 07, 2006 7:48 AM
Shirley wrote:
Yes Kati, you certainly ARE as American as I! A man once wrote"What constitutes an American? Not color nor race nor religion. Not the pedigree of his family nor the place of his birth. Not the coincidence of his citizenship. Not his social status nor his bank account. Not his trade nor his profession. An American is one who loves justice and believes in the dignity of man. An American is one who will fight for his freedom and that of his neighbor". I believe this. when I read some of the questions that the immigrants had to answer to apply for citizenship, well I can tell you that many who were born here can still not answer!
Friday, July 07, 2006 5:32 PMkatalin e krisch wrote:
well put Shirley, I had to study all these among other things, but it is nothing comparing to the life I had in my home Country. The more I can learn the happier I am. I could not lose my accent, but I am OK. Kati
Thursday, July 06, 2006 8:09 PM
Webmaster Sally wrote:
Hi Kati: We are all glad you are here and thankful you are an American. You are a positive part of our country.
Friday, July 07, 2006 5:06 PM
Marlene Warren wrote:
Kati, I was very moved by your statement. It touched me. I'm proud of America when wonderful things happen to people from all over the world that makes them happy. It's one of the reasons I love this country so much. We have the ability to help the world and give them peace and happiness and a place to live and love and be free. I'm so happy you are happy here. Just know in your heart that there are many people who are happy you are here too! I believe America did for you what every human on earth deserves, a place to live and be free and at peace.
Friday, July 07, 2006 5:29 PMkatalin e krisch wrote:
Beautiful Marlene, I do love this Country, I never thought other than American!. I always cry when I hear or sing the National Anthem. It is such beautiful music, gives me goosebumps just like andre,s beautiful music, just for different reasons. I enjoy both. Kati
Thursday, July 06, 2006 12:15 PM
Shirley wrote:
Sally, I forgot to tell you,I was looking thru your site to see what's new & I checked "news". I'll bet I'm not the only one who sometimes forgets, but I read about Joel. I copied the address to send my "dollar",wish I'd read it sooner!Anyway, i get caught up in the blog thing & forget you have a whole website to check out!
Thursday, July 06, 2006 8:00 PM
Webmaster Sally wrote:
Hey Shirley: I too forget to look at all the site, when I visit websites.
That story just got me. They aren't asking for much, and they just want their child to live.
I do not know the family, never met them, just thought I'd do a little bit. You're a softy like me.
Friday, July 07, 2006 8:45 AM
Carol LaCore wrote:
This was a very heart warming blog. I was born and raised in the USA and some-times forget what others have gone through to possess the rights and freedoms we take for granted. My grandson, Jon, is in Iraq right now. He is a medic and has a blog of his own. He posts entries on a regular basis and his July 4 entry was so very moving. I wish I weren't such a techno-dummy as I would love to share it with everyone. God bless America and keep our soldiers safe.
Friday, July 07, 2006 6:41 PM
Shirley wrote:
Carol, thank your grandson for us.We have "Red Friday" every week here where I live,just to remember our service men & women in prayer. we wear our yellow ribbons that say "til they all come home".
Saturday, July 08, 2006 5:53 AM
joe miller wrote:
looking at the pictures from Vienna sure brought back memories of Maastricht last year. Imagine sitting in the audiance 11.00 in the evening eating a waffle piled high with cherries and whipped cream suddenly all the lights go out except for starlights on the stage and it looks like the stage and the tv's are suspended in air with the music in your ears. I looked up at the sky and thought here I am 4000 miles from home for the first time in my life with Andre and JSO it doesn't get any better then this. I will see them in N.Y. and hopefully in California for a Christmas show but I haven't decided which to fly out for
Saturday, July 08, 2006 10:16 AM
Marlene Warren wrote:
Yes...such decisions, such excitement! I know that I could not decide if I had to make a choice, so, as I always do, I would take ALL of them...if I had the opportunity. Sounds like a wonderful time Joe!
Monday, July 10, 2006 3:50 AM
Shirley wrote:
I can imagine that Franco is very happy today, being Italian,since the Italians won the World Cup.Congratulations to the Italians!
Tuesday, July 11, 2006 4:52 AM
LORRAINE wrote:
SHIRLEY... you are right ....franco probably is ecstatic....he is a very outgoing guy and expressive also....someone should congratulate him in andre's guestbook...i'm running alot at the moment so it won't be me....i haven't read their guestbook in awhile...i bet people already did! wouldn't you just love to fly to italy and celebrate!
Tuesday, July 11, 2006 5:03 AM
Shirley wrote:
Yes, that would be nice!And I remember two things that Franco seemed very proud of,one being his country, the other his young (at the time) son.He was very much the proud papa as he showed his pictures.Andre does have the nicest group to work with.
Saturday, July 15, 2006 6:24 PMkatalin e krisch wrote:
Carmen is back on the Schonnbrunn pictures, very beautiful. Does anyone know is She back for good,? I hope. She is so lovely! I hope to see more of Her. Kati
Monday, July 17, 2006 2:06 PM
Arie from Holland wrote:
What I heard is, that Carmen is already independent and has a manager to find concerts for her all over the world. If André has a special or he wants to make a DVD of a concert he contract her for that occasion. At the end of the year Carla and Suzan will be independent too. The good news is they will appear on André's DVD's that's a kind of an agreement. I suppose until André has found new young talents. Arie
Monday, July 17, 2006 4:34 PM
Shirley wrote:
Arie, does that also mean that Carmen, Suzan & Carla will no longer be at most of the concerts we go to? Only on dvds?And.....maybe you could answer Mackey's question about the violin player that used to sit next to Cord. That was before my time.
Monday, July 17, 2006 11:34 PM
Arie from Holland wrote:
What I wrote was a gossip, but it looks real. There are so many questions and mystery around Carmen and I adore her too. I saw her July 14th in Maastricht. It was my first concert and I was amassed and grateful to saw her in live and heard her voice and looked at her in the same dress as in the pictures from Vienna. What an emotion!
As a fan I am new since Feb. 2006, when I missed Carmen. I found her singing in Belém March 9 in Brazil. I gave this news to Sally. See Update.
When she was singing in Vienna, I heard that Carmen would come also to Maastricht, where she studied and lived for 4 years. Carmen, Carla and Suzan speak Dutch. They have sung for André about 4 years now, and I wished too, that they would sing forever for him until they are old and fat. I would adore them any how as my favourites.
They fly away just now when they are famous. It is hard for us, but it should be so. At my age of 71, I still could fall in love now with the more then beautiful Carmen, but I never met her.
André will never disappoint us, and could ask them to sing in his concerts as often as possible. André has been always as a father for them. They will sing with pleasure for him. I am sure André will find new talents and you will adore them too. It could also be possible, that they sign an extension of their contracts for a year or so. Carla did that last year.
I don't know anything about old JSO members, Mackey. Once I liked Renate Dirkx and suddenly she was gone. Than I liked Carmen and suddenly she was gone too. It is hard, but that's live! Wish me strength, I do it for you.
Tuesday, July 18, 2006 8:01 PM
Webmaster Sally wrote:
Hi Arie: Oh how was the concert? Did you get to meet a lot of the fans? Enjoy the show? Talk to Carmen? Visit with anyone in the JSO?
I think you are right about Andre always bringing us new talent. Sad as it is to see things change, young people do like to move on. As with the Tenors we have new voices and personalities to replace those who have gone, but we never forget them.
I hope all is well with you.
~Sally~
Wednesday, July 19, 2006 12:45 AM
Arie from Holland wrote:
Hallo dear Sally, There was the habitual Sound check in the afternoon and I took some pictures near to the stage. These pictures were not successful, a pity.
Suddenly I saw Carmen walking fast and far away leaving the concert area. I couldn’t reach her. Carmen was already gone.
I had a letter from Brazil from Dolly for her and for Carla.
July 14 2006 we had a Fan dinner in the restaurant Charlemagne. You can see clearly the name of this place at the moment when André plays just in front of it, at your homepage. All the Fans were so sweet to me they hug me and kiss me if I was an old friend. They knew my name already. I felt very happy.
The concert was a highlight for me. I don't have pictures from it.
The next day July 15 2006 we had a Fan picnic in the “Stadspark” Here I could meet more fans from Germany.
Arie
Sunday, July 16, 2006 9:55 AM
Shirley wrote:
SALLY! You did it to me again!when did you put up the Andre pictures on the photo gallery? AND!THE POSTCARDS! How cool!I got a few last year, love them because I collect old postcards anyway. Have some dating back to the early 1900's.Got quite a few from CA., places I'll bet are no longer there.But I don't have too many out of the country,those are nice you have on your site. Thanks for sharing
Hi Shirley: I just added more today too! Iris sent a few lovely photos from Wien. It looks like everyone had a grand time and Yes, there is a new photo of......CARMEN!
Aren't postcards fun? My girls and I would send ourselves a postcard from every place we visited. We must have sent thousands.
Sunday, July 16, 2006 1:29 PM
Barb Henderson wrote:
Hi Everyone! Yes, the postcards are very nice, Sally. THANKS! I am at Bill's sister Dot's and have not been on this site in a very long time. My computer at home is set up with this site as a "favorite" so it is easy to get to. I was not even sure I remembered the correct e-address, but wallah, here it is. What fun it is to read your posts, Shirley, Kati, and Sally. I feel like I am sitting having coffee with you all during a little "chit chat". Wouldn't that be fun? Getting together and sharing in person. But, hey . . we are so very fortunate we have this site!! Today I viewed the Vienna photos on Andre's site. WOW! It IS good to see Carmen, isn't it? Such a beauty! All the fans that got to go to Maastricht will really have (or had) a treat getting to see her again. Sure would like to hear she is back with the JSO permanently! Shirley, I did not know you collected postcards. I will keep that in mind from now on. And, Sally, what a great idea to send postcards to yourselves! What wonderful memories for your girls. You have them in a photo book? WONDERFUL idea. Hopefully pics and comments will be coming soon from friends that are in Maastricht! Stay cool everyone! Barb H
Hey Barb: Glad you remembered our internet address. I wish we could all get together for a chit chat. We would talk up a storm.
Vienna looked like a beautiful and romantic concert. The stuff to dream about. Iris Schilling sent me some photos and I've placed them on the PhotoGallery page. (she & her husband take great photographs!)
Many of our friends are in Maastricht right now. It will be fun to see their stories and photos too. We can dream we are there.
Cool? What is that? Here in Fairfield, CA it's about 100 today. Yuck. I have the air on and watered the yard this am. Anything to beat the heat.
Wish I could see you all, and would love to meet those of you that visit our site. There is nothing as nice as our AndreRieuFans.
~Sally~
Sunday, July 16, 2006 5:46 PM
lorraine wrote:
so true sally, andre rieu fans ARE nice...and YOU are ONE of the NICEST ones!!!... HOT HOT HOT here in NY as well. We just came home from a show in the city...boiling....so glad to be in the air now...
all of us getting together....that sounds like the most wonderful plan!
Monday, July 31, 2006 12:38 PMkatalin e krisch wrote:
Just do not forget about me Ladies, I would like to be at that coffee table with You all, I am sure I would make You smile. I love coffee also, but a nice get together would not hurt. Maybe we can work on it at the next visit of Andre,s in Texas? Or just go some other place it is OK with me. I love the USA, It is beautiful! Kati
Thanks to Iris for the lovely photos and to Shirley for posting them. I have a brief question about one of them. Do I notice Marc Doomen in one of the pictures containing some of the brass players. Marc played the french horn before Noel came along. Is Marc back or was he just a guest. I hope Noel is there too.
I am anxiously awaiting my Songs from My Heart DVD from the boutique. Are there any new DVD's out. I have bought all that I could get from Barnes and Noble. I have watched my stash to death and still need more.
I am THRILLED that Carmen appeared at a recent show. I know we are all praying for her return. She was an excellent part of the JSO. All of the others are GREAT too. I hate seeing any of them go anywhere else. It's like breaking up a family.
If anyone can tell me the name of the male violinist from several years back, I would greatly appreciate it. He had brown curly hair and was usually playing next to Cord Peters. He was in the Royal Albert DVD, Dreaming, Live in Dublin, etc. I plan to order some of the books from the boutique. I think one covers the orchestra members.
Thanks for all of the hard work maintaining this wonderful site.
The JSO Member you ask about is named Jan. He is tall with brown curly hair. (love his hair!) I will ask those in Maastricht right now, to see if they saw him. (remember the Dutchies pronounce J as we do Y .. Yan)
Jan played with Andre and his JSO for years, and I've seen him at a few of the newer DVDs so maybe at times he still plays on the specials. I am not certain about that.
Thanks so much for the information. Now I know what to call him. I am especially pleased to hear that he might show up with Andre sometime. He had the kindest look about him. He was always smiling (they all do). He was in alot of the early DVD's, but was absent in later ones. I really liked him.
I may try to buy one of the books from Andre's boutique that is about the orchestra. I don't know if it is in English or not. I amde my first order from andrerieu.com on June 30th and I still haven't received the order. I must admit, I am getting a little nervous. It should have been here by now.
Thanks again for you kind assistance. Best wishes and God Bless.
Macky
Wednesday, July 19, 2006 8:40 PM
Chris wrote:
Don't worry Macky, each of my orders from the Boutique has taken about 6 weeks to arrive - sit tight. It will be well worth it when your treasures arrive.
Thanks for the encouragement and reassurance. I am just completing week 4. Since you have waited 6 weeks, I won't go into panic mode just yet.
Thanks again,
Macky
Monday, July 31, 2006 12:44 PMkatalin e krisch wrote:
Did You get Your order yet? You always can check Andre,s site about the shipment, just check Your account. I would not wait six weeks, too long, check with them via e-mail at the helpdesk. Kati
Is this the JSO Member? (knew I'd find the photo if I actually looked!)
This is what Andre had to say:
Jan Baruschke, violin
We met Jan and Cord while taping a television show in Germany. They introduced themselves to me and said they were very interested in playing with the Johann Strauss Orchestra. I arranged an audition for the following day. Their enthusiasm was overwhelming: that very same day they both gave notice to their landlords and within a week they had moved to Maastricht. Jan still commutes regularly to Lübeck to complete his violin studies.
Jan has a great love for old violins. His hobby is tracking down lovely instruments that haven’t been played for years and restoring them to good condition.
UPDATE: New Jan info and photos. I'll post them on the JSO page of our favorite website soon.
Yes, that is the JSO violinist that I was referring to. As usual, you have come thru with more informtaion than I would have hoped for and PICTURES!!
Jan and Cord have always impressed me with their enthusiasm. Jan has the kindest, nicest look about him. He must be a tender caring soul if his facial expressions mean anything. I also love the spot on the Dublin DVD where Cord blows a kiss and a wink at the camera. It is hilarious. The women in my house just love Cord and Jan. I have been around music professionals since childhood. Most of them were "quirky" to be as nice as possible. The JSO seem to be so down to earth and pleasant. Every fan account I've read about encounters with orchestra members have been how nice they are. That's rare in the professional music world.
Thanks again for all your help in my quest to learn more about all of these wonderful people that have brought so much joy and beautiful music into our lives. You're a treasure Shirley.
Macky
Thursday, July 20, 2006 7:57 AM
Sally wrote:
Hi Macky: Shirley is a treasure and I enjoy seeing her and Dan when I attend the concerts in Dallas. Shirley lives in Joplin, Mo.
I, Sally live in Fairfield, CA and it is HOT HOT HOT here this week. (yuck!) I'm looking to trade with someone who has cooler weather.
Anyway...I'll work on that page for Jan and I will send you another photo I found.
Sally@AndreRieuFans.com
Thursday, July 20, 2006 8:14 AM
Shirley wrote:
Hi Sally, if you want "cool" don't come here to Mo.! We could go to upper Wa. where one of my sister's lives. I'm enjoying the picture of Jan as much as Macky, I never knew his name.I'd love to hear or see something of Jo sometime, he was a favorite of mine.
Please forgive me for not paying attention when I was posting this morning. I knew that you had posted the info. I had posted with Shirley in the past and just got confused.
I greatly appreciate the tremendous effort that you put forth keeping all of us fans in good information and pictures of our beloved "Andre and company". Thanks for the personal attention and letting me know who these wonderful people are. Thanks for your email. I look forward to hearing from you, but don't rush yourself on my account.
Thanks again WONDERFUL SALLY.
It is scorching here in south Louisiana too. I live 45 minutes north of New Orleans and 45 minutes east of Baton Rouge. The temps are in the upper 90's and then factor in the humidity for a heat index around 105. Lots of fun.
Macky
Thursday, July 20, 2006 8:07 AM
Shirley wrote:
Macky,I do not mean to embarrass you here, but I believe you have my name & Sally's confused. She is the one who posted the pictures and answered your questions. Of course you can call me all those wonderful names anytime, but in this case they belong to Sally, our beautiful webmaster. Wish I did have her "smarts"!
Thursday, July 20, 2006 11:26 AM
Macky Myers wrote:
Thank you for bringing the error to my attention. I just wasn't paying attention when I looked to see who had posted the information.
Dearest WONDERFUL SALLY, thanks for your kindness and hard work. My most humble apologies are with you. Thanks for the kind email address. Don't put yourself out on my account. You have already given me more than I could have expected. Kudos to all of you wonderful people. This board is a joy.
Macky
Thursday, July 20, 2006 9:26 PM
Chris wrote:
Hi Sally, Any idea what Jan is doing now? As far as heat - I don't think any of you would want to come to Southern Idaho right now either - 101 today and 106 expected by the end of the week. That's fairly normal for us in July, though. Other than the July heat here, the famous Idaho wilderness is a wonderful experience most every month of the year for the outdoorsy type!
Friday, July 21, 2006 5:41 AM
Shirley wrote:
Chris, so you live in beautiful Idaho? I go to a very interesting web blog with all kinds of pictures of your beautiful state. maybe you've seen it?
Monday, July 31, 2006 12:53 PMkatalin e krisch wrote:
Shirley, I never get disappointede in You. If someone have a question, You try to look it up, any way You can, answer, get pictures, spend the time on it for us. Lovely! Thanks a million. Always nice to read about the members of the JSO, comings and goings, we do not know it all. We thank You for all the info. It is the greatest pleasure to read writings from You and Sally, and all the rest. You always come up with new ideas> Maybe this is what You do at night, HOT, so You thinking of the next subject. It is very Hot in Colorado also, records every day,do not come here either. Maaybe the Mountains offer some relief. Kati
Monday, July 31, 2006 10:29 PM
Chris wrote:
Hi Shirley, Sorry - I just now saw your message. Yes, that looks like the Idaho I know. Although, the foothills & surrounding areas around Boise are awfully brown this time of year. I love it here. I've moved away several times and keep coming back. I haven't seen that blog before - could be fun to explore . I always have hopes that Andre & JSO will come here someday - until then, Seattle, Portland or Salt Lake will have to do.
Sunday, July 16, 2006 2:18 PM
Shirley wrote:
Hi Barb, say "hi" to Dot too. aren't those Vienna photos something.the size of that palace!could fit my whole house in a powder room!!! Oh my yes, i wish we all did live close enough for coffee&chit chat!I did miss Carmen at the concerts (Dan was devastated), but maybe they will have her on dvds or specials. "Staying cool" is the name of the game now!
Thanks for the Ticket Information Lil ! It will no doubt be used by many to get those good seats that are available right now.
(AndreRieuFans are the best for sharing these good tips!)
Saturday, July 22, 2006 5:28 AM
Shirley wrote:
QUESTION? IS EVERYONE VOTING FOR ANDRE?This is a fun thing to do & with all the fans he has surely we can move him on up the list.
Saturday, July 22, 2006 11:19 AM
Marlene Warren wrote:
Hello to everyone! Been reading, actually catching up on reading all that I have missed in recent days. It's hot here too, I'm totally wore out today. It was 104 yesterday here, 100 today, and that's so rare for this area. Very humid too. I love the sunshine but dislike the heat.
I'm voting everyday for Andre, I get so excited when I see the numbers rise.
All the information on Jan and Carmen the others are very interesting. One of these days my memory will kick in and I will actually retain all this. Until then, it's so very nice to read what all of you write. Sally, you and Shirley and many others have so much great information and it's one of MANY things that makes Andre and the JSO so very interesting for us fans out here in the world who are at your mercy when it comes to information.
Anyway, thanks for all you write. Your efforts are great appreciated!
Saturday, July 22, 2006 8:59 PM
Webmaster Sally wrote:
Hello Everyone. I hope you are all having a wonderful weekend. I have heard the concerts in Holland were great even though there is a heat wave there right now.
I can tell you, in Fairfield, CA it was 115 today and right now at 9pm it is 107. The weather board warns of high heat again tomorrow with another 115 day expected.
Gosh, hope we don't all melt!
Saturday, July 22, 2006 9:15 PMLinda wrote:
Hey all you around New York. Spread the word and get those seats filled for the July 29th concert at Radio City. It would be wonderful to see it a sell out, especially with it being recorded for broadcast.
Saturday, July 22, 2006 11:09 PM
Marlene Warren wrote:
Well, I cannot be at the New York concert unfortunately, however...I will be there in spirit!! If that helps to count as a sell out I would be very pleased ) I hope all the seats will fill up...I hope Andre doesn't have to look out there to any empty seats. Take care all!
Sunday, July 23, 2006 12:31 AM
Ineke Cornelissen wrote:
Hi Shirley and all the American fans!! ARE YOU STILL VOTING FOR ANDRE??? I think so!! Because he is climbing higher and higher. Now he passed Benny Neyman and reached place 15 (Benny 17). Voting is easy: www.persoonvanhetjaar.nl . Click the word STEM (next to Andre's photo). Fill in your email address and click STEM again. That's all! In a while you'll get a return email. You have to confirm your vote by clicking on the blue line. Than you have definitely voted for Andre!! Do it every new day. Andre deserves to end up very high!! Thank you. Ineke.
Sunday, July 23, 2006 8:33 AM
Shirley wrote:
Oh yes,I VOTE FOR ANDRE every day! I think he should be "person of the year"!For one thing, Jesus is "person of the ages", and for heaven's sake, ELVIS IS DEAD! So let's help make Andre #1.
Sunday, July 23, 2006 8:57 AM
Marlene Warren wrote:
Yes Shirley, I agree! Let's make Andre #1!!! We CAN do it you know!! All we need are the votes! There are plenty of fans to make him #1!
Monday, July 24, 2006 7:17 AM
Webmaster Sally wrote:
I certainly like the older Elvis songs, but I wish he had lived in a little different era where maybe he could have been happier. One of the nicest tributes to him is Wayne Newton's The Letter. If you can ever see the video you will be in tears.
And yes I agree. What is it with those who think Elvis is a fry cook in Kansas?
Here are the Lyrics to The Letter:
One more phone call from a friend Just to say how hard it’s been How their hopes and dreams have scattered With the wind They don’t see that I’m there too How it breaks my heart in two Just to make it through this night’s all I can do
Help me Lord I need the sun to drive away The shadows in my mind Help me Lord I need someone to guide me When the path is hard to find Even though the crowd surrounds me I’m still standing all alone When I know I can’t go on Help me Lord
As I awake again today And my pain won’t go away And the face I have to wear Shows a smile Now my nights are so alone I just wish I could go home I don’t know if I can make it another mile
Help me Lord I need the sun to drive away The shadows in my mind Please help me Lord I need someone to guide me When the path is hard to find Even though the crowd surrounds me I’m still standing all alone When I know I can’t go on Help me Lord
I feel so alone sometimes The night is quiet for me I’d love to be able to sleep I am glad that everyone is gone now I’ll probably not rest tonight I have no need for all of this Help me Lord
Help me Lord I need the sun to drive away The shadows in my mind Please help me Lord I need someone to guide me When the path is hard to find Even though the crowd surrounds me God I am so all alone When I know I can’t go on Help me Lord
Monday, July 24, 2006 6:28 PM
Marlene Warren wrote:
Hello everyone...When I lived in Vegas I watched a Wayne Newton show in which he read the letter that Elvis had written to him, and yes, it was very sad. I've always felt that Elvis was never able to get over his mother's death...I'm sure that is only a part of the reason. Anyway, I was a fan (big fan!) and loved his music, still do, I just cannot listen to it anymore because it always reminds me of him. I always felt for him, even though he had so many fans, he was still sad in life.
I believe in my heart that the reason I love Andre and his music so much is because of the happiness it brings to me, the peace of mind and I know that he does so much for people...he seems extremely happy doing that.
One man can seem happy and is not, the other seems happy and is. I believe what we make up in our lives for ourselves is what we put forth. It's always rewarding to do for people, it can certainly make you happy making people happy.
Sometimes I wonder how much listening and enjoying Andre Rieu has made people more aware of being kind and happy and making other people happy?? I think that many have.
Hi Marlene: You have got it right. I know that this music makes me happier and therefore I am happier towards others. I smile more, am a bit more outgoing (I am very shy) and I reach out to others more. Sometimes I blast Andre's music and tune out the traffic as I drive home, and by the time I arrive, all is well.
Tuesday, July 25, 2006 3:48 PM
Marlene Warren wrote:
Sally, you said you smile more, are more outgoing (I'm shy too) and you reach out to others more. It seems that Andre's music can and does do that.
This music (most of it) has been around for a very long time. I was in Borders Sunday looking in the classical section of the cd's...and even though I have all of Andre's cd's, I always hope there is one that I have missed and I can buy that new one. Anyway, I wanted to get some other classical artists so that I can listen to their music some of the time, like I used to. I tried about 8 cd's and none of them sounded like Andre. Andre's music is unique unto itself...there is none that I've heard that makes me feel as his does.
It is amazing how Andre's music makes me happy!
Tuesday, July 25, 2006 2:58 PM
Shirley wrote:
Sally, which video is this on. My sister is a real die hard Elvis fan & she said she has never heard this song, neither have I.Where might I find this one?
Monday, July 24, 2006 7:12 AM
Webmaster Sally wrote:
Testing emailing system. (emails have been clogged.) Monday July 24 2006 @ 7:12 am pst.
Monday, July 24, 2006 11:06 PMLinda Stinner wrote:
I am really not sure how the guest book and the blog work. I'm trying to figure it out. Hope I get the hang of it sooner than later. What is the difference between them? Anyway I wanted to say, Sally, I love the thought you put on the site, "The Beauty of the Music is equal only by the Charm of the Man". I think we may have another great sweatshirt idea, ha! What do you think?
Tuesday, July 25, 2006 6:45 AM
Webmaster Sally wrote:
Hi Linda! I think you've got another winner. I wish I had that for the upcoming concerts.
This forum type Blog & Guestbook gives me more control and allows us to better track our posts. You can subscribe to the blog and have new posts emailed to you, or you can click the links and travel through all the pages. More options!
Good to 'see' you again. I hope the heat has not been too bad your way.
~Sally~
Tuesday, July 25, 2006 3:34 PM
Marlene Warren wrote:
Hello Linda, I agree, that would be a great sweatshirt idea...well, for the cooler weather otherwise maybe a great bumper sticker, or, banner, or...??? I too love that sentence, it says so much of the way we feel.
Sally, I agree, it would be nice for upcoming concerts! I actually would like to have it for my car too...with a picture of Andre added to it.
Tuesday, July 25, 2006 1:27 PMLinda Stinner wrote:
The temp in Woodland Hills, CA was 119 degrees a couple days ago. That is close by to where I live. We are in the 100's, but not THAT high!
Wednesday, July 26, 2006 12:18 AMLinda Stinner wrote:
Speaking of bumper stickers . . . I have had some Andre stickers made in the past by www.makestickers.com. You can design your own. There is one that says in large red script lettering, "I wish I were (fill in the rest) . . . at an Andre Rieu concert! Next line www.andrerieu.com. The bumper stickers are about $.89 each if you order a hundred. If we have enough people interested, I'd be happy to order them and mail them out. Share some thoughts.
Saturday, July 29, 2006 3:35 PM
Marlene Warren wrote:
Yes, have a wonderful time tonight everyone! You will of course, how can it be any other way at an Andre concert?
Sunday, July 30, 2006 4:55 PM
Barb Henderson wrote:
Is there anyone else out there that is as anxious as I am to hear about last nights concert in New Yawk, New Yawk? Bill and I are finally back home after a couple of weeks of "nursing" his sister. I took Andre along so I could listen as I worked. I again say, Linda Stinner, it is so good to read your posts again! Talking about sweatshirts, could your friend embroider on T-Shirts? The whole of the USA is under a HEAT alert! Awful. Everyone, have a wonderful week!
Monday, July 31, 2006 12:00 AMLinda Stinner wrote:
Hi Barb, The embroidery can be put on a T-shirt. It looks best if the fabric isn't real thin though, but has a little body to it. When we did the sweatshirt project, several men, and some ladies too, sent T-shirts. Anyone who wants a T shirt or sweatshirt done, can send your shirt directly to Barb in Ohio and she will ship it back to you. I have her address, etc. Contact me lindastinner@yahoo.com. It would be fun to do another round of shirts, and perhaps come up with a new idea for it. Are there some of you out there that have some ideas? Share your thoughts and maybe we can come up with a new design. The other designs are always available too. The New York concert sounded tremendous. I am so proud of Andre and the JSO!!!
Sunday, July 30, 2006 6:52 PM
Barb Wilson wrote:
O Lord yes Barb H., I am dying to hear or read about NY. Andre's site has some good entries......it makes you want to hear more and more and more and long for the DVD....Cheers, Barb W
Monday, July 31, 2006 8:51 AM
Marlene Warren wrote:
Yes, Oh Yes! I am really anxious to hear all about the NY show! In detail of course!
Monday, July 31, 2006 12:42 PM
Shirley wrote:
ditto for me!From what I hear about Andre "dancing on top of a piano", now I'm scared to death for him! What if someone says to him, before a show, "break a leg" AND HE DOES!! Gosh, I hope he's very careful!
Monday, July 31, 2006 1:05 PMkatalin e krisch wrote:
Some people from another country might not know what break a leg means. I asked about it right a way, I am glad I know it now, it is for good luck. So break a leg is not so dangerous, because it is american. Yes, I hardly can wait until some body coming out with some beautiful writings and pictures from New York? Would be nice to know about the recording also? Does PBS will sell it for us, or just keep it for their own purpose in the future, promoting the program? Kati
Monday, July 31, 2006 1:59 PM
Shirley wrote:
You are so right,Kati!To "break a leg" is a saying for good luck on a performance, but it is an American term. Personally, I always thought it a bit strange to say that anyway. As for the NY concert, it's my understanding that the video will be available, when or how I don't know.
Monday, July 31, 2006 6:44 PM
Marlene Warren wrote:
We'll all think positive and know that that phrase really means "good luck"...I have no idea WHY they ever started such a "negative" phrase?? I know it has something to do with show business. We all know that Andre is way too graceful to literally "break a leg" What I've seen of the New York pictures and stories so far, it must have been quite a concert! Ooh how I wish I could have been there.
Monday, July 31, 2006 7:17 PM
Shirley wrote:
Well I guess from what I read that show business is somewhat superstitious,like you say the opposite of what you mean, and another strange thing is it's considered bad luck to whistle in the dressing room before a show! Wouldn't you like to know how all these ideas get started? As long as Andre's careful I don't care what he does! He certainly brings everybody to life!
Tuesday, August 01, 2006 5:42 AM
Sarah wrote:
Hello everyone! I'm new to this site. I enjoysurfing it very much. Sally, thank you so very much! I'm only 14, but in love with Andre's music! I too, play an instrument-the piano. I enjoy it very much. Musically, Sarah
We are all happy to meet you. The piano is a wonderful instrument and if you play piano, you can play most anything. I think piano one of the prettiest of all musical sounds.
I live in Fairfield, CA so we are not just Fans & Friends, but Neighbors too!
Webmaster Sally
Friday, August 04, 2006 10:31 AM
Ruth Morgan wrote:
Hi Andre Fans, My husband, Jim, was reading Business Week and an article referred to a website, www.youtube.com where people can post and view videos on various subjects. If you do a search for Rieu, you will find videos by amatures at the concerts. One that I watched was from the recent Vienna concert. Enjoy!!! Ruth
Friday, August 04, 2006 2:00 PMLinda Stinner wrote:
To fans living near Pittsburgh, WQED has 200 premium tickets available for the May 18, 2007 concert at the Mellon Arena. The 200 seats make up the first 6 row! You can order now by calling 412-622-1339
Tuesday, August 15, 2006 2:08 PMLinda Stinner wrote:
Does anyone happen to know if the tickets at the Arrowhead Pond Arena in Anaheim, California, will be eventually available through ticketmaster? I have a whole group of interested people who would like to see him, but not wanting to pay quite so much for the tickets.
Saturday, August 19, 2006 9:55 AM
Sally Chaney wrote:
Hi Linda, I don't know about tickets at Arrowhead Pond, but I think you should check ticketmaster now. I have ticketmaster tickets for Sacramento already.
Last year, San Jose sold only via PBS, so ticket master never had the seats. Could the Arrowhead Pond be doing the same?
Saturday, August 19, 2006 11:43 AMLinda Stinner wrote:
Perhaps PBS will hold on to all of the tickets. It is a big arena and the concert is there for 2 nights. That's a lot of tickets to sell! If they hold the tickets, I would hope that they would sell every last seat. I will keep watching, and if tickets do not get released in the near future, will go ahead and purchase a group of them through PBS. I'm not trying to be cheap, but am sensitive to some people's (especially senior citizens) whose money is a bit tight. Thanks for the info!
Saturday, August 19, 2006 1:09 PM
Webmaster Sally wrote:
Hi Linda: I'm with you. I buy tickets at ticketmaster most of the time now. I even got BETTER seats via ticketmaster for RCMH New York, than I did via PBS !!! Talk about a wake up call!
Friday, August 25, 2006 10:40 PMmarianne peters wrote:
dear webmaster sally The fan site has so many pics of both viennan & maastricht Thank you so much!! It is sure nice to be able to see Ineke & Laurie Crowly when both met up at the two concerts. I vote every day & am pleased to see more people expressing their esteem for Andre, orchestra & music. Beyond compare!! I'll see the Homecoming on Sept 10th & l3th along with friends in my building. Then there is the concert in Calgary AB on Oct 25th Will be taking two friends as well as myself. My pal Yvonne has never been to a concert, but Claire accompanied me last Dec 8th. Claire is terminally ill with lung cancer & I hope that she will be able to travel. Andre's concerts are so uplifting and very unusual with the energy & enthusiasm of all the members of the JSO. Think I saw Manoe with the pipes at the N>Y radio city concert will buy that dvd when it is available. Have the Schonbrunne concert on order but expect it will be a while before it's available. My collecction is growing and tho I don't have a cd player in my car I have a portable I run thru the dash liter & it works quite well. I'm a rel mixture of nationalities. Dutch Irish Scots German Italian & Basque. my dutch ancester came to the U>S in l643 as part of the dutch colony in Beaverwyck now Albany N,Y. My florentine gt,gt,gt, grandfather was prof of music at the university of Idaho, in Boise. This geneology tracking is such a lot of fun and it is so nice to know one's roots. Thanks again for all the pics & comments on the various concerts from Marlene Warren, Ineke Cornelissen et al Love to all my new friends Marianne
It is nice to know that people of all ages appreciate and enjoy the music Andre Rieu brings to us. In my personal view, music is always a reflexion of our soul and character!
Happy Forth of July, and enjoy the gift of music that is always available to the ones who dare to exercise their freedom to escape the "noisy sounds" of this generation to contemplate the blessings of the JSO music.
Happy 4th of July to you too Dr. Barboza. I think world wide the 4th of July has come to symbolize Freedom and I am THANKFUL to those who have given their all so we can live free.
I have to tell you a funny story about "noise". I installed a very nice stereo system in my car. (I spent a good deal of time on the Bay Area Freeways). I never could stand it when someone would pull up next to me and blast obscene, curse fulled, vulgar noise to fill the air with their hatred music.
So now, I crank up the Andre Rieu and blast right back!!!
LOL Do I get Looks. Some people have even given me the thumbs up. I suppose they too are sick of the ilk that blares junk at us.
Chalk one up for Sally!! I have to admit that I tend to do the same thing...I turn my radio up quite loud when along someone who has their music...excuse me...I mean, "obscene, curse-filled, vulgar noise" (so well put Sally!) turned up too loud to appreciate anything beautiful.
Dr. Barboza...I could not have said it any better than you did!
Andre and JSO music is music for the soul and the beauty of his music is spreading, and in my heart I know that more people are beginning to appreciate the true beauty of his style of music. I know that I've been more at peace with life since I've known Andre's music.
It's almost as if he knows what people need in their lives and he plays his beautiful violin music to make people happy. All his songs are wonderful and have a special place in my heart. He plays with class, style and heart, he puts his all into it and his expressions tells us that he too feels the music!
Freedom...I believe that more people this year are feeling the desire and the need for a meaningful 4th of July...I see more patriotic people this year and get the feeling that Freedom is more important now than ever.
Life is really beautiful when we have so many great things to love and live for. Take care all.
Marlene, I think that is a good observation about people seeking a meaningful 4th. Maybe they are coming to realize the need to cherish and support our freedom. I hope so.
Wouldn't it be wonderful if Andre's Dream of everyone putting down their weapons and becoming friends, came to be?
I just purchased tickets for Andre Rieu & his JSO in Sacramento, December 1, 2006. The Christmas concerts are beautiful beyond words. To me, last year there was more of the violin. I had 4th row seats and the music vibrated throughout my body. I still hear 'Mary's Boy Child'. Andre played it lower in tone and richly filled with a lush and intense blending of harmony. It brought tears to my eyes.
Sally, thanks...you just brought back an incredibly wonderful memory from Andre's concert last year. To say how much "Mary's Boy Child" meant to me as Andre played it last year...well...there are just no words to describe it!! It was beautiful beyond words. I don't know if I have ever been so moved by a song as I was with Andre's beautiful rendition of this song. To watch him up there on the stage, lights on him as he plays us this incredible piece of music, solo, sent goosebumps all over me, and tears in my eyes too. You could hear a pin drop in the arena. If I could only have that song on a dvd, I would wear it out listening and watching Andre play this. I have been listening to it on cd all year, and when I do, I get those goosebumps and I can see Andre playing it in my mind.
You have a nice way of putting it..."Richly filled with a lush and intense blending of harmony." I truly will miss his Christmas concerts this year. Thanks for listening.
The power of music. I too listen to Mary's Boy Child & The Holy City year round.
There is an outdoor chapel at Lake Tahoe & I would love to hear the songs there. It would be a church service all of it's own.
I just purchased tickets via www.ticketmaster.com to this year's Christmas Concert in Sacramento. I hope everyone checks for tickets in their area.
I would love to be able to see a Christmas concert. Talk about a moving experience! How could you not have tears?
It does seem as if there was more of a spirit of patriotism this year. i had thought it gone for a long time, then came 9-11 and it came back, we were again united,then it seemed to slip a little, but I was happy to see it back yesterday.Growing up I remember the patriotism so very much & I still get cold chills when I hear Kate Smith's GOD BLESS AMERICA.And, bless his heart, I surely do miss Arthur Fiedler at the Boston Pops, nobody could play the Sousa marches like he! It was especially touching this year to see some of the veterans, saluting the flag, with tears in their eyes. seems like when we, as a people, come together, we are at our best.
God BLESS AMERICA, for many reasons. I like the song the most. I am very greateful, that this Country gave me a home after I left communist Hungary illegal, I needed a place and asylum, America gave this freedom to me. Took me 7 months to get my american visa, but I will never forget the day I landed here, and 5 years later become an american cityzen. Thanks America, God BLESS AMERICA! Kati
And Kati, God bless you! It is you & many others, at an earlier time, who came thru Ellis Island, who probably understand freedom in a way we can not comprehend.
I was one of the lucky one, did not have to go to Ellis Island, strait to Colorado from New York La guardia. I had my spronsors, My husband,s Family, So I kind of had it easy, after I left Hungary, had to stay in Italy/ my vacation place/ wait out the imigration papers. Sure it was worth the wait. I am as American as You are Shirley. Thanks! Kati
Yes Kati, you certainly ARE as American as I! A man once wrote"What constitutes an American? Not color nor race nor religion. Not the pedigree of his family nor the place of his birth. Not the coincidence of his citizenship. Not his social status nor his bank account. Not his trade nor his profession. An American is one who loves justice and believes in the dignity of man. An American is one who will fight for his freedom and that of his neighbor". I believe this. when I read some of the questions that the immigrants had to answer to apply for citizenship, well I can tell you that many who were born here can still not answer!
well put Shirley, I had to study all these among other things, but it is nothing comparing to the life I had in my home Country. The more I can learn the happier I am. I could not lose my accent, but I am OK. Kati
Hi Kati: We are all glad you are here and thankful you are an American. You are a positive part of our country.
Kati, I was very moved by your statement. It touched me. I'm proud of America when wonderful things happen to people from all over the world that makes them happy. It's one of the reasons I love this country so much. We have the ability to help the world and give them peace and happiness and a place to live and love and be free. I'm so happy you are happy here. Just know in your heart that there are many people who are happy you are here too! I believe America did for you what every human on earth deserves, a place to live and be free and at peace.
Beautiful Marlene, I do love this Country, I never thought other than American!. I always cry when I hear or sing the National Anthem. It is such beautiful music, gives me goosebumps just like andre,s beautiful music, just for different reasons. I enjoy both. Kati
You are (as always) Spot On.
Sally, I forgot to tell you,I was looking thru your site to see what's new & I checked "news". I'll bet I'm not the only one who sometimes forgets, but I read about Joel. I copied the address to send my "dollar",wish I'd read it sooner!Anyway, i get caught up in the blog thing & forget you have a whole website to check out!
Hey Shirley: I too forget to look at all the site, when I visit websites.
That story just got me. They aren't asking for much, and they just want their child to live.
I do not know the family, never met them, just thought I'd do a little bit.
This was a very heart warming blog. I was born and raised in the USA and some-times forget what others have gone through to possess the rights and freedoms we take for granted. My grandson, Jon, is in Iraq right now. He is a medic and has a blog of his own. He posts entries on a regular basis and his July 4 entry was so very moving. I wish I weren't such a techno-dummy as I would love to share it with everyone.
God bless America and keep our soldiers safe.
Carol, thank your grandson for us.We have "Red Friday" every week here where I live,just to remember our service men & women in prayer. we wear our yellow ribbons that say "til they all come home".
looking at the pictures from Vienna sure brought back memories of Maastricht last year. Imagine sitting in the audiance 11.00 in the evening eating a waffle piled high with cherries and whipped cream suddenly all the lights go out except for starlights on the stage and it looks like the stage and the tv's are suspended in air with the music in your ears. I looked up at the sky and thought here I am 4000 miles from home for the first time in my life with Andre and JSO it doesn't get any better then this. I will see them in N.Y. and hopefully in California for a Christmas show but I haven't decided which to fly out for
Maastricht? Waffles? AND Andre? And now NY? DELIGHTFUL!!!!
Yes...such decisions, such excitement! I know that I could not decide if I had to make a choice, so, as I always do, I would take ALL of them...if I had the opportunity. Sounds like a wonderful time Joe!
I can imagine that Franco is very happy today, being Italian,since the Italians won the World Cup.Congratulations to the Italians!
SHIRLEY... you are right ....franco probably is ecstatic....he is a very outgoing guy and expressive also....someone should congratulate him in andre's guestbook...i'm running alot at the moment so it won't be me....i haven't read their guestbook in awhile...i bet people already did! wouldn't you just love to fly to italy and celebrate!
Yes, that would be nice!And I remember two things that Franco seemed very proud of,one being his country, the other his young (at the time) son.He was very much the proud papa as he showed his pictures.Andre does have the nicest group to work with.
Thank you Sally for the beautiful tribute to Rosanna.
Carmen is back on the Schonnbrunn pictures, very beautiful. Does anyone know is She back for good,? I hope. She is so lovely! I hope to see more of Her. Kati
What I heard is, that Carmen is already independent and has a manager to find concerts for her all over the world. If André has a special or he wants to make a DVD of a concert he contract her for that occasion. At the end of the year Carla and Suzan will be independent too. The good news is they will appear on André's DVD's that's a kind of an agreement. I suppose until André has found new young talents. Arie
Arie, does that also mean that Carmen, Suzan & Carla will no longer be at most of the concerts we go to? Only on dvds?And.....maybe you could answer Mackey's question about the violin player that used to sit next to Cord. That was before my time.
What I wrote was a gossip, but it looks real. There are so many questions and mystery around Carmen and I adore her too. I saw her July 14th in Maastricht. It was my first concert and I was amassed and grateful to saw her in live and heard her voice and looked at her in the same dress as in the pictures from Vienna. What an emotion!
As a fan I am new since Feb. 2006, when I missed Carmen. I found her singing in Belém March 9 in Brazil. I gave this news to Sally. See Update.
When she was singing in Vienna, I heard that Carmen would come also to Maastricht, where she studied and lived for 4 years. Carmen, Carla and Suzan speak Dutch. They have sung for André about 4 years now, and I wished too, that they would sing forever for him until they are old and fat.
I would adore them any how as my favourites.
They fly away just now when they are famous. It is hard for us, but it should be so.
At my age of 71, I still could fall in love now with the more then beautiful Carmen, but I never met her.
André will never disappoint us, and could ask them to sing in his concerts as often as possible.
André has been always as a father for them. They will sing with pleasure for him.
I am sure André will find new talents and you will adore them too.
It could also be possible, that they sign an extension of their contracts for a year or so. Carla did that last year.
I don't know anything about old JSO members, Mackey.
Once I liked Renate Dirkx and suddenly she was gone.
Than I liked Carmen and suddenly she was gone too. It is hard, but that's live!
Wish me strength, I do it for you.
Hi Arie: Oh how was the concert? Did you get to meet a lot of the fans? Enjoy the show? Talk to Carmen? Visit with anyone in the JSO?
I think you are right about Andre always bringing us new talent. Sad as it is to see things change, young people do like to move on. As with the Tenors we have new voices and personalities to replace those who have gone, but we never forget them.
I hope all is well with you.
~Sally~
Hallo dear Sally,
There was the habitual Sound check in the afternoon and I took some pictures near to the stage.
These pictures were not successful, a pity.
Suddenly I saw Carmen walking fast and far away leaving the concert area.
I couldn’t reach her. Carmen was already gone.
I had a letter from Brazil from Dolly for her and for Carla.
July 14 2006 we had a Fan dinner in the restaurant Charlemagne. You can see clearly the name of this place at the moment when André plays just in front of it, at your homepage.
All the Fans were so sweet to me they hug me and kiss me if I was an old friend. They knew my name already. I felt very happy.
The concert was a highlight for me. I don't have pictures from it.
The next day July 15 2006 we had a Fan picnic in the “Stadspark”
Here I could meet more fans from Germany.
Arie
SALLY! You did it to me again!when did you put up the Andre pictures on the photo gallery? AND!THE POSTCARDS! How cool!I got a few last year, love them because I collect old postcards anyway. Have some dating back to the early 1900's.Got quite a few from CA., places I'll bet are no longer there.But I don't have too many out of the country,those are nice you have on your site. Thanks for sharing
Aren't postcards fun? My girls and I would send ourselves a postcard from every place we visited. We must have sent thousands.
Hi Everyone! Yes, the postcards are very nice, Sally. THANKS! I am at Bill's sister Dot's and have not been on this site in a very long time. My computer at home is set up with this site as a "favorite" so it is easy to get to. I was not even sure I remembered the correct e-address, but wallah, here it is. What fun it is to read your posts, Shirley, Kati, and Sally. I feel like I am sitting having coffee with you all during a little "chit chat". Wouldn't that be fun? Getting together and sharing in person. But, hey . . we are so very fortunate we have this site!! Today I viewed the Vienna photos on Andre's site. WOW! It IS good to see Carmen, isn't it? Such a beauty! All the fans that got to go to Maastricht will really have (or had) a treat getting to see her again. Sure would like to hear she is back with the JSO permanently! Shirley, I did not know you collected postcards. I will keep that in mind from now on. And, Sally, what a great idea to send postcards to yourselves! What wonderful memories for your girls. You have them in a photo book? WONDERFUL idea. Hopefully pics and comments will be coming soon from friends that are in Maastricht! Stay cool everyone! Barb H
Vienna looked like a beautiful and romantic concert. The stuff to dream about. Iris Schilling sent me some photos and I've placed them on the PhotoGallery page. (she & her husband take great photographs!)
Many of our friends are in Maastricht right now. It will be fun to see their stories and photos too. We can dream we are there.
Cool? What is that? Here in Fairfield, CA it's about 100 today.
Wish I could see you all, and would love to meet those of you that visit our site. There is nothing as nice as our AndreRieuFans.
~Sally~
so true sally, andre rieu fans ARE nice...and YOU are ONE of the NICEST ones!!!...
HOT HOT HOT here in NY as well. We just came home from a show in the city...boiling....so glad to be in the air now...
all of us getting together....that sounds like the most wonderful plan!
Just do not forget about me Ladies, I would like to be at that coffee table with You all, I am sure I would make You smile. I love coffee also, but a nice get together would not hurt. Maybe we can work on it at the next visit of Andre,s in Texas? Or just go some other place it is OK with me. I love the USA, It is beautiful! Kati
Hello Everyone,
Thanks to Iris for the lovely photos and to Shirley for posting them. I have a brief question about one of them. Do I notice Marc Doomen in one of the pictures containing some of the brass players. Marc played the french horn before Noel came along. Is Marc back or was he just a guest. I hope Noel is there too.
I am anxiously awaiting my Songs from My Heart DVD from the boutique. Are there any new DVD's out. I have bought all that I could get from Barnes and Noble. I have watched my stash to death and still need more.
I am THRILLED that Carmen appeared at a recent show. I know we are all praying for her return. She was an excellent part of the JSO. All of the others are GREAT too. I hate seeing any of them go anywhere else. It's like breaking up a family.
If anyone can tell me the name of the male violinist from several years back, I would greatly appreciate it. He had brown curly hair and was usually playing next to Cord Peters. He was in the Royal Albert DVD, Dreaming, Live in Dublin, etc. I plan to order some of the books from the boutique. I think one covers the orchestra members.
Thanks for all of the hard work maintaining this wonderful site.
Macky
Jan played with Andre and his JSO for years, and I've seen him at a few of the newer DVDs so maybe at times he still plays on the specials. I am not certain about that.
Webmaster ~Sally~
Hi Sally,
Thanks so much for the information. Now I know what to call him. I am especially pleased to hear that he might show up with Andre sometime. He had the kindest look about him. He was always smiling (they all do). He was in alot of the early DVD's, but was absent in later ones. I really liked him.
I may try to buy one of the books from Andre's boutique that is about the orchestra. I don't know if it is in English or not. I amde my first order from andrerieu.com on June 30th and I still haven't received the order. I must admit, I am getting a little nervous. It should have been here by now.
Thanks again for you kind assistance. Best wishes and God Bless.
Macky
Don't worry Macky, each of my orders from the Boutique has taken about 6 weeks to arrive - sit tight. It will be well worth it when your treasures arrive.
Hey Chris,
Thanks for the encouragement and reassurance. I am just completing week 4. Since you have waited 6 weeks, I won't go into panic mode just yet.
Thanks again,
Macky
Did You get Your order yet? You always can check Andre,s site about the shipment, just check Your account. I would not wait six weeks, too long, check with them via e-mail at the helpdesk. Kati
Hey There Macky:
Is this the JSO Member? (knew I'd find the photo if I actually looked!)
This is what Andre had to say:
Jan Baruschke, violin
We met Jan and Cord while taping a television show in Germany. They introduced themselves to me and said they were very interested in playing with the Johann Strauss Orchestra. I arranged an audition for the following day. Their enthusiasm was overwhelming: that very same day they both gave notice to their landlords and within a week they had moved to Maastricht. Jan still commutes regularly to Lübeck to complete his violin studies.
Jan has a great love for old violins. His hobby is tracking down lovely instruments that haven’t been played for years and restoring them to good condition.
UPDATE: New Jan info and photos.
I'll post them on the JSO page of our favorite website soon.
Dear WONDERFUL Shirley,
Yes, that is the JSO violinist that I was referring to. As usual, you have come thru with more informtaion than I would have hoped for and PICTURES!!
Jan and Cord have always impressed me with their enthusiasm. Jan has the kindest, nicest look about him. He must be a tender caring soul if his facial expressions mean anything. I also love the spot on the Dublin DVD where Cord blows a kiss and a wink at the camera. It is hilarious. The women in my house just love Cord and Jan. I have been around music professionals since childhood. Most of them were "quirky" to be as nice as possible. The JSO seem to be so down to earth and pleasant. Every fan account I've read about encounters with orchestra members have been how nice they are. That's rare in the professional music world.
Thanks again for all your help in my quest to learn more about all of these wonderful people that have brought so much joy and beautiful music into our lives. You're a treasure Shirley.
Macky
Hi Macky: Shirley is a treasure and I enjoy seeing her and Dan when I attend the concerts in Dallas. Shirley lives in Joplin, Mo.
I, Sally live in Fairfield, CA and it is HOT HOT HOT here this week. (yuck!)
I'm looking to trade with someone who has cooler weather.
Anyway...I'll work on that page for Jan and I will send you another photo I found.
Sally@AndreRieuFans.com
Hi Sally, if you want "cool" don't come here to Mo.! We could go to upper Wa. where one of my sister's lives.
I'm enjoying the picture of Jan as much as Macky, I never knew his name.I'd love to hear or see something of Jo sometime, he was a favorite of mine.
Hi Sally,
Please forgive me for not paying attention when I was posting this morning. I knew that you had posted the info. I had posted with Shirley in the past and just got confused.
I greatly appreciate the tremendous effort that you put forth keeping all of us fans in good information and pictures of our beloved "Andre and company". Thanks for the personal attention and letting me know who these wonderful people are. Thanks for your email. I look forward to hearing from you, but don't rush yourself on my account.
Thanks again WONDERFUL SALLY.
It is scorching here in south Louisiana too. I live 45 minutes north of New Orleans and 45 minutes east of Baton Rouge. The temps are in the upper 90's and then factor in the humidity for a heat index around 105. Lots of fun.
Macky
Macky,I do not mean to embarrass you here, but I believe you have my name & Sally's confused. She is the one who posted the pictures and answered your questions.
Thank you for bringing the error to my attention. I just wasn't paying attention when I looked to see who had posted the information.
Dearest WONDERFUL SALLY, thanks for your kindness and hard work. My most humble apologies are with you. Thanks for the kind email address. Don't put yourself out on my account. You have already given me more than I could have expected. Kudos to all of you wonderful people. This board is a joy.
Macky
Hi Sally, Any idea what Jan is doing now?
As far as heat - I don't think any of you would want to come to Southern Idaho right now either - 101 today and 106 expected by the end of the week. That's fairly normal for us in July, though. Other than the July heat here, the famous Idaho wilderness is a wonderful experience most every month of the year for the outdoorsy type!
Chris, so you live in beautiful Idaho? I go to a very interesting web blog with all kinds of pictures of your beautiful state. maybe you've seen it?
http://idahonaturetrails.blogspot.com/
The scenery is not to be believed!
Shirley, I never get disappointede in You. If someone have a question, You try to look it up, any way You can, answer, get pictures, spend the time on it for us. Lovely! Thanks a million. Always nice to read about the members of the JSO, comings and goings, we do not know it all. We thank You for all the info. It is the greatest pleasure to read writings from You and Sally, and all the rest. You always come up with new ideas> Maybe this is what You do at night, HOT, so You thinking of the next subject. It is very Hot in Colorado also, records every day,do not come here either. Maaybe the Mountains offer some relief. Kati
Hi Shirley, Sorry - I just now saw your message. Yes, that looks like the Idaho I know. Although, the foothills & surrounding areas around Boise are awfully brown this time of year. I love it here. I've moved away several times and keep coming back. I haven't seen that blog before - could be fun to explore
Hi Barb, say "hi" to Dot too. aren't those Vienna photos something.the size of that palace!could fit my whole house in a powder room!!! Oh my yes, i wish we all did live close enough for coffee&chit chat!I did miss Carmen at the concerts (Dan was devastated), but maybe they will have her on dvds or specials. "Staying cool" is the name of the game now!
Hey Everyone, this is WebMommie testing the email system.
seems fine to me!
Attention Chicago Fans!
Andre will be at the Allstate Arena on May 22, 2007!
Just got off the phone with Deana at Channel 11 - her number is 773-509-5644. The cost of one VIP ticket is $150 and includes a CD - no M&G.
The actual promotion will begin in August, so this a wonderful early day to call and get great seats!
Lil
QUESTION? IS EVERYONE VOTING FOR ANDRE?This is a fun thing to do & with all the fans he has surely we can move him on up the list.
Hello to everyone! Been reading, actually catching up on reading all that I have missed in recent days. It's hot here too, I'm totally wore out today. It was 104 yesterday here, 100 today, and that's so rare for this area. Very humid too. I love the sunshine but dislike the heat.
I'm voting everyday for Andre, I get so excited when I see the numbers rise.
All the information on Jan and Carmen the others are very interesting. One of these days my memory will kick in and I will actually retain all this. Until then, it's so very nice to read what all of you write. Sally, you and Shirley and many others have so much great information and it's one of MANY things that makes Andre and the JSO so very interesting for us fans out here in the world who are at your mercy when it comes to information.
Anyway, thanks for all you write. Your efforts are great appreciated!
Hello Everyone. I hope you are all having a wonderful weekend. I have heard the concerts in Holland were great even though there is a heat wave there right now.
I can tell you, in Fairfield, CA it was 115 today and right now at 9pm it is 107. The weather board warns of high heat again tomorrow with another 115 day expected.
Gosh, hope we don't all melt!
Hey all you around New York. Spread the word and get those seats filled for the July 29th concert at Radio City. It would be wonderful to see it a sell out, especially with it being recorded for broadcast.
Well, I cannot be at the New York concert unfortunately, however...I will be there in spirit!! If that helps to count as a sell out I would be very pleased
Hi Shirley and all the American fans!!
ARE YOU STILL VOTING FOR ANDRE??? I think so!! Because he is climbing higher and higher. Now he passed Benny Neyman and reached place 15 (Benny 17). Voting is easy: www.persoonvanhetjaar.nl . Click the word STEM (next to Andre's photo). Fill in your email address and click STEM again. That's all! In a while you'll get a return email. You have to confirm your vote by clicking on the blue line. Than you have definitely voted for Andre!! Do it every new day.
Andre deserves to end up very high!!
Thank you.
Ineke.
Oh yes,I VOTE FOR ANDRE every day! I think he should be "person of the year"!For one thing, Jesus is "person of the ages", and for heaven's sake, ELVIS IS DEAD! So let's help make Andre #1.
Yes Shirley, I agree! Let's make Andre #1!!! We CAN do it you know!! All we need are the votes! There are plenty of fans to make him #1!
I certainly like the older Elvis songs, but I wish he had lived in a little different era where maybe he could have been happier. One of the nicest tributes to him is Wayne Newton's The Letter. If you can ever see the video you will be in tears.
And yes I agree. What is it with those who think Elvis is a fry cook in Kansas?
Here are the Lyrics to The Letter:
One more phone call from a friend
Just to say how hard it’s been
How their hopes and dreams have scattered
With the wind
They don’t see that I’m there too
How it breaks my heart in two
Just to make it through this night’s all I can do
Help me Lord
I need the sun to drive away
The shadows in my mind
Help me Lord
I need someone to guide me
When the path is hard to find
Even though the crowd surrounds me
I’m still standing all alone
When I know I can’t go on
Help me Lord
As I awake again today
And my pain won’t go away
And the face I have to wear
Shows a smile
Now my nights are so alone
I just wish I could go home
I don’t know if I can make it another mile
Help me Lord
I need the sun to drive away
The shadows in my mind
Please help me Lord
I need someone to guide me
When the path is hard to find
Even though the crowd surrounds me
I’m still standing all alone
When I know I can’t go on
Help me Lord
I feel so alone sometimes
The night is quiet for me
I’d love to be able to sleep
I am glad that everyone is gone now
I’ll probably not rest tonight
I have no need for all of this
Help me Lord
Help me Lord
I need the sun to drive away
The shadows in my mind
Please help me Lord
I need someone to guide me
When the path is hard to find
Even though the crowd surrounds me
God I am so all alone
When I know I can’t go on
Help me Lord
Won’t you come and take me home
Help me Lord
This is so sad!Shows that fame & fortune don't guarantee happiness.
Hello everyone...When I lived in Vegas I watched a Wayne Newton show in which he read the letter that Elvis had written to him, and yes, it was very sad. I've always felt that Elvis was never able to get over his mother's death...I'm sure that is only a part of the reason. Anyway, I was a fan (big fan!) and loved his music, still do, I just cannot listen to it anymore because it always reminds me of him. I always felt for him, even though he had so many fans, he was still sad in life.
I believe in my heart that the reason I love Andre and his music so much is because of the happiness it brings to me, the peace of mind and I know that he does so much for people...he seems extremely happy doing that.
One man can seem happy and is not, the other seems happy and is. I believe what we make up in our lives for ourselves is what we put forth. It's always rewarding to do for people, it can certainly make you happy making people happy.
Sometimes I wonder how much listening and enjoying Andre Rieu has made people more aware of being kind and happy and making other people happy?? I think that many have.
Sally, you said you smile more, are more outgoing (I'm shy too) and you reach out to others more. It seems that Andre's music can and does do that.
This music (most of it) has been around for a very long time. I was in Borders Sunday looking in the classical section of the cd's...and even though I have all of Andre's cd's, I always hope there is one that I have missed and I can buy that new one. Anyway, I wanted to get some other classical artists so that I can listen to their music some of the time, like I used to. I tried about 8 cd's and none of them sounded like Andre. Andre's music is unique unto itself...there is none that I've heard that makes me feel as his does.
It is amazing how Andre's music makes me happy!
Sally, which video is this on. My sister is a real die hard Elvis fan & she said she has never heard this song, neither have I.Where might I find this one?
Testing emailing system. (emails have been clogged.) Monday July 24 2006 @ 7:12 am pst.
Webmommie
How does that happen?
I am really not sure how the guest book and the blog work. I'm trying to figure it out. Hope I get the hang of it sooner than later. What is the difference between them? Anyway I wanted to say, Sally, I love the thought you put on the site, "The Beauty of the Music is equal only by the Charm of the Man". I think we may have another great sweatshirt idea, ha!
What do you think?
Hi Linda! I think you've got another winner. I wish I had that for the upcoming concerts.
This forum type Blog & Guestbook gives me more control and allows us to better track our posts. You can subscribe to the blog and have new posts emailed to you, or you can click the links and travel through all the pages. More options!
Good to 'see' you again. I hope the heat has not been too bad your way.
~Sally~
Hello Linda, I agree, that would be a great sweatshirt idea...well, for the cooler weather
Sally, I agree, it would be nice for upcoming concerts! I actually would like to have it for my car too...with a picture of Andre added to it.
The temp in Woodland Hills, CA was 119 degrees a couple days ago. That is close by to where I live. We are in the 100's, but not THAT high!
Speaking of bumper stickers . . . I have had some Andre stickers made in the past by www.makestickers.com. You can design your own. There is one that says in large red script lettering, "I wish I were (fill in the rest) . . . at an Andre Rieu concert! Next line www.andrerieu.com. The bumper stickers are about $.89 each if you order a hundred. If we have enough people interested, I'd be happy to order them and mail them out. Share some thoughts.
Whose going to be at Andre's concert in New york City tomorrow? Have a great time, and let us know how it was!
Wish I were, but no such luck!Which concerts will you be going to?
Yes, have a wonderful time tonight everyone! You will of course, how can it be any other way at an Andre concert?
Is there anyone else out there that is as anxious as I am to hear about last nights concert in New Yawk, New Yawk? Bill and I are finally back home after a couple of weeks of "nursing" his sister. I took Andre along so I could listen as I worked. I again say, Linda Stinner, it is so good to read your posts again! Talking about sweatshirts, could your friend embroider on T-Shirts? The whole of the USA is under a HEAT alert! Awful. Everyone, have a wonderful week!
Hi Barb, The embroidery can be put on a T-shirt. It looks best if the fabric isn't real thin though, but has a little body to it. When we did the sweatshirt project, several men, and some ladies too, sent T-shirts. Anyone who wants a T shirt or sweatshirt done, can send your shirt directly to Barb in Ohio and she will ship it back to you. I have her address, etc. Contact me lindastinner@yahoo.com. It would be fun to do another round of shirts, and perhaps come up with a new idea for it. Are there some of you out there that have some ideas? Share your thoughts and maybe we can come up with a new design. The other designs are always available too. The New York concert sounded tremendous. I am so proud of Andre and the JSO!!!
O Lord yes Barb H., I am dying to hear or read about NY. Andre's site has some good entries......it makes you want to hear more and more and more and long for the DVD....Cheers, Barb W
Yes, Oh Yes! I am really anxious to hear all about the NY show!
In detail
ditto for me!From what I hear about Andre "dancing on top of a piano", now I'm scared to death for him! What if someone says to him, before a show, "break a leg" AND HE DOES!! Gosh, I hope he's very careful!
Some people from another country might not know what break a leg means. I asked about it right a way, I am glad I know it now, it is for good luck. So break a leg is not so dangerous, because it is american. Yes, I hardly can wait until some body coming out with some beautiful writings and pictures from New York? Would be nice to know about the recording also? Does PBS will sell it for us, or just keep it for their own purpose in the future, promoting the program? Kati
You are so right,Kati!To "break a leg" is a saying for good luck on a performance, but it is an American term. Personally, I always thought it a bit strange to say that anyway. As for the NY concert, it's my understanding that the video will be available, when or how I don't know.
We'll all think positive and know that that phrase really means "good luck"...I have no idea WHY they ever started such a "negative" phrase?? I know it has something to do with show business. We all know that Andre is way too graceful to literally "break a leg"
Well I guess from what I read that show business is somewhat superstitious,like you say the opposite of what you mean, and another strange thing is it's considered bad luck to whistle in the dressing room before a show! Wouldn't you like to know how all these ideas get started?
Hello everyone!
I'm new to this site. I enjoysurfing it very much. Sally, thank you so very much! I'm only 14, but in love with Andre's music! I too, play an instrument-the piano. I enjoy it very much.
Musically,
Sarah
Hi Sarah: Welcome to AndreRieuFans.com
We are all happy to meet you. The piano is a wonderful instrument and if you play piano, you can play most anything. I think piano one of the prettiest of all musical sounds.
I live in Fairfield, CA so we are not just Fans & Friends, but Neighbors too!
Webmaster Sally
Hi Andre Fans,
My husband, Jim, was reading Business Week and an article referred to a website, www.youtube.com where people can post and view videos on various subjects. If you do a search for Rieu, you will find videos by amatures at the concerts. One that I watched was from the recent Vienna concert. Enjoy!!! Ruth
To fans living near Pittsburgh, WQED has 200 premium tickets available for the May 18, 2007 concert at the Mellon Arena. The 200 seats make up the first 6 row! You can order now by calling 412-622-1339
Does anyone happen to know if the tickets at the Arrowhead Pond Arena in Anaheim, California, will be eventually available through ticketmaster? I have a whole group of interested people who would like to see him, but not wanting to pay quite so much for the tickets.
Hi Linda, I don't know about tickets at Arrowhead Pond, but I think you should check ticketmaster now. I have ticketmaster tickets for Sacramento already.
Last year, San Jose sold only via PBS, so ticket master never had the seats. Could the Arrowhead Pond be doing the same?
Perhaps PBS will hold on to all of the tickets. It is a big arena and the concert is there for 2 nights. That's a lot of tickets to sell! If they hold the tickets, I would hope that they would sell every last seat. I will keep watching, and if tickets do not get released in the near future, will go ahead and purchase a group of them through PBS. I'm not trying to be cheap, but am sensitive to some people's (especially senior citizens) whose money is a bit tight. Thanks for the info!
Hi Linda: I'm with you. I buy tickets at ticketmaster most of the time now. I even got BETTER seats via ticketmaster for RCMH New York, than I did via PBS !!! Talk about a wake up call!
dear webmaster sally The fan site has so many pics of both viennan & maastricht Thank you so much!! It is sure nice to be able to see Ineke & Laurie Crowly when both met up at the two concerts. I vote every day & am pleased to see more people expressing their esteem for Andre, orchestra & music. Beyond compare!! I'll see the Homecoming on Sept 10th & l3th along with friends in my building. Then there is the concert in Calgary AB on
Oct 25th Will be taking two friends as
well as myself. My pal Yvonne has never been to a concert, but Claire
accompanied me last Dec 8th. Claire is terminally ill with lung cancer & I hope that she will be able to travel.
Andre's concerts are so uplifting and very unusual with the energy & enthusiasm of all the members of the JSO. Think I saw Manoe with the pipes at the N>Y radio city concert will buy that dvd when it is available. Have the
Schonbrunne concert on order but expect it will be a while before it's
available. My collecction is growing and tho I don't have a cd player in my car I have a portable I run thru the
dash liter & it works quite well. I'm a rel mixture of nationalities. Dutch
Irish Scots German Italian & Basque.
my dutch ancester came to the U>S in l643 as part of the dutch colony in
Beaverwyck now Albany N,Y. My florentine gt,gt,gt, grandfather was
prof of music at the university of Idaho, in Boise. This geneology tracking is such a lot of fun and it is so nice to know one's roots. Thanks again for all the pics & comments on the various concerts from Marlene Warren, Ineke Cornelissen et al Love to all my new friends Marianne