HITTING A HIGH NOTE
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HITTING A HIGH NOTE e x
MIRUSIA signs CDs and checks her fanmail while on a short holiday
from touring with Dutch violinist Andre Rieu.
She returns to Brisbane to perform at Suncorp Stadium in December.
Photo by SALLY WALKER-BROWN.
LINDA MULLER
The Redland Times
It's a picture of domestic quiet, far removed from the big audiences that have been applauding her performances.
Mirusia Louwerse, 23, is signing her CDs at the kitchen bench, her fanmail splayed in front of her and her laptop whirring its messages of praise and adoration.
Her mother, Henriette, is not at work while her daughter is on holidays and her father Jack is coming home early.
Their pride in their daughter is brimming and evidenced by her CDs and photographs which are on proud display around their Birkdale home.
It's been a meteoric rise but Mirusia is now a household name, at least among those who love internationally renowned violinist Andre Rieu.
Since joining him early last year, the talented soprano now has more than 120 performances to her credit and has been a featured performer in several Andre Rieu CDs and DVDs.
"It's indescribable, exciting and lots of fun. I've learnt a lot," Mirusia said.
The experience started when her Dutch aunt contacted Andre, suggesting Mirusia join his cast.
"Everything fell into place. He was looking for a new soprano when my aunty emailed him. Within an hour, he was on the phone to me, and I flew over for an audition," Mirusia said.
"It was fate - right time, right place and a good audition with a nice man.
"He's like a second dad to me."
Now based in Maastricht, Mirusia said singing was like a normal 9am to 5pm job with rehearsing in the studios every day in between tours.
"I am always away. The most I have been home is three weeks. You see a lot of the world."
Mirusia noted that world audiences had different reactions, putting Australians in the "free with emotions" category.
Certainly, the hype has started for Rieu's first Australian tour titled World Stadium Tour and involving 100 dancers, 100 ice skaters, 100 bagpipers and a full orchestra.
The Brisbane leg is being staged at Suncorp Stadium on December 3 and 4.
"We have audiences as big as 30,000 people. But it's different when there are people you know in the audience. I feel a bit nervous about this one," Mirusia said.
Andre picks only the best.
No need to feel nervous about performing in your hometown of Brisbane Mirusia. You will do an excellent performance as you have always done.
You are incredibly talented and your voice is just about the most beautiful sound on earth.
I made a CD from iTunes and I have your "Angel" on it. I made a mixture CD for my niece's new baby boy Eddie. He is now three weeks old. He responded to the sound and just stared up and around, looking for that wonderful sound.
So keep up the great work Mirusia. You are a wonderful performer. It is lovely to see you on stage and just as lovely to hear your angelic voice.
Love You Much
Grace
xxoo
I know that hometown crowd will go wild when Mirusia takes the stage. Think of it, they will have André Rieu, the JSO, & Mirusia all on stage. WOW o WOW
Kudos to Mum & Dad as well. They have every right to be proud.
Thanks for this Jeanine Ann. It's always nice to see some of the Alerts posted here where we can share them.
Mirusia, I am sure that you will sing a most beautiful sound when you are in front of your homeland crowd! You have a most beautiful voice, and the more I hear you the more impressed I am.
This is a nice article Jeanine Ann, thanks for sharing it!
I'm please to say that some time ago, Mirusia was sitting at the very table autographing a photo of herself, to me.
The photo has been properly enshrined in a place of prominence in my apt.
And I'm lucky enough to have been at the right place at the right time to have a friend take a photo of me standing right next to Mirusia, prior to the 2007 concert here in Phoenix.
Here is the photo, which also includes Sanne (Su-nah) & Frank
Thanks for sharing this pic and words Bill. It is a lovely picture of you with Mirusia, Frank and Sanne.
Thanks for all you do as a moderator here on Fans and Friends.
Love Much
Grace
xxoo
Thank you Bill from me too for this great photo. You certainly deserve being with Mirusia, Frank and Sanne.
Thanks also for the mail : ) You are a great guy. Hugs to you
Hi agian lol,
Wow great picture! thats my biggest regret when i met andre rieu and his orchestra i talked with the orchestra for about 1 hour waiting for Andre to come out to meet me in the buses and i have 2 cameras in my pocket with no picture taked i could have take a million picture but i did not. I cant beliveve that!!! but i hope i will get another chance! thanks
-Jeff
Jeff, I have a feeling it will happen. And you will have your photo and more!