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Nun's chorus
Available on: Cd New York Memories
J.StrauB....... lyrics: M. Rieu
Oh Madonna, shelter me
Down from heaven shield our pathway.
Kneeled in prayer we look at Thee.
Give us mercy, oh Marie.
Oh Marie, let me flee
convent and veil forever.
Oh Marie, gracious Thee,
Oh, forgive me now and ever.
Roses I will offer
To our holy Mother.
Greatful I’ll be to you,
Help me Mary, do!
This was listed on the credits of the NY cd. It says lyrics by M. Rieu, could be Marc or could be Marjorie, of that I'm not sure.
I would venture to say that it was Marjorie that wrote these lyrics. She is so talented. I loved her lyrics for Solo Tu. Carol
Yes, it is probably Marjorie. She did write beautiful lyrics before. This Cd is a beautiful music collection, just imagine the DVD, with the background in the Music Hall ?? Kati
I would be very surprised if Marjorie actually wrote these lyrics as I sang this song in a choral competition more than 40 years ago. The music was the same, the words may have been slightly different but they are pretty much what I remember. Perhaps she altered them a little. Still it is such a beautiful piece I'm just glad Andre recorded it.
I'm listening to NY Memories, and I get goosebumps with most of the songs. The violin solos of course, are absolutely incredible. Andre does have a way to make the music irresistable.
I first played the "extra" cd, the one with the HGSingers. Every song they sing, are songs that I've heard all my life and each one is special in it's own way. I doubt that I could get tired of them because I never have. If I were to have a choice of songs that these singers would sing, these would probably be the ones because their voices carry these songs so well. They have great voices, and I appreciate their efforts in charity works and their uniformity...they are really together. I have to say that I probably will not listen to them that often, because their music is not unique to me, it doesn't calm me because of their tones, and their voices, which are loud and high, but I appreciate their efforts and music nonetheless.
"My Way", I used to hear Frank Sinatra sing this all the time, but never have I liked it was well as when I'm hearing Andre play his violin solo of this song. I picture Andre doing it his way, and loving every minute of it. Thank you Andre for always doing it your way!
"Godfather Waltz", so much more beautiful than the movie. I love it.
"Music of the Night" You know, I never heard this song before Andre played it on this cd. I always wanted to, and my mother was always saying that this music from Phantom of the Opera was so beautiful. I do believe that I truly didn't know what I was missing! It's incredible.
"Pie Jesu" Carla is her incredible self singing this song. Oh, to be born so pretty and with this voice! I cannot wait to get the dvd so that I can see her sing this song live.
"A Whiter Shade of Pale". How beautiful this is. When I hear songs like this I just want all to be perfect in life. I believe that if everyone could really hear these songs, there would be a whole lot more peace and happiness.
"Torna A Surriento", of course we heard this at the concert last month, it was so beautiful and the Tenors sang it with all their heart as they always do.
"Nun's Chorus", lyrics written by Marjorie. She is quite incredible don't you agree? She does have a way with lyrics, Please Don't Go, Solo Tu, Lost Heroes, etc. Hearing this with the lyrics now, is the first time I realized that this was the same "Nun's Chorus" I've been listening to all along. This is very special, I love surprises. There is such a spiritual feeling to this song.
"Amigos Para Siempre" is wonderful. I love it too
"Don't Cry For my Argentina" as she did at the concert, Suzan singing this is beyond words. It brings me to tears hearing this song, I do believe that there is no one who could do this as well as Suzan.
Andre's solo of "America The Beautiful", if this doesn't bring you to tears nothing will.
I really cannot wait to get this dvd, it must have been an incredible experience to be at this concert.
I'm out of room.
There are more songs on this cd, all great songs, like "Jakety Sax", the theme which was used for the Benny Hill show. I hear it and can see Benny Hill as they have the tape speeded up, funny. Stars and Stripes, The Washington Post..."Amazing Grace" is very beautiful as always.
This is a wonderful cd, I hope everyone enjoys it as much as I do.
Thanks, I don't mean to get so carried away talking so much, but I enjoy Andre's cd's and dvd's so much, that I just have to talk, I guess
I guess it is a woman's perogative to change her mind. I recently wrote that I didn't like the New York Memories as well as some of the others.
Then I realized that it came at the time that I was "under the weather" for a few days. I have since listened to it several times and I must say that it is beautiful, as usual. Can't wait to get the DVD so I can see the pieces being performed. I too had the goose bumps with MY WAY and America the Beautiful. Soooooo I recant my first impression. Happy Thanksgiving to all and a big Thank You Lord for the wonderful music of Andre and the JSO. Carol
I enjoy the musical mix in this CD. It’s nice to know that Andre (I’m leaving off the accent, Bill :-p ) can nail just about any genre when he feels like it. Who knows, maybe a Broadway musical, or producing the whole Olympics program, or something else of a grand scale is in his future. Just think how many styles Andrew Lloyd Weber, or Gershwin, or Strauss, etc. had to know to compose all that they did. Didn’t “76 Trombones” just warm your heart? What an excellent choice to add to that program! As far as “Washington Post” I think I’d like to hear it with a little more brass and a little quicker tempo. And, er, I remember “I Will Follow Him” WAY before Sister Act – our family lived on Midway Island when that was popular. Does anyone remember the Little Peggy March version from 1963? (And Bill, you know I’m just messin’ with ya, right?)
I'm with you Chris. I remember I Will Follow Him before the movie Sister Act as well. I was young, but into music then as well.
I have a full page on it:
I Will Follow Him And if you click on 'Little Peggy March' you will go to her website. She is still singing and performing.
Ya know girls, I DO remember that song, just didn't remember who sang it.I think Petula Clark had a slower version of it. But if you saw Sister Act, wasn't that great?
I too heard that song long ago. And, I agree, Sister Act was a good movie, I did enjoy it very much. Very nice page on "I Will Follow Him" Sally. I do believe you have an "instant" button that gets anything up on the blog that you ask for. Amazing. But, kidding aside, I really do know you work hard at it!
I am so enjoying NY Memories. I actually took the Songs From My Heart cd out of my car, well...it's handy.
I wonder if there will be a Vienna cd coming out??
Like you Marlene,I am really enjoying "NY Memories", and like Chris said, it really is a "musical mix". The march numbers remind me of the 4th of July at Boston Pops w/ Arthur Fiedler.(not that I was there), only was a tradition to watch it on TV. I can't wait to see the dvd, just want to see how many people could stay in their seats. I would find it hard not to get up and "MOVE"! And the "Whiter Shade of Pale", i think that's the best version I've ever heard.And Carla's voice...oh my, I'm gonna miss her so much if she goes! I'm still having JO withdrawal.I really like the solo parts of Andre's violin, wish he would do more.(Bill, here's your chance,there's no "dealie" above the E)
I am still hoping, the soloist can stay and will stay!? The voices are too beautiful to lose! I heard, He might go with the Harlem gospel singer, to fill the hiatus? My opinion, I like to hear and see more of His orchestra, the Gosper choir, have beautiful voices, but we could go and see them separately, right.? Ihope maybe He will have another backup plan, if the soloist are leaving! Kati
Hi Shirley and all you great peoples! I too still miss Jo. His touch on the piano is rare. I wish he would release a CD of his own. Just Jo & the Piano. I know I'd buy 10 copies of it. (a girl has to be ready with extras ya know!)
You are asking questions of a time, when I was too young yet. HAHAHA Kati
I've just ordered the DVD, and I'm so happy to see that Don't Cry For Me Argentina is on the playlist, because as far as I'm concerned, that song was worth the price of admission alone at the concerts that I attended in October.
Hi Al, you are right.Suzan does a beautiful rendition of that song.When I first heard it in 1979 I went out and bought the lp of the broadway play, Patti LaPone sang it on stage, then when Evita came out, the movie,Madonna sang it. I never get tired of hearing it, no matter who sings it, but I was really happy when Andre had Suzan do the number.I would have liked her to do a couple of other songs in the play, she would have done them justice also.
did you get to see patti la pone in it...she was fantastic...nyc 1980,summer...with mandy potamkin as che guevera...it was so good.L there is a wee little part of that music that i'm sure was inspired by the Brahms Violin Concerto, third subject...it is the most haunting unique melody...i have not yet heard suzan ehrens sing it...i do look forward to it...i will order also that ny memories dvd...i'm just waiting (and hoping)to do so from amazon...it is usually very quick in arriving...L
Hi Lorraine, no i did not actually "see" the play, but when the song "Don't Cry For me Argentina" first came out I fell in love with it so I went to the music store and there they had the complete story line and two records. it was like reading the script to follow along with the music.I've always been fascinated by Eve Peron anyway. One of the other musicical numbers was done by a girl,Jane Ohringer, who played Juan Peron's mistress. she sang "Another Suitcase In Another Hall", she has such a sweet voice. I think now it reminds me of Suzan.Another piece I liked was the "waltz for Eva and Che", but there are so many different parts to it too. another Andrew Lloyd Webber great.Speaking of Webber, did you ever hear of a James Last? Weber was quoted as saying that James Lasts version of Don't Cry For Me Argentina was the "best arrangement of that song that was ever written". Now that's quite a compliment! You will love Suzan's singing of it too.
Hi Sally, while I think of it, why did Jo leave? Did I miss something? I really miss having him because he was with the group from day one - one of the original five.
I miss Jo too. I so enjoyed his style on the piano. It was as if he was playing just for me. (even though I think everyone must have felt that way)
Jo's New Group
The links below are samples of their music.
Opnames kerstconcert 2005
In MP3
<Kommet Ihr Hirten>
<Weihnachtsglocken>
<Resonet in Laudibus>
<Gaude Mater>
I must have missed this page somehow. Am I incorrect, I though Andre said that the song "Meditation" which he has played for a long time was on the Memories CD. Does anyone know? Hugs
Hi everyone, watched N.Y. Memories again today. This concert is so special, first of all because it is in our country and secondly because Andre gave it to us. The Nun's Chorus is just unbelievably beautiful and I love Celine's voice. When Andre plays "My Way" I get goosebumps (to tell you the truth those goosebumps are with me whenever I watch him) and of course America The Beautiful played by our Maestro is almost too much to take without tears. This concert is top notch by our Andre and just when I thought he couldn't get any better! There is not one thing I didn't like about N.Y. Memories. I just wish I had been there. Hugs
Thanks so much Sally for the info. on Jo. I must say I am absolutely amazed by his group. They sound so elegant. I went to the web site and even though it is in Dutch I was able to navigate around it. I love that type of singing. I will see if I can find a CD someplace. Hugs
This from Ineke. Part 2 on TROS of Andre in New York:
O my gosh, what a wonderful part 2 that was!!! Every Friday for half an hour on Dutch TV see www.sterren.nl
In this part 2 there is a lot of English spoken and Chris Plewa, you are almost close up in the picture twice, dancing with Siggy and in the audience in Atlanta. Also an interview with Dan the bannerman outside the theatre. We learned a lot about the orchestra members we did not know before! So Frank Steijns fell in love with Sanne Mestrom! And Tanja and Roos (the female stage manager) are a lesbien couple. Jet and Ton are married for 3 years now, and Lin and Ruud are married, but that is what we knew. They all seem to have so much pleasure in playing and shopping together. And Andre...... He is looking so handsome and so relaxed in being a father for his "family". Pierre is adorable!!!!
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Andre Rieu in NY
To see the video:
http://cgi.omroep.nl/cgi-bin/streams?/tv/tros/andrerieunewyork/bb.20070105.asf
Het succesverhaal van André Rieu kent geen grenzen; in 2006 verwezenlijkt hij met zijn Johan Strauss Orkest en Koor zijn 'American Dream'. In deze 6-delige roadsoap André Rieu op weg naar New York, te zien vanaf vrijdag 5 januari, volgen we het complete Amerika-avontuur vanaf de voorbereidingen en vertrek vanaf zijn woonplaats Maastricht tot en met het succesvolle concert in de wereldberoemde Radio City Music Hall in New York.
In de soap krijgt de kijker een realistisch beeld van de totstandkoming van de belangrijke tournee door Amerika in 2006. De TROS volgt het gezelschap van Rieu gedurende het hele jaar en was er op de momenten van grote vreugde en in tijden van vermoeidheid.
Van iedereen wordt veel gevraagd tijdens een slopende tour. Orkestleden en de technische crew zijn weken aan een stuk van huis. Dan komt het aan op een flinke dosis incasseringsvermogen. Aan André Rieu zelf de taak om alles in goede harmonie te laten verlopen.
Het resultaat mag er zijn: het concert in New York, in de Radio City Music Hall, opgenomen met twintig camera’s, betekende wederom een mijlpaal voor André Rieu en zijn orkest in de Verenigde Staten.
Dit concert in New York wordt door de TROS in twee delen uitgezonden op vrijdag 9 februari en vrijdag 16 maart om 22.00 uur op Nederland 1.
The following is a translation of info at JO H'a site...for those interested:
Dirigent Jo Huijts come from a very musical line from fathers and mothers side (Huijts - Ruijters), as a result of which he practised music actively already on young age. He graduated to the academy in the professions piano-solospel, chamber music - where its preference and specialisation went out to the cooperation with zangers -, song and chancel Executive Board. Moreover he was during 20 years organist to the h heart church in Heerlen. For this reason it is not astonishing that he acquired thereby a large affinity in the cooperation with corn and zangers. At a lot of limburgse (men) corn was he 1st or 2e dirigent, or speculator to the piano. He made a lot of radio prerecordings with corn and soloists. At limburgs symphony orchestra he was during 5 years pianorepetitor at muziekdramatische productions. Here he learned know also André Rieu with which he cooperated 18 years as a pianist and the world travelled around to stand on important podia. In this cooperation he acted tevens as an arranger and arranged a considerable part of the Strauss orchestra repertoire, which on a lot of Cd's it was fixed. Now, after a lot of years absent to have been in the limburgse amateur music world by its busy agenda on the professional podia, Jo Huijts delight themselves proceed itself there on its knowledge and experience of the previous period again to bring on the enthusiastic amateurs in the corn world.
Hi Pauline from Melbourne, Australia here.
For the Aussie fans I saw Andre on Ovation last night and DVD's & CD's can be purchased from their website at http://www.ovationchannel.com/ovation/main/index.php
Cheers
Pauline
Thanks for the info Pauline! That is what I love about this site. Fans sharing with Fans. Everyone is a part of our Family of Friends.
Terrific! All of the songs.
Here is one of my favorites, along with Nun's Choir....I Will Follow Him
I would rate the New York concert as the most impressive of Andre's somewhat recent performances. Both New York and the Schonbrunn palace DVD are outstanding.
Are there any AR&JSO fans in Denver, Colorado? If so, I would like to hear from you!! E-mail me.
Thanks.
I have just purchased tickets for my precious Mum and Dad for Andre Rieu's second Brisbane concert. Could someone please tell me roughly how long is the length of a concert of this type? I have some tricky transport arrangements to organize to drop my parents off and pick them up after the concert. I would appreciate any feedback regarding the time factor.
With thanks, Julie.
Julie, I'm not sure about this but most of Andre's concerts last about 2 1/2 -3 hours. that might give you a general idea.
I have been told by a friend who saw the concert in Toronto that it takes about 3 hours. I think Brisbane concerts start at 7pm so that would be a finishing time of about 10pm. Hope this helps
Julie, On the Suncorp Stadium website there is a press release from Sports Minister, Judy Spence relating to Andre's concerts, which says in part'Ms Spence said that, as with previous concerts, strict noise levels on the night will be enforced and the 10.30pm finishing time will be adhered to'. 10.30pm is probably allowing for the concert attendees to leave the site so a finishing time of 10pm would probably be fairly close to the mark. My husband and I are in the same boat with transport arrangements as we are not happy about travelling home by train late at night and taxis will be at a premium for sure.
Yes I think the concert will finish by 10pm, thats the reason for the 7pm start in Brisbane. Lyn why don't you consider staying in town and making a mini holiday of it. I live at Bethania (30kms) from the city, but we are staying in town. We are going to both concerts and staying in both nights. First day we are just going to wonder the city hoping to see some of the JSO wandering around the shops. Second day we are going to take a lunch cruise on the river (something you never seem to do in your home town).We are staying at the Abbey Hotel in Roma Street, which is about 5 minute walk to Suncorp and the Caxton Street eating precinct. You would need to book soon though as it is about the closest accommodation to Suncorp. I am paying $165 per night for self contained one bedroom unit with lounge room and balcony.