Andre Rieu de Mens achter het Fenomeen Synopsis
De Showmaster (The Show Master)
(Page 43)
André is a pure show master. On stage he plays with
the audience.He jokes, challenges and at times plays the fool. For Govert de
Roos it is an absolute feast to observe André. He is so photogenic. His mime and
movements. Almost every photo is different. The photo of André and James Bhemgee
is unique. He won the South African talent show, South Africa’s Got Talent.This
may look like nothing special.Until you realize that this singer until recently
was a tramp who lived on the street and sang for the people passing by.
Everything changed after he won the talent show. He has a fantastic voice. For
him the African Dream came true.
(Page 44)
Every concert touches you. Govert De Roos said that
he felt ‘empty’ after a series of concerts. A longing after the circus. The
basic ingredients of each concert are the same. The country and character of the
people determine the rest. The more enthusiastic the audience, the more the
orchestra performs. When the audience seems to be lukewarm André will go full
out to encourage them to participate. Most of the time the audience is touched
and tears will flow freely.
(Page 45)
As photographer, even Govert De Roos feels the
same. Both his parents passed away. But when he closes his eyes he can imagine
his mother sitting in front of the TV, enjoying the tenor Richard Tauber,
singing Dein ist mein ganzes Herz. This song is played on numerous occasions
during concerts. But ... in Vienna Govert De Roos was so touched, he had to
lower his camera for a while.
(Page 48)
André’s concerts are truly four-dimensional. During
the winter waltz Schneewalzer the audience is covered with ‘snow’. Most of the
time the audience knows that they are going to be covered by a huge barrel of
snow, but it is still funny when it happens. With here and there terrified, or
just relieved, faces.
(Page 52)
The impact on the public differs from country to
country. But it is always a feast. The audience in Mexico danced everywhere.
Even at the emergency exits. Nobody stood still. When looking at the photos,
Govert De Roos enjoys each one of them. The joy in the eyes, the love on the
faces and the crazy public. The music is so beautiful.
(Page 61)
Govert De Roos photographed many different concerts
in his life. Nothing can be compared to the massive concerts of André Rieu. The
photo on this page brought back good memories.Govert was seated between the
orchestra and even wore the same clothes as the members. He took the photo
during a concert in Vienna. “What a view!” He could feel the adrenaline.Even
the chandeliers are from Rieu. Again the detail.
Thanks to Deirdre for the translation.
Thanks to Deirdre for the translation.
Thank you for the great photos. Thank you, Jeanine for giving us the special news of Andre. I noticed on his website. there hasn't been any messages since the 15th. I do hope and pray all is well with Andre. With Love
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Thank you, seems so inadequate; I mean it from my heart.
Thank you Deirdré for the translation & to Jeanine Ann , for getting this all put together & published
It never ceases to amaze me at the wealth of information, all André related, that appears on this blog every day
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You are quite welcome Bill. It is a pleasure for me and I am sure for Deirdre also to post this information for the fans. Thanks too for your work. Hugs to you. JA
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The pleasure I personally get from reading all that gets posted, I just don't have the words that will express my feeling, Goverts photos & some of Andre's expressions that He captures are brilliant, I can never get too much of that Face, He does have a certain special quality about Himself eh, THANK YOU ALL;
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You know how beautiful it is, first thing in the morning when you open up your email and find a beautiful one like this, it makes my day. The article and photos are awesome, many thanks again to sweet Deidre for all the translations. Love it xxxxxx
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Hello Cheryl, I agree with what you say its wonderful to wake up and look at the blog and see the wonderful comments and the moderators bringing us up to date' When I wake up I listen to Andre's CD Dreaming its wonderful My daughter bought me a special pillow fir Christmas which has a speaker in and I can connect my I pod to it and listen to Dreaming xx
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What a SHOW MASTER! indeed...........!
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Thank you moderators for the wonderful photos, Andre really is a master of all master showmen and I woul like to wish him all the very best for his concert and of course all future concerts but will especially thinking about him tomorrow night x Margaret Brent
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wooow ... Thanks for the nice photos and of translation. lovely reading
Hugs and kisses
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