André Rieu's Greatest Hits
Andre Rieu's Greatest Hits - Coming in 2009
Have you been wishing you could help Andre pick the music for one of his upcoming DVD's? Well now you can! Just send us your favorite DVD moment from your favorite song and list which DVD the song is on and your name. You may only list one song. Who knows, your song may be chosen for his upcoming "Greatest Hits" DVD. It should be released in 2009.
Send us your song and name and we will forward the results to Denon. Here is our chance to tell Andre how anxious we are to help him and how enthusiastic we are about his beautiful music. Based on our input plus general sales and iTunes singles information, Denon will create the tracklist.
Start Voting Now!
Please note change: VHS recordings are not eligible and the DVD must be produced by Denon Classics.
Here is a PDF file link to the complete Andre Rieu catalog.
Denon Classics Presents: Andre Rieu
hello jannine ann,my name is nicole joy,my favourite song is...SERENADE DE TOSSELI.regards,nicolejoy.
Hello Nicole, thanks so much for your selection, which DVD are you using for your choice? Hugs
There are so many my goodness. I guess if I had to choose one it would be Amazing Grace. I love others, but I guess this one is a universal sound that all can enjoy. I love the way Andre performs this with the pipers, percussion, and the orchestra.
Thanks for the vote opportunity!
Much Love
Grace (Amazing Isn't It?)
This is not an easy thing. There are so many beautiful songs but if I must narrow it down to one I would pick the beautiful "Meditation" from "The Vienna I Love" which I know is a VHS but I am hoping that qualifies.
Jeanine Ann
Jeanine Ann, great minds think alike and all that. A couple of days ago I posted to another site and I also picked Meditation. I would hope that a lot of people would pick some of the older ones. I don't even have my VHS hooked up any more and it would be so much fun to see how people have changed (gotten older) and in some cases looking better than they did way back when. For example, in that length of time (about 12 years) Lin and Rudd have gotten married, had two children, etc. I recently saw an old video somewhere and Lin looked sooo young. I believe in the videos we got, Andre's first real solo was Meditation. Am already excited about next year. Did you get my email about the tickets? I gather your husband is going also? Did he change his mind? We'll be in touch soon.
Hi Virginia, yes I did get your email. I am so sorry, I have been so busy lately. Yes my husband is going. I really want him to go so I am happy about that.
Oh I love playing that Video at the Carre in Amsterdam. He looked so young (and was) and he played "Meditation" with such feeling. I have that on a DVD I will make sure you get it. I listen to it all the time in the car also, along with my favorite Romantic Moments CD. I think you may be right about that being the first real solo but I also have Andre at the Zenith in France where he plays Ave Maria and that was a solo and I think that was released in 1998 and he looks very young in that DVD. I forget the date of The Vienna I Love but I think it was either 1995 or 1997. Talk to you soon. Hugs
Please note a change on the "Andre Rieu's Greatest Hits" entry. VHS songs are not eligible and the DVD's from which the songs come must be produced by Denon. I guess that takes care of "Meditation", darn. I just love that song as do many others and I just think I must see Andre play that again. So if anyone has listed "Meditation" as your pick, you have another vote. Thanks and keep voting. Your song may be on the tracklist. Hugs
Okay, no Meditation. Maybe someone can let him know that we would like to see it again. So, let's go with The Nun's Choir from the Radio City special. Thanks.
Thanks for this Moderator Jeanine Ann. I am going to study my DVDs and really give this some thought.
OMG..."O-N-E"...song? Ok...I'll have to think about this too.
(This is going to be sooooo fun!!)
hello again,the dvd i prefer is,SONGS FROM MY HEART.that was live in maastricht some time ago, i cant see any dates on the cover.that nice singer who sings ode to Maastrict was still alive, sorry i forgot his name,he sings in this dvd as well.youll know his name for sure.regards and thanks,nicole joy.
The man who sang "Ode To Maastricht" was Benny Neyman. Yes, that was a wonderful song. I feel very fortunate that, in my lifetime, I was able to hear this song, written by Benny Neyman and sang in five languages.
my FAVOURITE IS FROM
HIS dvd newYORK
wHICH WAS "mY WAY" hAD ME IN TEARS
IT WAS PLAYED WITH SO MUCH FEELING.
i HOPE HE PLAYS IT IN bRISBANE AUSSIE
This is very difficult, but fun.
I've got it down to 14 songs.
Well...maybe I could add...ok...
I need to subtract.
O-n-e song...that's all.
My favourite
Heia in den Bergen
I love that one too. Beautiful Music.
Eine kleine Nachtmusik from the DVD Live in Vienna
thank you Marlene for mentioning Bennys name,great help.nicole joy.
For me it is "Red Rose Cafe" from nearly every DvD.
This is torture, to be able to only pick one! There are so many that I really like, but if we have to choose only one, I think I will pick the Mozart adagio from the violin concert#3, from the ROMANTIC MOMENTS dvd. One of the reasons for my choice is that I would like to see more violin solos from Andre. There is Song To the Moon, and the adagio by Albinoni, aimer, oh so many, but... if it's only one, I'll have to go with the violin concerto. My two favorite men!
The most gorgeous emotional track I think is "Spartacus" by Amar Khachaturian. It really embodies his talents for bringing the emotion to the public. Gosh, how proud can be we of Andre? How high can it go!!!!
I agree with Shirley, the ROMANTIC MOMENTS are the only real classical selection of André, I love the violin concerto from Mozart, even so he plaid only a part of it, but I also like "Come Zigan" and "Hörst Du Zimbaklänge" there André actually shows that he can play the violin ! I also like the Celebration DVD the Spanish parts and of course all the Viennese music on 1OO Jahre Johann Strauß, Cálman, Lehàr and the other Strauß brothers.
Inge, I'm not sure I'm familiar with the "horst du zimbaklange", is it German? Where might I find it? And I love the violin concerto even tho' he only played a part of it, isn't there 3 movements? I'm with you also on the Viennese music.
Shirley, this song is "Hor Ich Zimbalklange" from the DVD Live in Dublin. It is one of my favorites because of the great violin work. Hugs
Jeanine Ann, thank you so much, I had forgotten about that one. Now I'll have to watch that dvd again. I think my memory is slipping.
Oh my memory slips too but I am trying to preserve my best brain cells for all things Andre! I have not seen that DVD for a while but I do remember what songs are where but there are lots of duplicates. Hugs
SHIRLANIF YOY HAVE WIENER MELANGE, THIS SONG IS HUNGARIAN, BUT WRITTEN IN GERMAN, THE TITLE IS. IT IS #7 ON THIS CD. KATI
Inge, I think you bring up something very valid. We all love Andre & his JSO, the Soloists and on..but many of us love to hear the violin, on it's own. The sweet beautiful sound it makes. Sometimes..it brings tears just to hear it.
I have replaced my thinking cap and am seriously going through my DVD's to choose my favorite. At this very moment I have two in mind. But this is serious stuff here. So please give me just some additional time. This ain't for the faint of heart. We're talkin about makin
a decision for " THE MAN "........
guess your comments have been frozen in time kid - either that or you are being blocked from interacting with the rest of fans on line - have noticed my postings have been made way before many and my replies are being backloged. what
da ya think - did I offend somebody? back at ya, later. just another country being heard from. maybe I'm on another page ??????
hi Jeannine ann ,can you please tell me where meditation is,i have not heard of this song.could it be called by another title.i thought i had all the cds,dvds,i definitely have not listened to this one.nicole j.
THIS SONG IS ON MORE THAN ONE CD. ONE IS CALLED WIENER MELANGE IT IS # 11 ON IT. KATI
There are songs on "Dreaming", "Romantic Moments", "Love Around the World", "André in Wonderland" and "Tuscany" that I would love to see on this dvd. I'm trying to decide which O-N-E song it should be.
Do I want to go with the "romantic", or the "soul-touching", the "feel good", the "help-the-planet" or what?
Ok, just to let you know that I am still thinking.
my heart will go on(titanic) it have to be, it is not easy, would have a different choice if it was made by dennon. this one is on live from dublin also, among others. kati
I've already "voted" on another site, but if I can choose again here, I'll still pick Wolgalied from Live in Vienna. Since that DVD hasn't yet been released by Denon, but will be in September, I hope that still counts. If not, then I have to go with Adagio from Violin Concerto #3 on the Romantic Moments DVD. I LOVE that piece!
I watched The Vienna I Love last evening just to see him play Meditation again. How is it possible to choose when there are so many that are fabulous? I too lean toward more classical violin solos. There is no more beautiful sound in the world than André playing his Strad, in my opinion!
My daughter and I are planning to attend the concert in Maastricht next year too so there may be a "bumper crop" of André fans there next year.
Kay that is fine if you voted on another site. You get a vote here and I am going to count every song that is listed here. We may as well get as many suggestions as possible. Just be sure the DVD is a Denon Classics. I will put that note on the page. Thanks much Kay.
Hi everyone, I have a note on the "Andre Rieu's Greatest Hits" page regarding the fact that the songs listed must be from the Denon Classics series and there is a pdf file link to the catalog.
Keep voting!
I too have voted on another site. There are so many songs I like it's not easy. I always really enjoy "Concierto de Aranjuez", with the beautiful photography, the haunting music. (DVD:
The Homecoming) So that's my favorite, but of course there is the Toselli Serenade, Meditation, Intermezzo Sinfonica, etc., etc. The list goes on and on. This is a very fun thing for fans to do - working on our favorite music by our favorite guy.
My favorite musical selection is:
What sets this selection apart from all the rest is the emotional response of the audience. Remember the old man with tears in his eyes? I must confess to having a lump in my throat when Carmen finished. Remember the.spontaneous standing ovation Carmen got at the end of the number?
And when Carmen finishes her solos, she is the most flexible; she bends at her knees & waist. She scoops up the audience into her heart. I guess what I'm trying to say is Carmen has stage presence that connects with her audience better than anyone, except André
This musical selection is #1 in my heart & mind. I am so very proud to be able to say that I heard Carmen sing this song live, during a concert here in Phoenix in Dec 2007. And I have the photos to prove it
This musical selection is sooooo beautiful I'd like to suggest to André , that he include it as a bonus number in each & every DVD + I like to see an interview between André & Carmen giving us the details of how Carmen was selected to sing & who created the ending, when Carmen kneels, holds André's hand & gasps. I feel so strongly about this being included as a bonus number in all dvd's, that I've written a letter to André , making this suggestion
Long live Carmen Monarcha
Oh Bill, I have to agree with you wholeheartedly ... Not only did the gentleman have tears streaming down his cheeks in the audience ... I too had them streaming down my cheeks ... I actually went onto Carmen's website and left a message on there saying that her rendition of that song was the very best I have ever heard ... I also am pleased to say that she will be accompanying Andre to his concert here in Perth Western Australia.... I play the Live in Tuscany DVD very often and always skip to No 6 just to hear her angelic voice and it never ever ceases to raise the tears in my eyes ... This is my fave also ... Viva La Carmen
I have 2 more that I feel should be included:
A Childs World …………Flying Dutchman DVD. When André began to play this song, the camera focused on some of the faces in the audience. I loved the dawn of recognition that appeared on their faces, when these adults realized André & the JSO were playing a song for children, a song they all knew & sang as children themselves. The music was beautifully arranged. It was the total audience participation of singing along with the music, the recital of words that seemed so spontaneous that causes me to enjoy this musical selection time & time again
Adieu mein kleiner Gardeoffizier ………André at Schönbrunn DVD This is my 3rd & final favorite for the same reasons; I love the catchy tune, have learned the German words, the entire orchestra, all the sopranos, all the Tenors & special guests participate in saying good by to the audience as part of the concert. What a fitting selection to the end of a beautiful concert. Again, it is the spontaneous audience participation of standing & singing along with the music that makes this particular number so enduring.
Kati, "Hör ich Zimbaklänge "is from Franz Léhar from his Operetta "Zigeunerliebe", in English Gypsy love. Es far as I know, he wrote most of his operettas in Vienna and in German, even so he was Hungarian . The song is at least on 4 of his Videos and DVDs. I love the Gypsy fast violin playing of it.
YES, YOU ARE RIGHT. UNFORTUNATE, SOME OF THIS GREATS HAD TO LEAVE THE COUNTRY TO BE SUCCESFUL, AND MADE A NNAME FOR THEMSELF, AND STUDY IN ANOTHER COUNTRY OTHER THAN WHAT THEY WERE BORN IN. THIS HAPPENED TO NOT JUST MUSICIANS, B UT TO A LOTS OF SCIENTIST ALSO.THIS IS TRU AS OF TODAY ALSO. ANYONE WHO WANTS FURTHER THEIR EDUCATION, LEAVE THE COUNTRY, AND MANY TIMES THEY DO BECOME FAMOUS. KATI
You are right Kati, but Wien, or Vienna was at that time the musical City of the world, all the musicians went there, also a lot of Germans , so was Beethoven, Mozart did not stay long, that is also why André introduces Léhar as a Viennese musician, but I knew as a child that he was Hungarian, also the Austrian-Hungarian Monarchy had something to do with it, it was under the Habsburgs one country.
This is like a great musical history lesson. Inge, I still think of Vienna as the birthplace of beautiful music, seems everyone went there at one time or another.Didn't Hadyn live in Austria? He and Mozart are two of my favorite composers, which makes me think, who do you think composed the op3, "Serenade", Haydn or Hoffstetter? Who ever did, it doesn't matter I guess, but I absolutely love the way Andre does it, I've never heard it played better, by anyone! I only have it on the cd, was it ever on any dvd?
Shirley, you got already your answers from Jeanine -Ann and Kati. As far as I know Mozart wrote only 3 violin concertos, but more for piano. My all time favorite is the Nr. 1 violin concerto from Tschaikovsky, that is not tackled by many violinists because it is very difficult, I have it from Yizak Pearlman, he is a super virtuoso, my daughter skated her last program in Vienna to a part of it. I wished André would play it or at least some parts of it.
Inge, that violin concerto is certainly an intricate & difficult piece for sure. I imagine Andre could play it, but I don't think it would appeal to such a wide audience. An Issac Stern, or a Perlman could get away with it, but I'm not so sure about Andre. I think the music he plays probably appeals to those who like their music on the light side.( this is just my own opinion of course.) I love classical, but not all classical, all the time. I like the variety that Andre gives. There are many pieces,played by Pagginini that I can't tolerate, even thought he was a genius. I guess, IMO, just because it's classical doesn't make it good. I can appreciate the difficulty but not necessarily the sound. Does that make sense?
Hi Shirley. You are saying what I am believing about myself. I like some classical, esp. Beethoven symphonies and piano concertos and esp. his Violin Concerto in D. But I don't really like much else of a lot of classical stuff in general and I definitely don't like it all the time. I really like the classical stuff that André does. He seems to choose music that I like. I also like the lighter stuff and the variety. I had a big collection of classical CDs that I had for a long time, and just never played, so I donated most of it to charity.
I love evening prayer from Hansel and Gretal from the wonderland cd.there is something about Carla and Carmans voice that soothes me.It puts me in a better perspective on things when things are rough.In fact when I hear it, I close my eyes and pray.It also makes me cry because it is so beautiful and I think about the two beautiful angels that are singing it that I get all emotional.constance ox
Constance, I agree with you about Carmen & Carla. Their voices blend together so well.Whether they sing together or solo, they will always be two of my favorites, but together it's like "double your pleasure".That is such a beautiful song, I enjoyed it too.
I agree with you. They are terrific and sing beautifully.
I wanted to add that I especially loved all of the songs they did in André in Tuscany. Another big favorite is the song that Carmen did on the Schonbrunn DVD "Spiel mir das Lied von Gluck und Treu" - Beautiful !
Hi Marilyn, the girls sing so nice and wait until you hear them sing from "Carnival" in the DVD Trier 2004. Of course Andre playing solo violin really made me melt and swoon.
Reminds me to tell all of you who want this concert that I am working on them. I got so many requests that I am bogged down but I promise you will soon get them. The problem is some what the concert, some want the photos and some want both. So they are coming. Sorry for the delay and Judith your things are coming with the photos and concert. I have your other things ready to go but want to pack everything together. Hugs
Hi Jeanine. André and his violin has the same effect on me too. I really appreciate all you do. Do your best, don't rush and don't worry about it. It will give me an André concert to look forward too. Hugs.
I CANNOT AGREE MORE, I DO LOVE THIS TWO FOREVER! I MISS THEM DEARLY, ALWAY GOING TO BE MY FAVORITES! WE GOT USED TO THEIR VOICE SO MUCH OVER THE YEARS, THERE IS A BIG HOLE IN THERE, AT LEAST FOR ME. FIRST THING I LOOK ON CDS AND DVDS IF THEY ARE ON IT. SAME THING WITH THE SCHEDULES. KATI
I am sure there are many, many fans who agree with you, Kati. I sure do.
Shirley I agree, I am not an all classical enthusiast, as a matter of fact, I have on in my workshop when I do miniatures, a classical station and sometimes I just have to shut it off because the intricate work I am doing and the tormenting piece of a cello or a trumpet hopping up and down the scales just drives my nerves bonkers, so also every body is entitled to their own taste of music and most music is beautiful, not all. I love things from Sarasate and Paganini but I would not like to listen to it all day. André himself does not consider himself as a virtuoso like Stern or Pearlman but he has found his nitch in making people happy with the semi classical music and lets face it, nobody makes the soul so happy as a Johann Strauss Jr. with his waltzes or a Léhar or Cálman, they just have the right combination for people who do not absolutely want to be classical music specialists.
What song I would choose for a new dvd is impossible to decide on.
I’ve thought long and hard.
When I hear each song that’s a possibility, I think that that one would be the one I would choose, then the next song comes on and I decide that would be better, and on and on.
So, I have to go through “reason” rather than “favorite”, keeping in mind that favorites are definitely included in reason. Make sense?
I think that I would choose the “Adagio” written by Albinoni, from the dvd “Dreaming”. Why? Because André said his father made a list of some of the songs that he should play. André felt that the reason his father chose this for him, was because of the incredible violin solo.
I have a special place in my heart for André’s father for raising this extremely talented, musical, violin-playing Maestro who makes my heart melt when he plays his violin.
Other personal choices I would choose, “Lost Heroes”, “Romance for Clara”, from “Love Around the World”. I would also choose “Ballade”, “Romance [Gadfly]”, “Morning” and “Intermezzo”, from “Dreaming”. Also, “Adagio Aus Dem Klarinettenkinzert in A-dur KV 622” and “Piano Concert Nr. 5 Op. 73, Adagio (Immortal Beloved, Main Theme)” from “Romantic Moments”. Also, “My Heart Will Go On” from “Wonderland” (a personal favorite).
And then one song that the world should hear and really feel deep in their hearts…“This Land is Mine”, from “Wonderland”. This song is not necessarily a violin solo, but it’s an incredible song that touches my heart and soul and I feel that everything in
this world can be made right, if everyone would truly hear it.
Now…having said all that…my first choice would be ANYTHING with an André violin solo. Those are my favorites…and there are SO MANY!!!
Ok Marlene, I will choose "Adagio" for you from "Dreaming". I wish too we could pick more than one because I want "Meditation" so bad and now that is not eligible and I must start all over again.
You gave the best reason for your pick and that is because it was on his father's list and I too am so very grateful that his father and mother raised this genius who is talented, wonderful, handsome, kind, gentle, passionate about his music, fantastic, sweet and did I say Handsome guy. Thanks Marlene Hugs
This is my all time favorite ever. I never can have enough of it. The most beautiful piece he plays, also, loved the Phantom of the Opera's the Music of the night. His face was talking music, the feeling on his face, showed true professionalism. The audience felt what he felt, beautiful interpretation.
Hello Moderator Piano. You know, I struggled with my choice in this decision. I chose the song I did because I personally feel it was an important choice.
I love "Music of the Night", I listen to it every day, several times, and never tire of it. This song is on my list of favorites for sure, and
listening to it makes me forget everything else for a moment.
It is hard, isn't it Marlene, to just choose one.That's why I chose a violin solo myself. But the other night we were watching an older thing we'd taped on PBS, an ice skating special, where the couple had chosen Andre's Amazing Grace. I had forgotten about that one, so I watched the la vie est belle again just to hear that one. OMG... I got goosebumps! The flute, the bagpipes, that has to be one of my picks that's not a violin solo. BTW, it made a beautiful ice skating program too.Dan's in the doghouse because he erased it, he was looking to free up a tape to tape something else. I would have bought him a new tape! I don't even remember the couple's name either.
Oh poor Dan, you know what I do Shirley I hide my Andre stuff so that nothing gets accidentally erased. Well hopefully you will see it again.
Someone here mentioned eye candy and I got some in the mail today. I won this 8 1/2 x 11 laminated black and white photo of Andre from the cover of Limelight Magazine (the one they had backwards) well this is the right way. Saw it on Ebay. It is lovely. Will scan it and see if my scanner works. I only used the scanner once and that was to scan my hand after Andre's high five. Hugs
Jeanine Ann, it wasn't an Andre tape he erased, just the ice skating tape, with the couple skating to the music of Andre's Amazing Grace. If he had erased an Andre anything, well, he might as well leave home!!
Oh ok Shirley I guess Dan is a lucky man after all : )
Yes, Amazing Grace, what an incredible song that is. When I listen to it I can hear André's violin. It gives me goosebumps every time that I hear it.
I do believe that I have heard this song more than any song in my entire life. I had never heard it played with a violin accompanyment until I heard André's version. I love it so much!
I agree, Marlene, there are so many pieces I like. I would be happy with your selections as well as many others I have heard. There seems to be a group of songs that keep getting mentioned. Actually, I don't think one DVD would be enough. I think it is going to take 2 or 3 DVDs - a set.
Okay folks-whoowa !! There is quite a bit of chatter about Carla and Carmen -
I realize lots of my mail gets lost, but am I to take these names implications
as these two beautiful voices, the two people I love singing solo or together - are you saying they are leaving Andre & The JSO ??? Or have I been riding the "short" bus too long?? Tell me it ain't true AND how did I miss all this on the blog?? thank-eeee :}
THEY DID LEAVE JSO SOME TIME AGO. LATELY THEY ARE DOING JUST SPECIALS WITH THEM, LIKE THE WORLD TOUR OF VIENNA, OR MAASTRICHT, CARLA WAS NOT EVEN THE SINGER THERE, CARMEN WAS. WE ALL MISS THEM SO MUCH, BEING THERE ON THE REGULAR BASIS. IT IS LIFE, PEOPLE HAVE TO MOVE ON.
WHEN YOUR MAIL GETS LOST, JUST TRY AGAIN, IT IS HAPPENING TO ME ALSO, SEVERAL TIMES DAILY, I JUST KEEP TRYING.KATI
What mail are you talking about Judith and Kati, the blog comments or your email?
I AM TALlKING ON BLOG COMMENTS, HAVE TO TRY SEVERAL TIMES, BEFORE IT WOULD SHOW UP. OTHERWISE, WE DO NOT HAVE IT. KATI
As KATI writes, it is the blogs that I
comment on. It is like they go into limbo, zapped from the blog space, so we
try again and again. Just wondering where do they go? Don't worry! BE HAPPY!
Hello girls, to answer your question - your posts do not fly away or anything, they go in for approval. If there is no moderator in at the moment your post stays in the "pending" area and then we approve it as soon as we can. Hope this helps. Hugs
Thank you Moderator Piano for your quick
reply. Now I can be on the same page as
every one else. I'll be looking for your
"notes" a wee bit more.
Song: Come, Zigany
Album: New Years In Vienna
I think it is the best violin solo done by André.
Hello,
Any DVD with Kalki Schrijvers on it,
singing solo or semi solo !!
She sings "Im weißen Rößl"(The White Horse Inn) on the "Andre Rieu On His Way To New York" but it's not a Denon !
And she's with the other singers !!
She is known as a soloist but the only
time she's singing solo is on still pictures !!
This charmer needs to be shown more !!
Somebody help !!
Any of Carla's "costume" pieces. All of the Carla and Carmen duets. Manoe singing.
I love these folks,
Grampa Mike
HI MIKE, CARLA'S COSTUMES ARE BEAUTIFUL, REALLY ALL OF THEM, ANY TIME THEY DO COME UP WITH SOMETHING SPECIAL. ON THE SCHONNBRUNN DVD ALSO,THEY DO COME VERY CLOSE TO THE COLORS AND MAKES OF THE ERA THEY DID REPRESENT, MEANING THE BALLET DANCERS, THE GUYS UNIFORM, THE FRANZ JOSEPH'S OUTFIT. SOMEONE IS REALLY DOING A GREAT RESEARCH! WHEN CARLA SINGS JULISKA FROM BUDAPEST, MY HEART JUST MELTS. THE OUTFIT IS VERY CLOSE TO THE REAL ONE, PEOPLE AS OF TODAY STILL DRESS UP IN THOSE TRADITIONAL OUTFITS ON CERTAIN OCCASIONS, LIKE EASTER, OR FOLK DANCE PRESENTATION. SADLY, ALL THESE GREAT HUNGARIAN COMPOSERS, WHO'S MUSIC ANDRE AND COMPANY PLAYS SO WELL, BELA SINGS THEM, WITH THE OTHER TENORS, BUT NOT ONE CD OR DVD IS AVAILABLE IN HUNGARY. I UNDERSTAND THERE IS A LANGUAGE BARRIER, MOST PEOPLE SPEAK GERMAN, RATHER THAN ENGLISH BESIDE THE VERY HARD HUNGARIAN LANGUAGE. ANDRE WENT THERE, WANTED A CONCERT, DID NOT WORK OUT FOR WHATEVER REASONS, PEOPLE WOULD LOVE HIM, JUST LIKE IN ANY OTHER COUNTRY, HE COULD TALK TO THEM IN GERMAN, BUT JUST LIKE HE SAID, MUSIC DO NOT NEED WORDS. HUNGARIAN PEOPLE LOVE ALL THOSE OPERETTAS THEY DO PRESENT! THEY REALLY KNOW HOW TO HAVE A GOOD TIME. MAKES ME SAD. KATI
Love all the costumes! Nellie does a fantastic job. What I notice a lot is all the gorgeous pieces of jewelry the ladies wear. They all are a well dressed bunch aren't they? The whole picture of the JSO is so special. No dull black & white only for them. love it.
Attention All Fans:
Remember when we asked for your favorite song and the DVD on which it is played?
This weekend is your last chance to vote if you have not done so. I must compile these songs by Sunday and email them to Denon on Monday.
Please vote this weekend if you have not done so. This is your last chance to help Andre pick his tracks for "Andre Rieu's Greatest Hits".
Thanks much. I will put a note on the Guestbook page but please vote on this page.
Jeanine Ann
DVD IS ROMANTIC MOMENTS. Song is ADAGIO DE ALBINONI.PLAISIR DAMOUR, SONG OF THE LAKE. Thanks jeannine ann, regards, nicole joy.
Thank you Nicole. Have a nice evening.
I need, the song "ANN AMSTERDAM".
Please, urgent, urgent.....