Andre Rieu Becomes A Musketeer!
Photos: André Rieu.com
Andre Rieu, will for the rest of his life be known as a Musketeer d'Armagnac.
He was appointed by the French leader of the order "La Compagnie"
It is fitting that the cememony took place in Andre Rieu's Castle, de Torentjes at the base of the St. Petersberg. Known as the fourth Musketeer, Charles de Batz-Castelmore had his last breakfast at the castle on June 25, 1673 just before he was killed during the battle at the Tongerse gate.
In an acceptance speech, Andre explained the historical importance of his kitchen which at the time of the filming was filled with a camera crew from ZDF, German TV.
As a Musketeer d'Armagnac Andre Rieu is expected to contribute to the culture of a region in France known as the Cascogne. Rieu hopes the good contacts with France will help to fulfill his big wish to do a concert under the Eiffel Tower in Paris, similar to concerts at the Schonbrunn Castle in Vienna. Rieu will perform in France after the summer holidays and has sent letters to the Mayor Of Paris and the Minister of Culture but has not yet received permission.
Well Done! I saw the news alert on this a few days ago, and was hoping Andre would have photos of the event to share. Thank you for bringing this to us Jeanine Ann. It is interesting.
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André a Musketeer? I love it!
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This is great! André a Musketeer!! He looks good as a Musketeer.
It would be fantastic to have a concert under the Eiffel Tower, I hope France allows it. It would be another great dvd.
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Yes, a DVD in France would be wonderful. Has he done a DVD in France? I don't have it if he did.
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musketeer andre' i like the sound of that,he looks good does he not.
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Yes, Marilyn, "LA VIE EST BELLE" was made in France and I have also 3 interviews from him in France.
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Hi Inge, your comment just caught my attention. Three interviews in France!!! Are these to die for?? : )
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"Houra ...le voilà Mousquetaire gascon, je suis fière et heureuse de cette intronisation. Vive la France et la Gascogne et surtout vive André
Houra ... it's Musketeer gascon, I am proud and happy of this induction. Vive la France and Gascony, and especially deep André"
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I remember seeing a movie of the Three Muskateers, can't remember who played D'Artagnan, but Charlie Sheen was in it.I was looking at a picture of a 1672 French musketeer costume, trying to imagine Andre wearing that. hmmm could be.
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Shirley, my first 3 Musketeers movie was with Gene Kelly, I thought it was better than the second one, Gene Kelly played D´Artagnan, the one that died in Maastricht and had his last breakfast at the castle from André. But as far as I know, Alexander Dumas made the story up, the Musketeers existed and were the special protectors of the King, but the 4 in the book most likely not historical.
Jeanine Ann, interviews are no concerts and not interesting if you do not understand them.
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Yes Jeanine Ann, if you speak French!
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Hi Inge, I do not do French but I have a concert of Andre at the Zenith in Paris and I don't care what he says. I just look and listen to the music!! : )
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Speaking of the Musketeers, our vet said she named her cat (the office kitty) after one of the Musketeers, his name is Aramis. Thought that was funny.
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