A Letter From Mirusia
Photo . . . . Gitti
Hello Everyone,
What a winter landscape it has become! It is very cold in Europe and there is lots of snow. In Maastricht, there are lots of cozy cafes with fireplaces where it's great to have a hot cocoa!
I'm currently in the middle of a tour in Germany with Andre Rieu. Last week, Andre had the flu and so the concerts were cancelled but there will be new dates for these concerts that we have missed. If you have tickets for these concerts, they will of course remain valid for the new data.
Check for new dates at www.andrerieu.com
I have a new dress for the concerts with Andre. This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Johann Strauss Orchestra so we have a very special program with all of the favorite songs of the orchestra over the last 25 years. The last weeks I sang Memory from Cats in a new dress: What do you think? This photo was taken by Gitti.
I
also have a Hyves account for my friends Benelux.
Visit me at: mirusia.hyves.nl
Until next time!
From Mirusia. xxx
| Genre |
Classical |
|---|---|
| Hometown |
Brisbane |
| Record Label |
Universal
Music |
| About |
Welcome to:
Mirusia's Official Facebook Page! Andre's Angel and the Angel of
Australia. |
| Biography |
Currently touring as
soprano soloist with world renowned violinist Andre Rieu, and with two #1 albums
in Australia and a #1 Platinum DVD, Mirusia says she is living the life she has
always dreamed of. Singing in cities all over the world and surrounded by
talented musicians, Mirusia is enjoying every moment. It comes as no surprise that Mirusia is enjoying her time working with Andre Rieu, in May 2008 they released the CD 'Waltzing Matilda' in Australia which went platinum within 10 days and stayed at the number one position on the Australian Pop Charts for three consecutive weeks. This CD was the first time Rieu had ever collaborated with another artist and was released as a tribute to the many dedicated fans in Australia. In 2010 Andre Rieu presented Mirusia in her first International Solo release 'Always & Forever', a CD and DVD which went platinum and stayed at the #1 position in Australia for 4 weeks. Mirusia is a Brisbane born Soprano and at only 26, has already enjoyed many successes so far in her career. Some highlights in her career include: 'Redlands Young Citizen of the Year 2004', the first winner ever of the ‘Redlands Eisteddfods Aria Competition‘, ‘Redlands Eisteddfod Aggregate Award’ and the winner of the 2005 ‘Spring Festival Talent Quest’. She was also chosen as the ‘Young Talent’ on the 2005 ‘Golden Casket Lord Mayors Christmas Carols’, which was televised on QLD’s Channel 7. But the biggest prize in her career so far came in June, 2006, when Mirusia was announced as the youngest ever winner of the prestigious "Dame Joan Sutherland Opera Award". That year she also received numerous scholarships and bursaries for her outstanding recitals at the QLD Conservatorium of Music including the ‘Elizabeth Muir Memorial Prize’, ‘Brisbane Womens Club’ and ‘Margaret Haysom Bursaries’, and the ‘Linda Edith Allen Scholarship’ two times over. In 2008, Mirusia played a major role in Andre Rieu's ‘World Stadium Tour’, which even took her back to her home country Australia. ‘The World Stadium Tour’ broke all the records as the largest set, cast and crew to ever tour in the history of the music industry. She has performed in many countries all over the world including The Netherlands, England, Ireland, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Denmark, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, The United States of America, Canada, Mexico, Japan, France and Belgium. |
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| Current Location |
Brisbane, Australia
and Maastricht, The Netherlands |
Hello beautiful Mirusia.How lovely to hear your news
any dress you wear is perfect. I particularly like the orange one with the silver top in which you sang oops I can't remember but it sounded like Pierre angelica-sorry I know that's not correct
keep warm.Adelaide is sunny and VERY inviting x
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Thank you Mirusia, for taking time out of your busy schedule to keep us informed with the kind of information we all really want.
You are & always have been the MOST ACCESSIBLE member of AR Productions. We & Andre are luck to have you.
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Hi Mirusia
Your new dress is beautiful (Like you)!
Thank you for letting us know about Andre. Love and best wishes to you and Andre. We pray that he will be fine soon.
Much love
Mary XXX
South Africa
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How are you in the middle of a tour when all shows are canceled till after carnival?
Nice dress by the way, colour really suits you!
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Dear Kerry, This letter was written before the concerts were cancelled. The dress is beautiful, isn't it. I so wish I could see all the dresses. The JSO always look so pretty. Hugs, Norma xxx
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Thanks for writing Mirusia ! You actually make any dress look good. Mary Poppins wardrobe a bit tougher. If taking 25th Anniv. requests how about: I BELONG TO ME; Whiter Shade Of Pale; Toselli Serenade; ONCE UPON A TIME IN WEST/YOUR LOVE; In A Persian Market.
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Thank you Mirusia for your news I am always looking to find out the coming & going of Andre' & all of you.love your new dress but everything you wear is so beautiful, I admire your flying re The Mary Poppins number you must have a good head for heights, Congratulations all you sing & do I personally love, but of all I specially love Panis Angelicus, its a beautifull piece, & your voice adds a certain quality to it Thank You;
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Hello Mirusia , I know I am late in replying but only to tell you that I think you are very beautiful and the dress you are wearing is very nice and it is a lovely colour. Hope you are okay with all the concert cancellations but soon when Andre is strong again you will be on your travels as I know he holds the family together and it isnt nice when he is missing, but also I want to wish the whole orchestra to get well as I know they have been affected to and everyone in the orchestra are so very dedicated, thanks for letting us know how Andre is getting on and hope he willl soon be up and well again. much love Margaret brent xx
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Mirusia says she is still enjoying the
Canary Islands (via Twitter). Andre and JSO have a concert in Germany Feb 23 so
she will have to return to Maastricht soon. Mi didn't say but appears to be alone.
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