Elizabeth Gives A Rose To Andre Rieu
My report on Fantastic concert at Newcastle-upon-tyne Arena on Tuesday 19th
February.
Wonderful Wonderful Wonderful. My first Concert and I still haven't come down to earth yet. Andre had a great review in our newspaper and the whole audience joined in the show. I am bursting to tell you however of my wonderful experience even before the show. I had everything all ready then Kay sent me a message to say she had learned that Andre would be arriving at Newcastle airport on a private flight from Maastricht at 2.30. My husband took me to the airport in the afternoon . I took with me a single red rose that I had bought that morning to give to Andre after the concert, and wore my Andre scarf. when we got to the airport two of Andre's touring coaches were standing by the arrivals doors. so we just stood around there out of the way, one of the drivers came over and told us that the flight was late leaving Maastricht but they would keep us informed. a while later that same driver came back and told us 2 minutes, I managed to get quite a few pictures of various members of the orchestra,.... and then........... and then..........out walks Andre's body guard with Pierre and the Man himself close behind. The body gaurd saw me and smiled so I took that as an o.k. and I walked up to Andre, Pierre was all smiles, I said to Andre welcome to Newcastle we are so pleased you could make it this time and we will look forward to seeing you at the concert tonight. Andre said, "thank you, thank you very much, it was nice of you to come", then I walked away from him in a trance, not believing what I had just done.
After paying at the parking machine we had to walk past the tour coach back to the car park. Pierre and Kirsten were in the front of the coach and I got a lovely smile and a "thumbs up" from Pierre. you will see on one of the pictures that Andre was still holding the rose that I gave him.
Wonderful Wonderful Wonderful. My first Concert and I still haven't come down to earth yet. Andre had a great review in our newspaper and the whole audience joined in the show. I am bursting to tell you however of my wonderful experience even before the show. I had everything all ready then Kay sent me a message to say she had learned that Andre would be arriving at Newcastle airport on a private flight from Maastricht at 2.30. My husband took me to the airport in the afternoon . I took with me a single red rose that I had bought that morning to give to Andre after the concert, and wore my Andre scarf. when we got to the airport two of Andre's touring coaches were standing by the arrivals doors. so we just stood around there out of the way, one of the drivers came over and told us that the flight was late leaving Maastricht but they would keep us informed. a while later that same driver came back and told us 2 minutes, I managed to get quite a few pictures of various members of the orchestra,.... and then........... and then..........out walks Andre's body guard with Pierre and the Man himself close behind. The body gaurd saw me and smiled so I took that as an o.k. and I walked up to Andre, Pierre was all smiles, I said to Andre welcome to Newcastle we are so pleased you could make it this time and we will look forward to seeing you at the concert tonight. Andre said, "thank you, thank you very much, it was nice of you to come", then I walked away from him in a trance, not believing what I had just done.
After paying at the parking machine we had to walk past the tour coach back to the car park. Pierre and Kirsten were in the front of the coach and I got a lovely smile and a "thumbs up" from Pierre. you will see on one of the pictures that Andre was still holding the rose that I gave him.
The Rose is my favourite violin solo played by
Andre and now it is a lovely memory of something extra special that I will never
forget.
we are looking forward to Maastricht all the more
now. Thank you for reading this. love to all........ Elizabeth.
Dear Elizabeth!!
You have done something that we can only dream of!You went to the airport to meet Andre!How wonderful for you.Thankyou for the fantastic photos.
Are you still walking around in a dream?
I would be.
Love from Brenda.
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Elizabeth, So pleased for you that you met Andre and well done on the glowing report.
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ELIZABETH, WHAT YOU GOT WAS BETTER THAN THE HOLE CONCERT, YOU GOT PICTURES IN THAT SUPER RED JACKET AND THE TERRIBLE CHECKERED PANTS. A NICE SMILE FROM TEUN AND PIERRE. WELL DONE!
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WoW, those are terrific photos of Andre, Pierre and orchestra members. I believe if I were able to present Andre with a rose, I would be in 7th. Heaven as the saying goes. I am so happy for you. With tons of Love. I have ordered tickets to see Andre in Pittsburgh, Pa. on Nov. 20th. My best wishes and Love
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Excellent Elizabeth. Nothing like being at the right place at the right time.
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Wonderful photos, what a thrill. Two days till I get my turn to see Andre in Adelaide having the Day with Andre experience and Im beyond excited, Soundcheck, dinner then after party to meet Andre and orchestra. Phew! can you imagine standing there with Andres arm around your shoulders for the photo shoot, Almost too much for a girl to think about, but will do my best!! Love to everyone,I will send an update after the big night,... thats if I ever recover. What charisma charm and magnetism and love that gorgeous man has Love from Maureen H.
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Dear Elizabeth,
thanks for the beautiful photos and the wonderful report. made my day!
love, Eve
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Wow Elizabeth. You lucky lucky lucky a million times lucky lady. To actually meet Andre up close.I won't be jealous as you are one of us band of 'sisters' and we share in each others happiness
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Thankyou all for your very kind comments and for sharing in my delight at meeting Andre, for those of you who are awaiting his concerts, have a wonderfull time and treasure your memories. Love Elizabeth.
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Elizabeth that was better than an invitation to The Wedding Of William & Katherine, but those trousers even a blind man could'nt miss them, not His best look Maybe they were upmarket pyjama pants, don't all yell at me; clever girl though Elizabeth thank you for your "report" & those great photos;
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This is a lovely story you posted Elizabeth.
I think Andre has started shopping for clothes at the same place Bela has been using...
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These are some of the best photos I've seen of the musicians, simply being themselves & out of costume
CONGRATULATION on being at the right place, at the right time, & knowing how to operate your camera to capture these grrreat photos.
You've apparently watched DVD's enough to recognize the musicians in street clothes otherwise you wouldn't have known enough to take their picture.
What kind of camera do you have? Are you a professional photographer?
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Looking at the top photo, looking at the people from right to left:
Klaartje Polman (Viola)
Arthur Cordewener (Oboe)
Manoe Koning (Clarinet & just about every other musical instrument that exists)
Andre
unable to identify the person on the left.
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hello Bill and thankyou for your kind comments, I am certainly not a professional photographer Bill, in fact was so bad that my husband bought me a small Fugifilm point and shoot digital camera for a christmas present,I was able to recognise the orchestra members through dvds, 22 at last count,I wish we had had time to stay at the airport a little longer for I missed quite a few orchestra members, Stephanie, and Frank and Cord Myers and Franco and rene and roger, Ruud(trombone player).
but if I had waited any longer I would have not made it back home to change and back for the concert, I saw all of those players there so was more than satisfied with that.We are so much looking forward to Maastricht now in 10 weeks time. thankyou again Elizabeth.
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When in Maastricht, try to get the names & photos of the NEW musicians.
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