Andre Rieu Report Baltimore/Wilkes-Barre A "Dear Andre" Letter
Baltimore and Wilkes-Barre Concert Report. . . . .
A Dear Andre Letter
My Dear Andre,
So many times I have heard you say ...."perhaps we will meet again sometime in life, bye bye". The first time I heard you say this I thought to myself - there must be another "sometime" and there has been. When I saw your concerts in Baltimore and Wilkes-Barre I kept thinking of your words and realized that they had such a profound meaning and effect on me. Whether or not there is another "sometime" depends not only on my getting to your concerts but it also depends on you coming to us. So many things can happen in life and we tend to take everything for granted - even the fact that you will always be here in our country, in our town and in our lives.
So as I walked into the arena and took the seat which was less than perfect this time, as I thrilled to the first notes of "76 Trombones" I thought I want to remember this moment. I want to keep in my memory the look of you walking down the aisle resplendent in shiny tails, waving your bow, whistling to the music and sometimes high-fiveing those lucky enough to be in your path. I want to remember the way you walk up those stairs which I always want to sit next to because I feel that is the closest I will get to you. I hear you welcome us to a wonderful "night filled with music" and I think about you asking us to bring our hearts and you will bring yours and together we will be forever bound in a world that only those who know you can ever enter. For you are music Andre; you live, breathe and you are the music in my heart, in my life and in my soul.
I keep all your little chatter in my mind so that I can review it over and over. You tell us that we are the best audience in the whole world but I know you say that everywhere you go. That is because you want everyone to feel special and that you are playing just for them. And that is exactly what I feel dear Andre especially when you give me a glance every once in a while. That short but sweet glance is so special to me and I can see this in my mind every time I remember. They say that life is made of "Kodak Moments" and I have many of those. I have a "life" moment of you in every turn, every move and every expression which comes from you.
I see you play the song "Ben" and I will always remember the expressions and the true feelings you have in your heart for the person to which this song is dedicated. I see the love of the music and the way you play your violin and I think even though this person may not have been my favorite entertainer, you had enough love and thoughtfulness in your heart to play this for him - and it is for him - not for me, but I get to share in your feelings and that is really special.
I watch you play "Marina" and dance around the floor and I can remember always the playfulness which I love in every concert. You give us "America The Beautiful" and that brings a sense of pride and joy that your home country and my home country are united forever through music - for you are music Andre, you are the laughter and joy of music and all the things that you are you give to me, not just for this one evening but for as long as I live.
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All around me the atmosphere is filled with the electricity of people singing, dancing and laughing. You could not know this but as I drive to the concerts I look around at people going about their daily lives and I feel sorry for them because they probably do not know you. I feel sorry that they will not be sharing in the happiness that I will this night. The joy of dancing to "The Beautiful Blue Danube" during which you playfully glance at each dancer as if to say 'thank you for dancing for me'. I am not a great dancer but my husband and I get up at every concert and try our best to dance just so you will not be disappointed if no one is able to dance that night. But you always have the people so entranced that they cannot help but share in this happy moment in the concert. Oh and the balloons, we know they are coming and when they do, like children, we play with them, some breaking them and others just hold them and take them home as they would a precious souvenir.
How can one not be happy as they watch your beloved JSO with the smiles and joyful ways they move around to the music. And then when you think you have had all the laughter and happiness that you can possibly hold in your heart and soul, your beautiful Sopranos and wonderful Tenors fill me with even more as the waltzes and songs spill over me until I think that this certainly must be Heaven. Then I think how on earth can I be this blessed as I know I will be when I leave the concert so filled with you and your music. I feel sure it is the joining of our hearts to yours dear Andre and what you so freely give to each one of us. When I hear you say once again "I wish you all the very best that life has to offer, especially music," I know that you mean this; and as you say "perhaps we will meet again sometime in life" I know that as long as there is Andre Rieu there will be another "sometime".
"Yours Forever"
Jeanine Ann
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Jeanine Ann, What a beautiful letter - i only wish Andre would read it. I was so taken with the words i have to now go back and look at photo's. What more can i say - thanks again Jeanine Annxx
Thank you Kay, so glad you like it. Hugs
Jeanine Ann, I don't quite know what to say, almost afraid to say anything at all,
because I somehow feel I have intruded into a very private place, a place where
you have unlocked your heart with heartfelt honesty & truth, to someone
you admire & respect so much. I thank you that you share this with us too.
Shirley, it is my pleasure to share this with you and all the fans. It is exactly how I feel and probably speak for many fans who love Andre. Hugs
Oh Jeanine, I am overwhelmed by your beautiful letter. I,too, wish Andre could see it! Hugs, Hugs, Hugs
Jeanine Ann, you must really love the guy!!!!
Hi Inge, yes I do love the guy, don't we all??? Maybe in varying degrees but it is love all the same. Glad you liked the report. Hugs to you
It was wonderful to read your feelings towards Andre's concert and the way he expresses himself to his audiences. Andre' has a way of making you feel that he is speaking to you personally and that he really cares about his audience and makes you feel special.
What a pity people generally don't make one feel so good about oneself and don't have that caring way with them. The world would be a much better place.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us and to Andre' personally for being such a wonderful person.
You really put your heart and soul into this Jeanine Ann. I can feel your inspiration and the feelings of sincerity as you tell us of your wonderful Andre moment in this "letter".
You are right of course, when you say that you probably speak for many fans.
There is nothing like an Andre Rieu concert. I think we all walk away extremely satisfied, happy, even more in love with music...and we can't wait for our next adventure that Andre gives us at the next Andre Rieu concert we are likely to attend.
I think we can feel the sincerity that you spoke of Jeanine Ann...at each and every concert. The sincerity that we do feel from Andre for his love of music.
I can only hope that every person who has an opportunity, will allow themselves the experience of an Andre concert.
Thanks Jeanine Ann...you did a fantastic job of expressing what you feel and it allowed us to feel it with you!
Hi Jeanine Ann, thanks for sharing your experience in such a lovely, heartfelt way; and for the wonderful photos as well.
This is one of the most inspired concert reports I've ever read & the photos are superb.
I have no doubt, your report will be brought to Andre's personal attention
Wow Jeanine Ann. I am in tears . What a beautiful beautiful letter.Written from the heart. It speaks for us all who are not so eloquent. I can't explain the mood I am in after reading this letter. An inner calm has washed over me. How strange.I really hope someone brings it to Andre's attention. The pictures of him are wonderful too.Thankyou for sharing such a personal feeling with us
Love and hugs xx
Great letter, Jeanine Ann!
I had to re-visit this again tonite, for the ***** time??? , as well as the 'MARINA' video which Jeanine Ann re-posted in May as well as current.
JA's love & appreciation, in letter form truly depicts and reflects not only her own love for Andre, but the thoughts of many an Andre fan (ME INCLUDED)...
I'm going back to Marina in the 'May Guestbook' before I retire tonite (this morning) - if I retire at all!!! ....It's Saturday nite, so that's OK.....XXX
Hi Jan, nice to see you today (tomorrow or whatever time it is)!! You are always welcome. I will put the May video on the July page so it will be convenient for all. I have a few more to put on - one is "You'll Never Walk Alone" which he played in Baltimore and WB. I don't want to spoil it for anyone who is going to his concert in the Fall or Winter but that is a long way off. Time does go fast though. Hugs and xxxx's
Oh yes, please do Jeanine Ann!!!!!
'Marina' is great at any time, but the previous vid. with the 'come and join me' hand movements and the hips moving is just a sheer delight! Who cares how often it's seen???? GIMME MORE!!!
xxxx
Oops for second message. You'll Never Walk Alone is a real 'tear jerker' for me - I'll watch this tomorrow in daylight when I can cope better! XXXX
Oh Jeanine Ann what a wonderfull wonderfull letter,I only got through the first few lines and was so moved that I couldn't see what I was reading through the tears, you have really bared your heart and soul through this letter and expressed what many of us feel but can't put into words. I am sure Andre would be so very moved to by your sentiments. thankyou, and great big hugs for sharing this with us.
Jeanine Ann, You my dear Lady, are so beautiful, you have bared you heart & soul & put into words for us how we all feel,[I'm sure we all do] What is the Quality of this Man that inspires such feelings,as I was reading your letter,the tears were rolling down my face You owe me a box of Tissues [joking]; then to top it all those lovely photos, ; its a cold fresh Sunday here in Toongabbie, I've just arrived home from Mass, & to click onto your letter , I just can't think of words Just THANK YOU THANK YOU xxxooo
My dear friend.
Jeanine Ann. What a wonderful heartfelt 'letter'. It brought tears to my eyes and a lump to the throat.
You've so beautifully expressed in words from the heart, what we all think.
I can't wait for October. It still seems like so far away.
Thank you for bringing to life your wonderful experience.
Love
Lyndall