Andre Rieu Returns To Wells Fargo Arena
Photo. . . . Jeanine Ann
Michael Morain
Des Moines Register
It’s easy to dismiss Andre Rieu as a mere showman, a subsitute for the real thing, like Fabio or the McRib. But not so fast: Nobody plays Wells Fargo Arena — four times — without some serious talent.
The Dutch violinist with the long luxurious locks is a darling of public television and plays more than 120 concerts a year. Billboard ranked him the world’s sixth most profitable touring artist two years ago, behind U2, Madonna, Bruce Springsteen, AC/DC and Pink, but just above the likes of Britney Spears, Billy Joel, Elton John and Tina Turner. He sold 1.1 million tickets that year, grossing $95.9 million.
So go ahead, laugh at his hair. He can afford all the shampoo he wants.
As his fans can tell you, Rieu tours with his 60-piece Johann Strauss Orchestra and specializes in the grand Viennese waltzes that made Strauss famous. He encourages audiences to get up from their seats and waltz in the aisles, whether they’re in a concert hall or sports arena.
"If you have a great evening with an enthusiastic audience, it doesn’t matter where you perform," he told the Register before his last visit to Des Moines, two years ago.
Our Thanks to Deirdre for sending the article
Categories: ANDRE RIEU, 2011 Concerts, Articles-Interviews
Wonderful article
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GREAT PHOTO Jeanine! And he must please never cut those beautiful locks - he'd look rather silly without them
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Oh I just love the part where the reporter refers to André's "long luxurious locks!" The reporter is soooo right, André is the "darling" of the public! What a man, what a performer!!
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Ooooh yes. Pucker up Andre!!!
I would just love to run my fingers through those long luxurious locks. Caressing every soft curl.
Please Andre don't ever cut your beautiful hair. In fact
' Stay as sweet as you are,don't let the world ever change you'
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DEIRDRE AND JEANINE ANN, THANK YOU for the articles and the photos!
ANDRE RIEU has been enchanting me since I first saw Him perform the 2nd waltz and ever since and every day I discover something new and magical about him, his music, his performance!
"Long luxurious locks", like I can't take my eyes off Him, first, because I don't want to and second, because it's impossible. And I want to take this picture with me, in my heart to wherever I go. His music is part of me, HE is part of me and my life!
Eve
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Oh dear what a lovely report, Andre' deserves all the praise we can give Him, Marjorie too, because Andre' always says they plan the shows together& that lovely hair which only Marjorie cuts, oh He is a beautiful person reguardless of how He looks, I believe the person He is shines through in every photo, Thank you Deirdre' also Jeanine Ann;
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What in the world are all you ladies looking at, when your eyes should be on all the beautiful female musicians in the orchestra.....
I think there are 3 main reasons for Andre's popularity:
in that order
Bill in Arizona aka
Official Pot Stirrer
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Hey BILL,
Ha-ha, only the men will appreciate your comment. The reason why André is so popular is because of:
1) André
2) André
3) André
4) André
5) André ...
Should I go on!!! Bill, I like your sense of humor. If you liked André the way us ladies do, then something is seriously wrong with you. Hugs from South Africa
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To the Official Pot stirrer, We love your comments, keep them coming, more please
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Hahaha Mr Pot Stirrer. Very amusing.You are not going to wind me up.
Of course the ladies are beautiful.They are female like us !!!!!
BUT there is only ONE ANDRE. Adorable Beautiful Charismatic Gorgeous Andre
He's the one that I want. oo oo oo honey
Lots of love
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Hi, BILL,
Official Pot Stirrer? I like it!
But the result can be only one: no matter how much you stir the pot, we, ladies stay strong and defend our position.
Our heart beats faster when we look at the: (long list should follow here) beautiful hair, eyes, long legs, wonderful hands ... and it goes on and on.
What an amazing MAN!
Love from unstirred,
Eve
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Lucky me tweeted to lovely, sweet Mirusia and she came to the reception
along with beautiful Giedre and friendly
Bela Mavrak. Was able to visit with all
and it was very special. Photos too. You
are right on Bill. Would love to visit
with Andre some time too. Best reception
and concert we've attended but Andre at
the Cinema was absolutely wonderful.
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Gary,
Where can I view the photos. The photo website is in dire need of some good, sharp photos of Giedre
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Bill, My photos are stuck in Windows photo gallery vs comcast photo gallery
and I don't know how to move them where I'm able to email. Windows email has never worked for me. The photos of Mirusia were great but Giedre not so good with me in them. Giedre is in the
photo special with the Popchuk twins on
this fan site. Also Iowa Public TV has
reception photos on Flickr which are
accessible but the link they sent me didn't work: http://www.flickr.com/photos/iowapublictelevision/sets/72157627706753684/
Good luck Bill!
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Bill, contact me via email and I'll send
you Giedre's photos. Think I'll ask Mirusia to try to bring Giedre, Els and
either/both Lana & Yana out front for
hugs(
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Bill, IPTV has great quality Giedre photos at www.iptv.org then click on
Support IPTV at top of page. Look for
Reception photos at left side of page
and click on line under photos. You'll
be in heaven. Casual attire but...Great!
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