Pierre Rieu Speaks On Managing Andre Rieu
02/09/2009 How is it for a manager to manage his own father?
Pierre Rieu (29), son of violinist Andre Rieu, has the experience of an expert in this. "In the beginning it was difficult. To get work orders from him just went over: more than just the table."
Fathers who work with their sons, are a familiar phenomenon. Hans Robben, the father of just transferred to Bayern Munich football star Arjen, is perhaps the best known example. The risk that such a relationship might cause strains, is in large degree a matter of involvement. So father gave Hans Arjen is sure not to PSV and Ajax Amsterdam was because the program leaves his name was misspelled (Arjan, in place of Arjen).
Proud Father
How to keep the son so happy and sensitive makes many a proud father, is the question. This is why so many artists and athletes keep the business side outside the family. The band has simply much blood sensitivities. Yet it seems difficult for a manager to represent interests of your father. Problem with fathers is that they, especially as they age, are always right and their son has 'much to learn.' "It is sometimes difficult," says Pierre Rieu, son and manager of violinist Andre Rieu. "Sometimes he has ideas, such as the reverse engineer of Schönbrunn castle as a stage in the last tour, which many people, including my mother, thinking that this will be his final demand, stopping him by besting him, we being unable to do this, but later we admit he has been right yet again."
Your father is much in the news because he is the best selling male artist in the world live. To what extent is this also the success driven by his manager?
"How about yourself? Look, there are many artists who have a lot of good people behind them and still much sell many fewer less concert tickets than my dad. And so I have the answer. No, the people come to him and nothing and nobody otherwise. We have to do that last year going around giant castle tours in Australia, but without the castle and without the light show they had him come down. But we want to make sure that the 30,000 people who regularly sit in the stadiums all respect a great evening experience they will never forget."
Is the relationship with your father changed when you became his manager?
"Well, certainly in the beginning it was all apart. Nine years ago, began the point he was not only my father, but my employer. That was very strange. It was not really without a struggle, but we have solved everything in the beginning because we talk to each other very well. Now we are truly a gold team. But in the beginning it was difficult to get orders from him to just go beyond : more than just the table."
If the manager Joop van Ende (very famous billionare & manager in Holland) wants to become Andre Rieu’s manager, will you then let him?
"As long as my father performs, I am his manager. As long as he remains in the box, there is no question of me leaving him. I know Joop van den Ende a while, I will thank him for the wonderful offer, but still very friendly reject it."
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I think they work well together.
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the nerve of the man it should be you and only you dear Pierre. I do hope you are coming to Australia this year.Your beautiful twins will be old enough to leave and we need you two for the short time.Please Eefje I hope that is the right spelling.xxx
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does anyone know if Andr'e will be in australia for mother's day where He will be, we love this great entertainer.his music cant get too much of his music
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Andre will be in Australia in October. Check out his agenda on his web site.
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THANK YOU FOR YOUR EMAIL IT WAS VERY NICE OF YOU TO SEND IT
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WE LOVE YOUR MUSIC AND WE HAVE 27 DVDS 28CDS AND WHEN WE GET A CHANCE WE WATHCH THEM OVER AND OVER
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can anyone tell me if Andr'e is coming to Australia in may,if so what is his itinerary, please. fay.
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Hi Fay, at present we have no information regarding plans for Andre to be in Australia in May. If we hear anything we will let you know here. Hugs
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thank you for your email will you let me know if ANDRE is coming to Australia and the date that he will be here
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October
17 Oct 2010
6:00PM MelbourneAustralia Rod Laver Arena
19 Oct 2010
8:00PM AdelaideAustralia Adelaide Entertainment Center
26 Oct 2010
8:00PM BrisbaneAustralia Brisbane Entertainment Center
29 Oct 2010
8:00PM NewcastleAustralia Newcastle Entertainment Center
31 Oct 2010
6:00PM SydneyAustralia Acer Arena
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André, Pierre as a brothers, herself silimar. Pierre a little and to Marjorie. When the bring out their twin daughtersand small Ivan? Jeanine Ann thanks in a photo and Kind Regards Terezie
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Dear Andre, While visiting my grand-daughters Zoe & Lauren for their 7th birthdays on 23 April, I mentioned to them it would have been Roy Orbison's birthday on that day too, and how much I loved him and his music. Zoe quickly corrected me and informed me and I quote, "No Grandma, you don't love Roy Orbison, you love Andre". Unquote. She is right too as I love your music and the music of JSO too.
I have a new computer now and have just been able to get back onto your website, so once again I will be able to read where and what you and the JSO are doing in the way of concerts.
Could you also tell me with your Marjorie's last book titled "Dreams Come True," many of my friends have borrowed this book from me and have queried as to whether this story is true. I have informed them it is as Ramona and Rebecca did meet you, your family and your wonderful orchestra, didn't they? I would love for you to confirm this with me so I can inform my friends, they have read another book of yours which is totally true.
Once again, thankyou to you, Pierre and your wonderful orchestra for the wonderful music, the workings behind the scenes and thankyou to Marjorie for the 2 books about you, of which I have both copies, and my heartiest congratulations to your sons Mark and Pierre on the arrival of their beautiful children.
Please keep bringing us your wonderful music as I am like a contented cat purring every time I listen to your CD's, or watch and listen to you on any of your DVD's you have published.
Once again, thankyou to you and your wonderful orchestra for bringing into our homes your wonderful charm and music.
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