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Featured Fan: Ellen Weber At the time I got hooked on
Andre, I was into ice dancing and was skating about 2-3 times a week. My
favorite ice dances were the waltzes. One evening I called my mother who
informed me that she was watching a show on PBS. It was a Dutch violinist
and his orchestra who played a lot of the Strauss waltzes. She suggested
that I turn it on because she thought I would like it.
Most exciting of all, was when my picture appeared on Andre's website. It is the last picture from "Allentown" in the News section. I am standing with seven members of the JSO. I will certainly treasure the memories of the meet and greet for many years to come. The concert was incredible, too. From the 3rd row center, I could clearly see the blue of Andre's eyes, not to mention that at times the eyes were looking right into me (or so it seemed). It's not often that a musician has such an effect on people as Andre has had on me as well as many others. I hope we can all enjoy the music of Andre Rieu and the JSO for many years to come. Ellen Weber
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Of course, that was
the understatement of the century! I became immediately hooked on Andre as
he played a lot of the music that I loved skating to. 
It was the most amazing concert I had ever been to! I
don't remember ever leaving a concert feeling so good for such a long
time. My only desire was to meet Andre in person. My wish came true on May
4, 2004. I attended the afternoon concert in Bethlehem, PA and went to the
meet and greet. I finally got to stand face to face with Andre. He was as
cordial as could be and I had my picture taken with him. That is a picture
I will treasure forever!
I also enjoyed meeting other members of the JSO
and took pictures with many of them as well. 