How do you make
dreams come
true? This new
revealing
documentary
delves into the
life and
achievements of
master musician,
violinist and
entertainer
extraordinaire,
André Rieu
This new revealing documentary
takes master musician, violinist and entertainer
extraordinaire André Rieu’s achievements to a new level
as he brings Vienna to the world.
Relive his chart history in Holland and take a tour
around André's castle home in Maastricht. Marvel as a
replica of Schönbrunn Castle is transported around the
globe and built in 40 seconds! Meet his fans in his new
land of adoption, Australia.
Dutch TV personality Ivo Niehe invites you to share with
him the world of the incredible man and musician that is
André Rieu.
DVD
Chapters:
Introduction
Conquering
the
Globe
A pact
with the
Rain God
Method
in his
madness
Building
a castle
in 40
seconds
The
Perfectionist
Marjorie
Home,
sweet
home
Australia
… and
Mirusia
Why do
it?
Pierre
King of
his
Castle
The
Second
Waltz
And
after
all
this…?
Special
Features:
Audio
-
Dolby
Digital
5.1
and
Stereo
Language:
English,
Dutch
Subtitles:
English
MY MUSIC MY
LIFE ~ CD
2 CD Set
André Rieu and Various Artists
A companion to the revealing documentary (available on DVD), this double CD showcases the music, artists and composers that inspired André Rieu, making him a household name.
A double CD musical companion to the revealing documentary of the same name, André Rieu My Music My Life delves into the music, composers, artists and favourite pieces that inspired the master violinist and entertainer extraordinaire, André Rieu.
Disc 1 showcases some of the world renowned artists and favourite pieces that stirred the young André towards a musical life and that motivated him throughout his career.
Disc 2 gives us André in all his glory, performing the music that has propelled him around the world and made him into a household name.
Track & Artist ~ CD 1
1. SAINT-SAENS: Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso
Herman Krebbers
2. BACH: Concerto in D minor for 2 violins – II: Largo ma non tanto
6. CORELLI: Concerto Grosso, Op. 6 No. 8 'Christmas Concerto' - V: Allegro - Largo (Pastorale) I Musici
7. BACH: ‘Erbarme dich, mein Gott’ (St. Matthew Passion)
Aafje Heynis
8. Dutch Christmas Carol
Aafje Heynis
9. Dutch Christmas Carol
Aafje Heynis
10. Dutch Christmas Carol
Aafje Heynis
11. ORFF: O fortuna (from Carmina Burana)
Charles Dutoit
12. MOZART: Soave sia il vento (Cosě fan tutte)
Renée Fleming, Anne Sofie von Otter, Michele Petrusi
13. PAGANINI: Violin Concerto No. 1 – III: Rondo
Herman Krebbers
14. RAVEL: The enchanted garden (Ma mčre l’Oye)
Bernard Haitink
15. WEILL: The Ballad of Mack the Knife (The Threepenny Opera)
David Atherton
Track & Artist ~ CD 2
1. LEHÁR: Gold and Silver
André Rieu
2. TRANSLATEUR: Sport Palace Waltz
André Rieu
3. HOLZMANN: Blaze Away
André Rieu
4. ELGAR: Salut d’amour
André Rieu
5. TOSELLI: Serenata
André Rieu
6. HAYDN: Serenade
André Rieu
7. BACH: Air
André Rieu
8. J. STRAUSS II: Fata Morgana waltz
André Rieu
9. J. STRAUSS II: Voices of Spring
André Rieu
10. PUCCINI: O mio babbino caro
André Rieu
11. KÁLMÁN: Gypsy Princess Medley
André Rieu
12. SHOSTAKOVICH: Waltz No. 2
André Rieu
13. STRAUSS/RIEU: Strauss & Co
André Rieu
14. J. STRAUSS I: Radetzky March
André Rieu
15. PATERSON: Waltzing Matilda
André Rieu
MY MUSIC MY LIFE ~ BOOK
"My father was a conductor, and as a child I went to his concerts. Sometimes, as an encore, he'd play a Strauss waltz, and it struck me right in my heart. That love is still there."
André Rieu, the charismatic Dutch violinist and conductor, has become an international phenomenon, filling theatres across Europe, North America, Japan and now Australia. His success lies in his ability to bring to life the romance of classical music: recreating old Vienna with its palatial ballrooms, resplendent with ornate mirrors, crystal chandeliers and the swish of swirling skirts.
This is a delightful memoir of a musical childhood and the prelude to André Rieu's concert career. The story of his youth, the musical family he grew up in, his music studies and above all the early successes in his career, touring, recording and performing has been written with love and humour by his wife, Marjorie.
As a child, André Rieu dreamed of making people happy with his music. From his first violin lessons to the beginnings of his success with the Johann Strauss Orchestra, this is the story of how that dream came true.
