André Rieu, a classic who broke the mold and prefers to avoid solemnity and turn his concerts into parties.
Virtuoso violinist, conductor and lyrical composer André Rieu has confirmed his long -awaited visit to the country with his Johann Strauss Orchestra.
The famous Dutch musician, who has taken Johann Strauss ’waltzes on a massive scale, will return to Argentina to offer a concert on October 17 at the Movistar Arena stadium in Buenos Aires.
André Rieu, the violinist of the entire stadium.
Tickets are sold through www.movistararena.com.ar
the king of the waltz
André Rieu is undoubtedly one of the most famous musicians in the world of our time. Famous as the modern “king of the waltz”, he toured Asia, Oceania, Europe and almost the entire American continent, before approximately 600,000 viewers each year, surpassing even superstars such as Bruno Mars, AC/DC or Rihanna .
André Rieu and his Johann Strauss Orchestra.
Rieu performs 90 concerts a year where he offers a program with world-famous romantic and passionate melodies, as well as many surprises, touches of humor and the performance of first-class international soloist. They perform the most popular songs from movies, musicals and operas, as well as the inevitable waltzes.
In the show there is small choreography, a few repetitive gags and a long speech by Rieu himself, which narrates stories pertaining to each composition performed, or about the accompanying orchestra.
As seen on his last visit to our country, in 2018, at Luna Park, André Rieu’s performances showcased Johann Strauss ’most famous creations, but also songs from musicals such as The Wizard of Ozlike an opera madam butterfly and popular topics such as Dear, Hallelujah by Leonard Cohen, All Fruits of Little Richard, and Uncontrollable Lovethe ballad made famous by Elvis Presley.
With his 60 -piece Johann Strauss Orchestra, the largest private orchestra in the world, the charismatic Dutchman has been touring the world for more than 40 years. He has sold more than 40 million CDs and DVDs worldwide and has received more than 500 platinum and 270 gold records.
“I want to excite people”
André Rieu will play in October in Argentina.
With fans growing with each generation, now the music history of this great artist is also affecting his social networks, opening a new link to his audience, with millions of views and followers renewing they admire and discover a musician who takes classical music out of the elite, and brings that repertoire closer to a younger audience.
“It’s true that in most orchestras, everyone is always serious. I don’t think there’s any need to be that way. People write me letters and tell me they need two weeks to` come down ‘afterwards. of the concert and that’s why they’re happy because that’s exactly what I’m looking for. I want to reach people’s hearts, make them happy, make them cry. In other words, move them. And that’s what I do, “Rieu said in Télam agency in 2017.
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Source: Clarin
