ANDRE RIEU Longest North American Tour Ever Beginning in April '09

            Andre Rieu's New 'Greatest Hits' on CD and DVD
                            set for release March 3rd



                             

Longest North American Tour Ever Beginning in April '09

SANTA MONICA, Calif., March 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Denon Classics, once again the U.S.'s #1 independent Classical label is celebrating the announcement of Andre Rieu as the #1 selling Classical artist for 2008 according to Billboard Magazine as well as attaining the #8 spot in Pollstar Magazine among all the touring acts of 2008 in the U.S.! Rieu landed atop this year's sales tally as the nation's top selling classical artist according to Billboard Magazine. He returns to the United States in the Spring of 2009 for an unprecedented "Greatest Hits Tour" celebrating his 30th anniversary as a performer with more consecutive U.S. dates than he has ever scheduled before, spanning April, May and June. To commemorate his artistic achievement and to honor his upcoming 30-year milestone, Denon Classics will release "Andre Rieu's Greatest Hits" as chosen by his fans and collected from all of his Denon releases on CD, DVD and a deluxe CD/DVD set on March 3rd.

Andre Rieu has already earned the distinction as the #1 pledge drive artist for PBS and now the #1 Classical artist according to Billboard Magazine. Firmly established as one of the top performing artists according to Pollstar Magazine who ranked him as the #8 top touring draw of the year on ticket sales approaching $77 million (placing him in good company amongst the likes of Madonna, The Eagles, Bon Jovi and Coldplay), Rieu has won legions of fans worldwide and his success continues to grow with each new release and tour. Combining unparalleled showmanship with shrewd marketing, Rieu has built a world class musical career with sold out tours and increasing sales of his specials and recordings despite the ever changing dynamics of the industry.

Born in 1949 in the Dutch Province of Maasticht, Andre Rieu began his classical music training at the age of five encouraged by his father, a professional conductor. Focusing on the violin throughout, Rieu immersed himself in his musical studies attending the conservatoire in Liege, Maastrich and finally in Brussels where he concluded his musical training with distinction (Premier Prix). It did not take long before Rieu founded his first ensemble, the Maastrich Salon Orchestra performing throughout the world even as he is engaged as a violinist in the Limburg Symphony Orchestra. In 1987, Rieu recruited the 12 member Johann Strauss Orchestra. It was from this foundation that he soon catapulted to success performing concerts throughout Europe in support of his first album, "From Holland With Love," which included the piece "Second Waltz" -- a beautiful version of a Dmitri Shostakovich composition that captured the imagination of ever-larger audiences triggering a wave of affection for the waltz and earning him the fond nickname, Waltz King! With each subsequent project, Rieu gradually built a juggernaut musical enterprise of world tours (with an expanded 50 member orchestra), recording studios and TV specials -- all of which were produced, designed and marketed in house. It's an incredible endeavor matched only by the likes of similar enterprises such as Cirque du Soleil.

2009 is certain to be another banner year for Rieu with the 30-city arena tour, select repeat airings of his specials on PBS beginning in March and the release of his hand-picked greatest hits collections. Denon Classics' "Greatest Hits" collections include songs and performances taken from all of his hit releases on the label such as "Live in Dublin," "At Radio City," "Live in Vienna," "At The Movies," "Wonderland," "New Years in Vienna," "Tuscany," "Homecoming" and more. "Andre Rieu's Greatest Hits" will be released as a 15-track CD, a 20-performance DVD and a two-disc limited edition CD with bonus tracks which will also include a bonus DVD with five exclusive performances.

A platinum selling artist around the world, Rieu's worldwide appeal is as strong as ever having recently earned his 4th Platinum certification from Canada's CRIA for the DVD "CHRISTMAS AROUND THE WORLD" bringing his total awards to 15 to date (including 11 Gold Sales certifications).

Rieu recently completed a record-breaking tour of Australia in 2008 selling out his eleven city World Stadium Tour (which included traveling with a full sized replica of Vienna's spectacular Schonnbrun Palace) which only added to his already multi-platinum sales. Rieu's specials dominated the music DVD charts in Australia capturing the top 6 spots on the charts (with 21 of his specials landing in the top 50 overall!). 

Confirmed U.S. dates for Rieu's "Greatest Hits" tour are:


    4/23  New York             Hammerstein Ballroom
    4/24  Bridgeport           Arena @ Harbor Yard
    4/25  Nassau, NY           Nassau Coliseum
    4/26  New Jersey           Prudential Center
    4/27  Reading              Sovereign Center
    4/28  Philadelphia         Susquehanna Bank Center
    5/14  Baltimore            1st Mariner Arena
    5/15  Wilkes-Barre         Wachovia Centre
    5/16  Cleveland            Quicken Loans
    5/17  Pittsburgh           Mellon Arena
    5/18  Columbus             Nationwide Arena
    5/19  Detroit              Fox Theatre
    5/21  Chicago              Allstate Arena
    5/22  Milwaukee            Milwaukee Theatre
    5/23  Minneapolis          Target Center
    5/24  Des Moines           Iowa Events Center
    5/25  Omaha                Qwest Center
    5/26  Denver               Pepsi Center
    6/12  Vancouver            GM Place
    6/13  Seattle/Tacoma       Tacoma Dome
    6/14  Portland             Rose Garden Arena
    6/16  Oakland              Oracle Arena
    6/17  Sacramento           Arco Arena
    6/18  Fresno               SaveMart Arena
    6/19  Los Angeles          Nokia Theatre
    6/20  San Bernardino       Citizens Business Bank Arena
    6/22  San Diego            Cricket Wireless Pavilion
    6/23  Phoenix              Jobing.com Arena
    6/24  Las Vegas            Orleans Arena
    6/25  Salt Lake City       Usana Amphitheatre


The Savoy Label Group (SLG) features not only the historic Savoy Jazz label but also the Denon, Denon Classics, SLG and 429 Records labels. Savoy Label Group is the North American unit of Columbia Music Entertainment (formerly Nippon Columbia), the oldest music company in Japan. SLG is lead by Steve Vining and CME is headed by Chairman Strauss Zelnick, founder of Zelnick Media which owns interests in and manages an array of media companies.

 
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  • March 2, 2009 Webmaster Sally wrote:
    Wouldn't it be wonderful if we all get the CD & DVD, attend the 30 Years Celebration Concerts and then Andre comes out with all new songs and concerts in 2010?
    Sounds like Heaven to Me !
  • March 2, 2009 Marlene Warren wrote:
    André has one Celebration Concert for every year. New songs for 2010 would be Heaven for sure! I've been notified that my Celebration cd/dvd is on it's way!
  • March 2, 2009 wilhelmina wrote:
    Thank you for all the news we get about Andrew Rieu.
    But I have to make a correction on some of the info.
    Andre was not born in the province of Maastricht, but in the city of Maastricht. This is the Capital city of the Province "LIMBURG"
    The town is called Maastricht, not "Maastrich"
    I am a great fan of his, and will be going to his forthcoming concerts in Melbourne this coming October.
    Meanwhile Andre has brought out a single CD to help the Victorian bushfire victims. All the proceeds from this CD will be donated to help the people who have lost everything in those terrible fires.
    What a great Man he is.
    1. March 3, 2009 Shirley wrote:
      Ha, you are right, maybe the news person who wrote the article didn't proof read it, then again maybe they didn't really know how to spell it.
      Maybe André will forgive them and so will I.
      1. March 3, 2009 WebMaster Sally wrote:
        You know...right you are.  I saw that too and wondered abou it. 

        I thought to put up Editor's Notes, but took a nap instead !    Silly Me.

    2. March 3, 2009 WebMaster Sally wrote:
      Thank you for helping all the fans.  You are so right on your corrections.

      This is a press release from Andre's American label.

  • March 3, 2009 Judith wrote:
    Anyone aware IF Andre is still coming to Syracuse, NY on April 20th?? I was looking at his schedule and there is NO listing? Just being Curious George this morning. Your reply will be greatly appreciated. I spoke with a friend this morning and she said she is
    looking into tickets, and I told her, I had not seen Syracuse listed. Once again, thank you for your time. Stay warm, it is soo COOOLD here on the east coast and the WNY area.
    1. March 3, 2009 Shirley wrote:
      Well Judith, I just checked Andre's site and it is listed for 4-20 at the War Memorial Arena Oncenter, checked out the web site for that too and they list Andre:
      Andre Rieu & His Johann Strauss Orchestra
      Ticket prices include $50, $79, $119, and $159
      Date(s):
      04/20/2009
      Location:
      War Memorial
      Time:
      TBD
      Cost:
      $50, $79, $119 and $159
      Telephone:
      717-907-6573
      1. March 3, 2009 Judith wrote:
        SPEEDY DELIVERY: Boy you are really on the ball Shirley. I send you a speedy,
        smiling, big hug for such a fast reply. That is why I LOVE this fan site - everyone is so very helpful and give you
        excellent information. Lets hear it for my "sweet Shirley". Please except all my hugs - I can't send any kisses because I have such a BAD, cold, cough, and just plain conjested, hacking, feverish, stuffed head, plugged ears, sore throat (feels like I am swallowing
        razor blades)-guess you get the picture?
        Thank You luvie. - Just plain sick of being sick!!! :{
        1. March 3, 2009 Moderator Jeanine Ann wrote:
          Hi dear Judith,  I didn't know you were sick.  I will pray for you sweetie so you get rid of all that stuff.  Please try to get to Syracuse.  The least expensive according to Shirley would be $50.00 which may not be the greatest seat but would get you in.  I am going to email you now so hang around if you can.  Hugs to you and feel better soon. Jeanine Ann

          1. March 3, 2009 Judith wrote:
            Happy Hello Jeanine Ann. Yes, I have NOT
            had such a cold in years. This has really set me back. Someone at a birthday party shared this cold with me
            at my ex's wife BD party. I just have to share this with y'all - this ex I speak of was married to me, but as all things come to an end, this mister worked his way to wife number 3 - YES, I did say wife #3, guess he is still trying to perfect the idea of being married; anyways, I teased my daughters
            at the BD party, that I was going to ask their father to take me to the Andre
            Concert in Michigan......guess I started
            the ball rolling. By the way, after years of bitterness, I made amends,and because of the girls, when "we" get together, all of 'we' three wives get together and compare notes. Ha-ha-ha, can ya beat that one. Love to all, and remember, where there is peace, there is also serenity. LOL
        2. March 4, 2009 Shirley wrote:
          Hi Judith, Hate to hear that you are so sick. what a bummer. don't forget the chicken soup. Glad I could answer your question, but just so you know, on the left side of the page here is the 2009 concert info, I just did it the hard way. haha(always). I hope you get rid of your bug. The only thing I'm sick of now is winter, and we haven't even had a bad one. maybe I should move to a warmer climate but I doubt that will ever happen so I'll just quit complaining and wish you a better day. Get well Ms Judith! HEAL!
          1. March 4, 2009 Judith wrote:
            Happy Hi's to Miss Shirley, again sending you many thanks for all your assistance in helping direct me to the site I have used in the past, but for some reason, this time, duh, what can I say? I sure have been having my share of
            the "magic" cure for a cold - CHICKEN SOUP - oh so good. My two younger grand-
            children said I sound like the green Mucinex man on TV. Finally feeling a bit better and looking to get into trouble. hee-hee-hee. I heed your command, and I will "HEAL". Smiles and giggles to all from the mischief maker.
            AGAIN-THANKS FOR CARING & SHARING.
            1. March 4, 2009 Moderator Jeanine Ann wrote:

              Judith you know what I found to work on a cold if you take it at the first sign you are getting a cold is Zicam.  It works for me anyway but you must get it right away.  I think you are too far into it now but the next time try it.   Hope you feel better soon.  Big get well hug to you

              1. March 4, 2009 Judith wrote:
                Thank-eee Jeanine Ann, that is absolutely a great idea - however as is said, I was too far into the cold. It did come on suddenly, but all the ugly
                symptoms were very aggressive and just
                attacked me and wiped me off my feet, that mean bug just grabbed me without me
                being aware it was slowly creeping into
                my un-guarded moments and 'zapped' me at a weak moment. But I am now on guard, building an immunity against this bad bug, just let it rear its ugly head in this house, and Lysol, Vaporizer, Zicam(now at hand) just terrible how these ugly bugs catch you off guard....well enough, is enough, I'd feel terrible 'bugging' y'all. Have a absolutely healthy evening.
  • March 4, 2009 Jan wrote:
    I have an extra ticket for Andre's show on June 17 in Sacramento. The cost is $125. Please e-mail me if you are interested:

    1. March 4, 2009 Moderator Jeanine Ann wrote:

      Jan, I took your email address off for security reasons. 

      If anyone is interested in this ticket please post your name only and I will send Jan's address to you.  Thanks much.  Good luck Jan

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