Andre Rieu Concert Baltimore 2008
My wife & I attended the André Rieu concert
in Baltimore on May 27 2008.
We hope you enjoy our photographs and videos.
Steve & Trang
To see all of Steve & Trang's photographs, visit our PhotoGallery
on our website: AndreRieuFans.com.
Haaaaaaaaa, the banner man is there, too, like in Montréal and every where else, he must spend millions to see André and André sure gained weight around his belly.
Andre may have gained a little weight but he is still eye-candy!!! If all middle aged men looked like this, middle aged women would be very very happy!
Kate
Kate, I totally agree with you. And he can play beautiful music, is handy around the house and can cook!! What more could a woman want?!
Steve & Trang-
Looks like you had a great time at the concert- thanx sharing your pix! Might I suggest that next year you make a pledge to Maryland Public Televsion to get closer to the action, as that's how to get the best seats. I worked the event on behalf of MPT, and was given a 7th row seat...I even spotted myself in your little video clip getting boinked in the head by a yellow balloon! I almost felt guilty taking up such a prized seat. Amazing the amount of talent on that stage! It really is a whole different show when you're that close to the stage. All of you Andre'-Philes should splurge for a front and center seat for at least one concert!
I love these videos and pictures. We were sitting on the other side of the arena in Long Island so it's nice to see what we missed. Every time the tenors or sopranos performed, André was between us and them so we saw a lot of his back! As for his weight, I saw him last December in Oakland then again last month in Long Island and I didn't see much difference. But then, he could be 300 pounds and bald and I'd still love him. He is just so special.
Thank you Steve and Trang for the great report and photos from Baltimore. Loved everything. It is so nice when fans share their concert experiences. It is like we are there with you. Hugs to you
Hello All,
You are welcome; it was our pleasure
to share.
To KATHY: cannot go to main floor;
wheelchair issues, but thanks for the
suggestion.
Trang and Steve
Trang & Steve-
You raise a very good point- there should be a special section down on the floor for people with "wheelchair issues". I helped a few lovely ladies with their walkers,but I don't remember seeing any wheelchairs down on the floor. I'll bring this up to people at the station,as it's not fair to deny floor seating to anyone who wants be in the line of fire for the big "balloon drop"!
HELLO KATHY,
So glad you will forward wheelchair suggestion to PBS-MPT [Balto MD] Powers-That-Be -- Thanks. Then the decision, for us and others, will be whether to pay $200 for two tickets on a first come first serve basis vice a whopping $520 for two tickets -- however, it may be a tough fiscal decision for folks on fixed incomes. But at least this will provide an OPTION that may not have been there previously. Thanks again. Trang and Steve
Kathy, Steve, Trang, you all speak the truth! In Seattle, the handicap seating was up front on the right side. First 4 or 5 rows. I was impressed, they had great seats.
I don't recall seeing where the seating was in Dallas, Kansas City, NY, Portland or any of the other cities I've been to. humm wonder where the seats were.
Anyway, it's always a good idea to call the venue & PBS ahead of time to ask the location of this seating. Sometimes there is no difference between buying a ticket/pledge...other times there is a huge difference.
But..as will all concerts, just being there is GREAT and all seats are GOOD.
Hi Steve & Trang. Thanks so much for sharing your photographs and videos with us. They are great. It looks like you had a lot of fun and a lot of good music.
The colors, texture, sound, fun … oh gosh, I love all of the Concert!
Thank you Trang and Steve for sharing your concert with us all. I love watching the videos...makes it nice for those of us who cannot see a concert this year.
Everyone looked wonderful! And it looks like everyone was having a great time.
Thank you for the great photo's Steve and Trang, my PC does not allow me to view the videos, so I miss so much when it comes to that part of viewing; but I sure do get a jolly good time looking at all the wonderful photos. You must have had a really wonderful time. Thanks again. Hugs and more hugs. xoxox
JUDITH - THANKS SO MUCH. I hoped the pix would come out even better, but the low light conditions precluded perfect focus; and we were 20 rows up on a plane very close to the front of the stage.
RE: Streaming Videos. Double Check with Webmaster Sally, but I think she upload the videos compatible with FLASH PLAYER. See if you can download FLASH PLAYER. It should be FREE. And then you should be able to see the vids. They are lighter and brighter than the pix and have a "sound track."
Steve
G'day all of Andre's fans. I am going to shake up this Friday morning with a "new" sing-a-long, entitled: "Jesus
Loves Me", an oldie, but with "new" words; so you all know the basic tune. It is quite cute, so read, sing and enjoy. Follow the words............
Jesus loves me, this I know, Though my hair is white as snow, Though my sight is growing dim, Still He bids me trust in Him.
YES, JESUS LOVES ME...YES, JESUS LOVES ME...YES, JESUS LOVES ME FOR THE BIBLE TELLS ME SO.
Though my steps are oh, so slow, With my hand in His, I'll go. On through life, but come what may. He'll be there to the lead the way. ( CHORUS ) .....
Though I am no longer young, I have much which He's begun. Let me serve Christ with a smile, Go with other's the extra mile. ( CHORUS ) .....
When the nights are dark and long, In my heart He puts a song, Telling me in words so clear, "Have no fear, for I am near." ( CHORUS ) .....
When my work on earth is done, And life's victories have been won, He will take me home above, Then I'll understand His love. ( CHORUS ) ......
I love Jesus, does He know? Have I ever told Him so? Jesus loves to hear me say,
That I love Him every day. ( CHORUS )...
HAVE A BLESSED FRIDAY ALL MY DEAR FRIENDS - MAY YOU ALL HAVE PEACE
AND A SONG IN YOUR HEARTS ALL DAY.
Oh, I LOVE that songwritter...and her husband.
Anyone know who wrote this song? (without having to look it up?)
How I wish I could have met them while they were alive. Such WONDERFUL people.
Oh I love that too. I don't know who wrote it, well I do but I looked it up because I was so curious but I still do not know who it is. Thank you Judith sweetie.
Dear judith, thank you for putting that Jesus loves me song on the blog. I sure did need that wake up call. it has been very difficult lately for me and I have been down because of my medical problem. thank you for that judith. with a bunch of hugs and kisses. constance ox
Hi Constance, your very welcome, looks like that makes the two of us in need of some spiritiual up-lifting. Lord knows I have my medical issues, and sometimes they just over come me too. If you ever want to chat about your issues, I have a willing/encouraging ear
to help you over the rough spots and I
promise to put a smile back on your face
my new found friend. I will add you to my prayers, and send an angel your way to give you strength. Stay strong, my angel is bringing some gentle hugs, and
a little kiss on your cheek. Hugs, love,
and "remember" keep laughter in your heart - helps the hurt. I know!
THANKS. I am sorry it has taken me a long time judith .I sure do need an angel to watch over me and my family.I will be off line for awhile due to vacation.YEH!! LOVE,CONSTANCE
Hi dear Constance, have a wonderful vacation. Will miss you. Will be keeping you in my prayers. Love and hugs to you,
Jeanine Ann
Judith, you are a priceless treasure. Thank you.
HI Shirley, my long lost friend who shares in a good joke every so often. I
loved you calling me a "priceless treasure". But, now ya got me wondering?
Priceless treasure?? I got a lot a ole gold in my fillings, but come on girl, I
am still above ground. Don't they often
consider priceless treasures after they
finally do dig them up from under ground???, just teasing - I consider the words a "huge" honor. Hope all is well (now, thats a deep subject), I will return with a gem, so put on your
thinking cap. Love, hugs, cheers, smiles
Thank you so much Steve and Trang for sharing your concert with us. I was especially amused at the lady who is dancing, all by herself, in the front of the stage. That's why I love these concerts and each one has a different story.
You are welcome, Shirley. Again, our pleasure to share. If it weren't for Sally the Webmaster's solicitousness [is that a word?], this never would have happened.
Trang, who is quite pure and chaste, asked me about the dancing lady; and
I thought twice, but decided to give Trang my honest opinion: "She was a lady who knew how to have fun and enjoy herself to the max, especially when she was a little TIPSY." After two or three more "songs," some kind gentleman from twenty rows back got up to dance with her so that she would not be alone. The audience roared and clapped with their approval at his kind gesture. Maybe he knew how to have fun to the max also.
ENJOY, Steve
I love your story about the lady who was dancing by herself. It seems there is always someone to help out, in this case, the man who came to dance with her. I can just picture everyone clapping that he joined her..it must have been a very happy moment.
Sounds like he did know how to have fun!
THIS IS WHAT EXACTLY I DID IN DENVER,
DANCED BY MYSELF,
FELT LIKE A FOOL,
BUT I NEEDED TO,
I PROMISED SHIRLEY! KATI
wow thanks for the great pictures and videos!
-jeff
Thank you Steve and Trang for all your wonderful pictures and videos. I appreciate them as I watch them.
Doesn't everyone look fabulous! As Andre says, "Everyone in the JSO and the singers put all their energy and hard work to ensure we all have a wonderful experience" (something along those lines).
I cannot even imagine doing that practically every day or night with "great enthusiasm" as they all do for us. Oh yes I know there is a pay, but I have to think being on the road and being part of a musical family as they are, it must be more than the $$.
To wrap this up, I looked at Andre's pics and thought WOW! what a classy, gorgeous, handsome man. That Marjorie is one lucky lady!
Love Much
Grace
xxoo
Steve and Trang!
I am also in Baltimore and apparently sat close to you during the concert. I would like to meet other Baltimore Andre fans. Please get my e-mail address from Sally!
Kate
Hi Kate, would you be interested in meeting a good fan in Wash. D.C.? It is not that far. If you want, I could send your email to her. Her name is Martha Strickland and she is a great fan and friend of mine. I have your address so you need not list it here. Hugs
I would love to meet Martha! My work address is a few blocks from Penn Station here in Baltimore so I'm a short ride from Washington D.C. I haven't travelled down there yet since moving here so a chance to know Martha would be another reason to go.
Kate
HELLO KATE! We live in Northern Virginia; but would be happy to meet or
correspond. Enjoy, Trang and Steve
Hello Trang and Steve!
Thank you so much for responding. I am very new to Baltimore (moved from Mexico and Southern California this last winter). I would enjoy meeting with you. Perhaps Jeannine Ann could pass on my e-mail address.
Kate