André Rieu News http://www.andrerieuaustralia.com/news.php AndrĂ© set to win the hearts of Britain http://www.andrerieuaustralia.com/news.php?entry=58
PS: he still considers Australia his second home!]]>
ANDRÉ RIEU is back in Australia! http://www.andrerieuaustralia.com/news.php?entry=57
The first Sydney concert is tonight and filmcrews from 7, 9 and 10 will also be at the concert so expect to see André on the news


There will be and André Rieu feature on The TODAY Show on Friday morning

Followed later that morning by André’s warm wishes to Kerri-Anne on her 1500th show!

Stay tuned for more André updates as he travels around the country.]]>
ABSOLUTELY LIVE http://www.andrerieuaustralia.com/news.php?entry=56
One of the world’s most successful touring artists, AndrĂ© Rieu and CinemaLive are excited to announce that André’s upcoming Sydney Acer Arena performance on Friday 16th October will be broadcast for the very first time LIVE, into regional cinemas and big screens around the country from 8.00pm AEDT.

André is about to embark on what is sure to be another sold out Australian tour and wants to ensure that fans in regional Australia also get to experience his magnificent shows LIVE and on the big screen.

CinemaLive is a new and innovative concept that connects your local cinema with live concerts and exclusive events from Australia and overseas. Multi-camera coverage of events in high definition is delivered via secure satellite to multiple cinema locations throughout Australia and New Zealand simultaneously.

CinemaLive presents André Reiu LIVE on
Friday October 16 at 8.00pm (AEDT).

For bookings and participating cinemas please visit www.cinemalive.com]]>
BIRTHDAY WISHES! http://www.andrerieuaustralia.com/news.php?entry=55
CHECK THE GUEST BOOK NOW!]]>
TWO NEW DVDs from ANDRÉ http://www.andrerieuaustralia.com/news.php?entry=54 And direct from Maastricht in July this year is the DVD “Live in Maastricht – 3” full of fun and more than a few surprises!

They’ll both be available in September, so look out for them!]]>
AndrĂ© Rieu’s surprise gift! http://www.andrerieuaustralia.com/news.php?entry=53
As a young girl at the Brigidine Convent in Randwick, she had studied violin for years, achieving honours and credits, all with the dream of, one day, becoming a concert violinist.

Unfortunately this dream had to take a back seat. Sadly, and with much hesitation, Kate had to sell her violin during the early 80's when her husband was laid off from work. It was Christmas, her children were very little and her new family desperately needed the money.

So touched was AndrĂ© by Kate’s story, that he instantly responded to Alan “I have tears in my eyes. Having to sell your violin to buy things for your kids? I am giving this lady a violin”.

After much deliberation by the musical maestro over the make and type of violin, Kate was today presented with a brand new Otto Jos. Klier violin, live on-air on Breakfast With Alan Jones (873 AM). Perfect for an advanced student, the violin is made from aged Bosnian maple and Austrian mountain spruce.

Currently in San Francisco in the middle of a US tour, André Rieu also phoned into the show to speak with Kate and Alan.

When Kate thanked him for the generous gift, his response was simple, “I only hope that this brings you happiness and joy, no one should be without music. Of course, now you will need to practice every day, I will be checking up on your progress when I come back to Sydney later this year!” he added with a laugh.

AndrĂ© Rieu will return to Australia this year for concerts October 15 – 31.]]>
USA & CANADA 2009 http://www.andrerieuaustralia.com/news.php?entry=52
They will then travel back to Europe for concert dates throughout July, August and September before heading back to Australia for their October ARENA TOUR!]]>
HOYTS COMPETITION - RUNNERS UP http://www.andrerieuaustralia.com/news.php?entry=51
André's music lives and breathes. It transcends daily stress and bother, taking me through sunset colours, rich brocades and deep velvet skies.
Erica Mors - NT

André presents an astounding variety of absolutely beautiful music and together with his interesting, clever and unfaltering patter his shows are truly exciting and uplifting
John Higgins - QLD

If André was a bottle of wine my label would read - finest vintage, honest yet excitingly beautiful presenting an intoxicating mix to the discerning palette!
Janice Wilson – QLD

AndrĂ©, you are truly "The Waltz King", probably Johann Strauss "reincarnated”.You bring such JOYOUS MUSIC to our hearts.
Barbel Buchstaller- VIC

That his concerts can be shared and enjoyed by me, my mum, and my nine year old son. Fostering a love of music across generations.
Angela Walden - SA]]>
BE IN THE AUDIENCE http://www.andrerieuaustralia.com/news.php?entry=50
PLEASE EMAIL YOUR REQUEST TO

morningtalk@nine.com.au

SEATS ARE LIMITED.]]>
HOYTS COMPETITION WINNER http://www.andrerieuaustralia.com/news.php?entry=49
THE MAIN PRIZE WINNER IS:

KYM BROOME of VICTORIA
"Andre is the guy with the twinkle in is eye that can play a violin that makes my heart sing"

CONGRATULATIONS KYM!]]>
HOYTS COMPETITION http://www.andrerieuaustralia.com/news.php?entry=48 Please accept our apologies.

UMA Team]]>
WHERE TO CATCH ANDRÉ THIS WEEK http://www.andrerieuaustralia.com/news.php?entry=47 TV - CHANNEL 9 'The Today Show'
AM RADIO - 2UE with Steve Price (954)

Friday May 8th
TV - CHANNEL 7 'Sunrise'
- Head down to Martin Place in Sydney around 8am
Performance and Signing
- Westpoint Blacktown 'On Four' from 2pm

Saturday May 9th
Performance and Signing
- Eastlands Shopping Centre (VIC) from 1pm

Sunday May 10th
- Hoyts Cinema Events (Red Carpet at Entertainment Quarter Fox Studios)

Monday May 11th
Channel 9 – TODAY (Mirusia)
Channel 9 – Mornings With Kerri-Anne - Book a seat in the audience now!]]>
PERSONAL APPEARANCES http://www.andrerieuaustralia.com/news.php?entry=46
Friday 8 May, 2PM - 5PM
'On Four' - Westpoint
Level 4, 17 Patrick St
Blacktown, NSW

Saturday 9 May, 1PM - 4PM
Eastland Shopping Centre
Centre stage, Level 1, 171 Maroondah Highway
Ringwood, VIC]]>
FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER! http://www.andrerieuaustralia.com/news.php?entry=45
I am posting LIVE updates on my twitter.

https://twitter.com/andrerieu

André

https://twitter.com/
Twitter is a free networking service for friends, family, and co–workers to communicate and stay connected through the exchange of quick, frequent answers to one simple question:

What are you doing?]]>
ANDRÉ ON NEIGHBOURS http://www.andrerieuaustralia.com/news.php?entry=44 MEET ANDRÉ RIEU IN MAY http://www.andrerieuaustralia.com/news.php?entry=43
AndrĂ© will join host Richard Wilkins on the red carpet at Hoyts’ Entertainment Quarter in Moore Park, Sydney on Sunday May 10th, before a screening of André’s hugely successful Australian concert that took place late last year.

However, it won’t only be those at the Moore Park cinemas that will get to see AndrĂ©. In an Australian-first, the red carpet arrival and André’s introduction to the broadcast will be beamed LIVE via satellite to participating Australian metro and regional cinemas. Those at cinemas nationwide can simultaneously watch as AndrĂ© arrives at Hoyts and gives his special message to all Australian fans, before they sit back and enjoy the concert on the big screen in high definition and 5.1 surround sound.

Tickets for the live event will include the live 30 minute red carpet telecast, the exclusive ‘The AndrĂ© Experience’ CD, souvenir program and the screening of the ‘Live In Australia” concert.

Tickets to the live Mother’s Day satellite screenings will be limited, particularly the VIP ‘Meet & Greet’ tickets at Sydney’s Hoyts Entertainment Quarter, however, encore screenings will be held across Australia following Mothers Day for a limited one week period, where fans can still receive the exclusive ‘The AndrĂ© Experience’ CD, souvenir program and screening.

Australia’s best-selling artist, ANDRÉ RIEU, broke all records at the end of last year when his DVD “Live in Australia”, rush-released from his enormously successful debut Australian tour, went 12 x Platinum in the space of 2 weeks. For the second consecutive year he can boast being Australia’s biggest selling recording artist. Sales of his CDs and DVDs are now approaching 2.5 million.

André’s visit will also coincide with the release of his new album “You’ll Never Walk Alone”, songs of hope and inspiration.

Tickets available at www.hoyts.com.au or at the box office of participating cinemas]]>
ANDRÉ RIEU GIVES HIS MUSIC FOR VICTORIA http://www.andrerieuaustralia.com/news.php?entry=42
Following the unprecedented success of his debut Australian concert tour in November / December 2008 and his DVD “AndrĂ© Rieu Live in Australia”, which became the fastest selling music DVD in Australian history (and is still No. 1 on the ARIA Motorola DVD charts), AndrĂ© Rieu has created a song to raise money for Australians affected by recent disasters.

Moved by the terrible events that have overtaken Australia in the last two weeks, Andre felt compelled to assist in the best way he knew how, through his music. The single ‘Yours Forever’, an inspiring and calming instrumental piece, written and performed by AndrĂ© Rieu and the Johann Strauss Orchestra, will go on sale Monday February 23rd, with all proceeds going to The Red Cross Victorian Bushfire Appeal 2009.

André’s sincere message is simple; “I have watched with great sadness in my heart the natural disasters that have engulfed your country, and my thoughts are with each of you”.

“I have always considered Australia to be my second home and I’d like to help in the best way that I can, through music. I believe music has a power to heal like nothing else and I’d like nothing more than to ease the sorrow of the wonderful people in this beautiful land”.

“In the hope it will provide some comfort and relief, I give to you all my song ‘Yours Forever’. May it bring you hope and may it strengthen your spirit.”]]>
TWO NEW RELEASES! http://www.andrerieuaustralia.com/news.php?entry=41 A new live DVD will allow you to experience André Rieu at his best. Back in his home town of Maastricht in time for the traditional summer evening concert on the Vrijthof. Once again the famous square has been transformed into a fabulous open-air temple to music.

AVAILABLE END FEBRUARY: Dancing Through The Skies
A better party atmosphere than this you cannot imagine! A concert with André Rieu which is also a wedding party, and which takes place in one of the most beautiful opera houses in the world, the famous Semper Opera in Dresden.
Available on DVD and CD]]>
ANDRÉ RIEU 2009 ARENA TOUR http://www.andrerieuaustralia.com/news.php?entry=40
In October, André Rieu and the Johann Strauss Orchestra kick off their 2009 Australian Arena tour. Don't miss André as he crosses the continent, filling night after night with breath-taking music.

The tour will open in Sydney and go on to play an unforgettable new show across Australia and New Zealand.

Get your tickets now!]]>
20 x PLATINUM AWARDS! http://www.andrerieuaustralia.com/news.php?entry=38 This brings André’s total number of platinum accreditations across his CDs and DVDs in Australia to a staggering 100.
“This is the most significant achievement by an artist in the Australian music industry I have seen in my lifetime.” said George Ash, Managing Director Universal Music Australia.
The successes continue for AndrĂ©, with the double CD ‘Andre Rieu – Live In Australia’ going gold in its first week of release.
Earlier this week, André made history with the biggest ever first week scans for a music DVD and the first classical music DVD release ever to scan more units than the #1 ARIA album in one week. What made this an even more astonishing accomplishment is that this was achieved in only four days at retail.
André Rieu will return to Australia in October/November 2009 for a series of arena shows with a new program which promises to be as fun-filled and energising as his recent Romantic Vienna Night tour.]]>
Tell us what you thought of the shows http://www.andrerieuaustralia.com/news.php?entry=37 Do you have a special story from the night, or did you have a unique experience?
Let us know your thoughts by posting your story about ‘the night you went to see AndrĂ© Rieu live’, and the best story will be featured in the upcoming Music Pages newsletter.]]>
André gets ready for his Sydney shows.. http://www.andrerieuaustralia.com/news.php?entry=36
With three huge concerts in Sydney to come, the anticipation from Sydney fans has reached an all time high!]]>
AndrĂ© in Australia! http://www.andrerieuaustralia.com/news.php?entry=35 For the rest of Australia, catch it all on TODAY on channel 9. And finally, an intimate interview with AndrĂ© will be featured on the ABC’s The 7.30 Report on Wednesday evening.
Get your Rieu fix!]]>
André performing at the Grand Finale of http://www.andrerieuaustralia.com/news.php?entry=34 On the show that will announce who the best dancing couple of 2008, you will be able to see a sneak preview of the amazing show that André will be giving Australian audiences in his upcoming tour in November.
Tune into Channel 7 on 9 November to see the performance.]]>
ANDRÉ RIEU - GUEST EDITOR FOR LIMELIGHT http://www.andrerieuaustralia.com/news.php?entry=33 AndrĂ© already contributes a column exclusively to the magazine, but this unprecedented issue is a certified Rieu-fest!
A special 10 page Rieu feature is also included...

Limelight - music | arts | entertainment and your complete guide to ABC Classic FM, ABC Radio National and ABCTV.]]>
AndrĂ© on Channel 9’s Today Show! http://www.andrerieuaustralia.com/news.php?entry=32 After such a superb example of André’s amazing live show, his fans are no doubt excited about his upcoming Australian tour dates – so make sure you secure YOUR ticket. With more seats now being released, there are plenty available and AndrĂ© personally guarantees a truly remarkable experience from wherever you are in the stadium: AndrĂ© Rieu Live!]]> ANDRÉ PROGRAM BROADCASTS http://www.andrerieuaustralia.com/news.php?entry=31 SPECIAL MESSAGE FROM ANDRÉ http://www.andrerieuaustralia.com/news.php?entry=30 Everybody loves Vienna, and I know that my Schönbrunn DVD is the best-selling one in Australia. But now I have another – New Year’s Eve in Vienna! What could be more romantic
?
And speaking of romance, there’s a new CD for you with some of the most gorgeous quiet music ever written. It’s called Romantic Nights.
Thank you, my dear fans, for all your support of my new series ANDRÉ’S CHOICE. I hear there are eight albums in the Top 20 ARIA Classical Chart. That’s music to my ears. Keep visiting this website for information about my newest releases. There are some very nice ones for September
!
Yours,
André]]>
60 Minutes Interview http://www.andrerieuaustralia.com/news.php?entry=29
If you saw the interview, or are interested in reading the comments others have left about the program, please visit the guestbook, and feel free to leave your own thoughts about André’s music, upcoming concerts, or general comments.

If you missed the interview, make sure you stay in the know about all things AndrĂ© by clicking on the ‘Newsletter’ link on this page and signing up for your own regular update.

Stay tuned!]]>
ANDRÉ RIEU ON 60 MINUTES! http://www.andrerieuaustralia.com/news.php?entry=28 WIN A VIOLIN SIGNED BY ANDRE RIEU! http://www.andrerieuaustralia.com/news.php?entry=27
- A violin personally signed by André Rieu.
- One signed photograph of André Rieu.
- One pair of tickets to the André Rieu Australian tour.

** plus 10 runner-up prizes!

Competition closes June 30 - good luck!]]>
ANDRÉ SCORES TOP SPOT http://www.andrerieuaustralia.com/news.php?entry=25
"The 100 Most Beautiful Melodies" 6CD boxed set has been another popular gift for Mother's Day at No. 12 - giving André two CDs in the (Mother's Day) Top 20.

...And he has Nine in the Top 11 DVDs this week!

André would like to thank all his fans for their support and wants you all to know how very deeply moved he is.]]>
SYDNEY THIRD SHOW JUST ANNOUNCED http://www.andrerieuaustralia.com/news.php?entry=24
Early ticket release for fans that attend Andre’s appearance at the Ticket@Park Street store on Saturday 10th May.

General Public release of tickets from 12:00pm Monday 12th May through Ticketek.

Forecast for Tomorrow:
Fine. Sunny periods. Light northwest to southwest winds turning east to northeast in the afternoon. Max: 22]]>
ANDRÉ HAS LANDED! http://www.andrerieuaustralia.com/news.php?entry=21
He will be in Australia for a couple of days to promote his new CD, Waltzing Matilda which debuted at #2 on the ARIA album charts and has gone PLATINUM already!

Some dedicated fans were already waiting for André at the airport to give him a warm welcome with a lovely banner. André was delighted and thought it was very nice of them...It made him feel like he was coming home.

André is really looking forward to todays event at Reddacliff Place from 2:00pm.

After the signing session they will fly to Sydney where the promotional tour will continue!

More soon....]]>
MELBOURNE APPEARANCE http://www.andrerieuaustralia.com/news.php?entry=20 Personal appearance at Telstra Dome
Monday May 12, 2pm – 5pm

Victorian fans need not wait until November to see their favourite ‘King Of The Waltz’. Acclaimed violinist and current international phenomena AndrĂ© Rieu is making a surprise trip to Melbourne, ahead of his extravaganza series of concerts later this year.

AndrĂ© will be making his only public appearance in Melbourne at Telstra Dome in less than a fortnight and will be performing two or three songs from his new album ‘Waltzing Matilda’. Open and free-of-charge to the public, this one-off event will act as a precursor to Andre’s much talked about Australian tour in November 2008.

A temporary stage will be set up at the Coventry End (Southern end) of the Stadium and seating will be opened at Levels 1 & 2, to cater for the convened crowd.]]>
Special Message http://www.andrerieuaustralia.com/news.php?entry=19 AndrĂ©]]> ANDRÉ RIEU Too Big For Queen Street http://www.andrerieuaustralia.com/news.php?entry=18
The ‘King Of The Waltz’, acclaimed violinist AndrĂ© Rieu was to make a surprise performance and signing session in Queen Street Mall on Friday May 9, however, due to the level of interest received from the public, organisers have had to relocate the appearance to;

REDDACLIFF PLACE
(between Treasury Casino and Brisbane Square)
Friday 9th May, 2.00pm – 4.30pm

Located at the top of the Queen Street Mall, the Casino will play backdrop to Andre Rieu and his special guest, Brisbane-girl Mirusia.

Brisbane Marketing will provide 1,000 chairs, however, seating will not be allocated or reserved so visitors are advised to arrive early to avoid missing out. As it is an outdoor event, precautions against the weather are also recommended.

Of this unexpected change of venue, Rob Sheaf, Group Product Manager of Sanity/Virgin/HMV, had this comment, “Andre Rieu is a true phenomenon, HMV is very proud to be able to assist in bringing Andre together with his fans in Brisbane. His appearance will undoubtedly be an unprecedented success”.]]>
Personal appearance at Ticketek, Park St http://www.andrerieuaustralia.com/news.php?entry=17
Australian fans need not wait until November to see their favourite ‘King Of The Waltz’. Acclaimed violinist AndrĂ© Rieu is making a surprise trip to Sydney in less than a month - just in time for Mother’s Day.

AndrĂ© will be making his only public appearance in Sydney at Ticketek (54 Park Street, Sydney) and will be signing copies of his new album ‘Waltzing Matilda’.]]>
QLD Live performance and signing http://www.andrerieuaustralia.com/news.php?entry=16
To celebrate the release of his new Australian album ‘Waltzing Matilda’, AndrĂ© Rieu will be performing and signing copies of the new album at:

Upper Stage, Queen Street Mall, Brisbane, QLD
Friday 9th May, 2.00pm – 4.30pm]]>
ANNOUNCES AUSTRALIAN PROMOTIONAL TOUR http://www.andrerieuaustralia.com/news.php?entry=15
AndrĂ© Rieu will visit Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne during his brief visit May 8 – May 13.

And the surprises keep coming. Making her first home-coming since being whisked away to perform as a soloist in Andre Rieu’s worldwide musical extravaganzas, the 23 year old Australian soprano Mirusia will join him to promote their new all-Australian album ‘Waltzing Matilda’, to be released April 26.

Sumptuously arranged for voice, solo violin, orchestra and choir, the album features songs such as Botany Bay, Waltzing Matilda, I Still Call Australia Home and Home Among the Gum Trees.]]>
ACHIEVES SALES OF ONE MILLION UNITS IN A http://www.andrerieuaustralia.com/news.php?entry=14
In all, AndrĂ© Rieu’s platinum accreditations for his DVDs amount to 49 – a record unequalled by any other artist.

Andre Rieu has cumulatively held the #1 DVD position for eighteen weeks over the last twelve months and for the last twelve weeks has never had less than six titles in the DVD top ten ARIA chart. In October 2007, he became the first artist in history to hold nine of the top ten DVD spots.

This million-unit week, Andre boasts fifteen DVD titles in the top 40. Just last week, sales of his DVDs accounted for a staggering 48% of total top 40 DVD sales.

AndrĂ© Rieu said “I awoke to a text message on my mobile phone from my friends at Universal Music in Australia announcing that sales of my recordings in their country had just crossed 1 million units. I have always felt a bond with Australia, something that was strengthened when I visited for the first time in September 2007. I was overwhelmed by the sincerity and enthusiasm of Australians, it is nourishing for any artist.”

Andre also had this message for his fans; “My success in Australia has touched me deeply. I make music to touch the souls of people as it’s a language we all can speak. I thank all my friends and audience in Australia for believing in me, and with my forthcoming album ‘Waltzing Matilda’ which I dedicate to Australia, and my forthcoming debut tour in November this year, I look forward to strengthening this bond. God bless you all!”]]>
André Rieu Perth Show http://www.andrerieuaustralia.com/news.php?entry=3 Australia's Biggest Selling Artist http://www.andrerieuaustralia.com/news.php?entry=2 The 100 Most Beautiful Melodies, a 6-CD set complete with a ready-reference A-Z to help you locate your favourite André tracks in an instant. This is a one-off LIMITED EDITION item.

The booklet contains a biography of AndrĂ©, as well as a ready-reference A-Z, track by track, crossed referenced with the CDs (in addition to the traditional track listing, CD by CD). So it’s an easy way to instantly find which CD in the box set and on which track a particular title appears. (The 100 Most Beautiful Melodies is available from March 22 Cat:480 0849)]]>
André dominates the Charts http://www.andrerieuaustralia.com/news.php?entry=1 1. LIVE IN VIENNA Andre Rieu <P>
2. BACK TO BASICS: LIVE AND DOWN UNDER Christina Aguilera <P>
3. ANDRE RIEU AT SCHONBRUNN VIENNA Andre Rieu <P>6
4. NEW YORK MEMORIES Andre Rieu <P>6
5. LIVE IN DUBLIN Andre Rieu <P>3
6. SONGS FROM MY HEART Andre Rieu <P>3
7. ANDRE RIEU IN WONDERLAND Andre Rieu <P>3
8. LIVE AFTER DEATH Iron Maiden <P>
9. LIVE IN LAS VEGAS Celine Dion <P>2
10. FUTURESEX/LOVESHOW: LIVE FROM MADISON SQUARE GARDEN Justin Timberlake <P>8
11. PLUG ME IN AC/DC <P>5
12. LIVE AT THE ROYAL ALBERT HALL Andre Rieu <P>2
13. THE FLYING DUTCHMAN Andre Rieu <P>3
14. LOVE AROUND THE WORLD Andre Rieu <P>
15. THE LONG ROAD HOME: IN CONCERT John Fogerty <P>3
16. LA VIE EST BELLE Andre Rieu <P>
17. CROSSROADS GUITAR FESTIVAL 2007 Eric Clapton <G>
18. #1'S Michael Jackson <P>8
19. P!NK - LIVE IN EUROPE P!nk <P>3
20. LIVE IN BUCHAREST - THE DANGEROUS TOUR Michael Jackson <P>]]>