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Concerts in Maastricht, July 6, 7 and 8, 2007
| Trip to Vienna, July 14, 2007 |
André Rieu on his way to New York,
soap series in six episodes.
soap series in six episodes.
| Maastricht City Walks |
| 37 degrees, August 21, 2007 and the Carmen Nebel show of November 3rd, 2007 |
| Vienna, the Concert, July 14, 2007 |
| October 2, 2007. Johannes Kerner. |
| Interview with Rik Felderhof |
| The Hague carillon, April 2006 |
| André and Pierre in the Dutch talk show "De Wereld Draait Door"November 8th, 2007 |
| The making of a Fairytale, all six episodes. |
On December 2, 2007, the Dutch broadcast
company RKK aired a portrait of André Rieu.
company RKK aired a portrait of André Rieu.
On 23 November, André appeared in
the ZDF breakfast show "Volle Kanne".
the ZDF breakfast show "Volle Kanne".
The first JSO quiz
On December 19, 2007 just returning from his
trip to the USA and Toronto, André Rieu received
a surprise phone call from Edwin Evers.
He called André because he was elected to be
the Person of the year 2007.
Click on the picture to the right to hear the
interview and see the translation.
trip to the USA and Toronto, André Rieu received
a surprise phone call from Edwin Evers.
He called André because he was elected to be
the Person of the year 2007.
Click on the picture to the right to hear the
interview and see the translation.
On December 19th, 2007, Frank
Steijns appeared in the Dutch TV
program "Max and Loretta". In this
show he talks about his mobile
carillon which he acquired from the
JSO. He also will play a Christmas
medley for us.
Steijns appeared in the Dutch TV
program "Max and Loretta". In this
show he talks about his mobile
carillon which he acquired from the
JSO. He also will play a Christmas
medley for us.
"The Red Rose Café".
At the end of December 2007, Anne Buch
visited us for a few days.
At her request, we visited the historic town
of Hoorn where you will find a café called
"Het Schippershuis". It was here where
Pierre Kartner, while enjoying a beer, was
inspired to write this song.
Click on the image to the right and see our
visit to this café.
At the end of December 2007, Anne Buch
visited us for a few days.
At her request, we visited the historic town
of Hoorn where you will find a café called
"Het Schippershuis". It was here where
Pierre Kartner, while enjoying a beer, was
inspired to write this song.
Click on the image to the right and see our
visit to this café.
On January 2nd, 2008, Ruud,
Ineke (from Holland) and Anne
Buch (from Denmark) travelled by
high speed train to Cologne
(Germany), for the New Years
concert. Gemma and Nand (from
Belgium) joined us too.
What a great way to start the new
year!
Ineke (from Holland) and Anne
Buch (from Denmark) travelled by
high speed train to Cologne
(Germany), for the New Years
concert. Gemma and Nand (from
Belgium) joined us too.
What a great way to start the new
year!
| For all who have been and for all those who could not be there, please see our video impression of the premiere of André Rieu's "World Stadium Tour" in the Rogers center in Toronto. (click on the picture above to see the video) |
Alice Leung (from Vancouver, Canada) sent
us her video of the Toronto concerts, to
share with all the fans around the world.
Click on the picture to the left to see her
video impression.
Again a testimony that sitting a bit further
back from the Schönbrunn stage is not all
that bad.
Thank you Alice!
us her video of the Toronto concerts, to
share with all the fans around the world.
Click on the picture to the left to see her
video impression.
Again a testimony that sitting a bit further
back from the Schönbrunn stage is not all
that bad.
Thank you Alice!
On January 11th 2008 André
appeared in the German talk
show "Tietjen and Dibaba" as
broadcast by the NDR. He looks
back on the Toronto concerts
and gives a violin lesson to one
of the other guests in the
program. . . Click on the picture
to the right to see this program.
appeared in the German talk
show "Tietjen and Dibaba" as
broadcast by the NDR. He looks
back on the Toronto concerts
and gives a violin lesson to one
of the other guests in the
program. . . Click on the picture
to the right to see this program.
André and three other guests
are interviewed in a Dutch TV
program, about Faith, Hope and
Charity and about passion for
what they do. Click on the
picture to the left to see this
interview.
are interviewed in a Dutch TV
program, about Faith, Hope and
Charity and about passion for
what they do. Click on the
picture to the left to see this
interview.
Benny Neijman unfortunately has left us.
Benny Neijman was a well known and
popular Dutch singer.
André fans learned to know him when he
performed with André and the JSO on the
first Vrijthof concert in 2005.
Click on the picture to the right to see a
video of Benny singing with Pierre Kartner
and his performance with André Rieu.
Benny Neijman was a well known and
popular Dutch singer.
André fans learned to know him when he
performed with André and the JSO on the
first Vrijthof concert in 2005.
Click on the picture to the right to see a
video of Benny singing with Pierre Kartner
and his performance with André Rieu.
On February 13th, 2008 André
appeared on the Belgium TV in the late
night talk show "De Laatste Show"
(The Last Show).
An interview in a very friendly
atmosphere.
Click on the picture to the left to see
this video.
appeared on the Belgium TV in the late
night talk show "De Laatste Show"
(The Last Show).
An interview in a very friendly
atmosphere.
Click on the picture to the left to see
this video.
On Friday February 29, 2008,
André appeared in the German
talk show "Riverboat" from the
MDR (Mitteldeutscher Rundfunk).
Click on the picture to the right
to see this interview.
André appeared in the German
talk show "Riverboat" from the
MDR (Mitteldeutscher Rundfunk).
Click on the picture to the right
to see this interview.
On Thursday March 13, 2008
there was a small item on
André in the daily gossip
program "Boulevard", as
broadcast by the Dutch RTL4.
there was a small item on
André in the daily gossip
program "Boulevard", as
broadcast by the Dutch RTL4.
| March 20th 2008: two interviews on one day!! First André appeared in the Belgian TV program "De Rode Loper" (the Red Carpet), presented by Katja Retsin. Later on that day André and Pierre appeared in "De Wereld Draait Door" (DWDD) on the Dutch TV. This show is presented by Matthijs van Nieuwkerk. Click on one of the pictures to the right to see these interviews. |
On March 15th, 2008 we visited
theater Carré in Amsterdam to see
André Rieu appearing as the special
guest in Ivo Niehe's theater show.
Selections of this short 1 hour
performance and a lengthy interview
with André were shown in the "TV
presented by the same Ivo Niehe.
Click on the picture to the left to see
this definitive interview with André .
theater Carré in Amsterdam to see
André Rieu appearing as the special
guest in Ivo Niehe's theater show.
Selections of this short 1 hour
performance and a lengthy interview
with André were shown in the "TV
presented by the same Ivo Niehe.
Click on the picture to the left to see
this definitive interview with André .
Two interviews of Leo Schofield
channel with André Rieu. One of
the video's start with some Two
interviews of Leo Schofield
beautiful pictures of Maastricht.
And I have added a bonus And I
have added a bonus video...
Click on the picture to the right
to see these video's.
channel with André Rieu. One of
the video's start with some Two
interviews of Leo Schofield
beautiful pictures of Maastricht.
And I have added a bonus And I
have added a bonus video...
Click on the picture to the right
to see these video's.
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The tulips in our garden are in full bloom at this
moment. The Johann Strauss tulips are already gone,
but now the André Rieu tulips are out! Click on
André's picture to see the slide show.
moment. The Johann Strauss tulips are already gone,
but now the André Rieu tulips are out! Click on
André's picture to see the slide show.
Alice Leung sent us her video
impression of the Ottawa
concert, May 17th 2008.
Vasilia Fasoula sent us two
short videoclips of Atlantic
City concert, May 25th 2008.
Click on the picture to the
right to see these videos.
impression of the Ottawa
concert, May 17th 2008.
Vasilia Fasoula sent us two
short videoclips of Atlantic
City concert, May 25th 2008.
Click on the picture to the
right to see these videos.
From Jann in Australia we
received these two
interviews with André,
broadcast by Channel Nine.
Click on the picture to the
left to see the interviews.
received these two
interviews with André,
broadcast by Channel Nine.
Click on the picture to the
left to see the interviews.
Last year André Rieu and the JSO recorded the Wonderland DVD in the
fairytale park "The Efteling" in The Netherlands. In the past months we
received some questions about this park. For those who are interested, we
have created a walk through the park, passing all the places you can see in
the DVD.
Click on one of the pictures above to get to the walk.
fairytale park "The Efteling" in The Netherlands. In the past months we
received some questions about this park. For those who are interested, we
have created a walk through the park, passing all the places you can see in
the DVD.
Click on one of the pictures above to get to the walk.
| Biking around the St. Pietersberg near Maastricht |
In the past two years you could find
two walks in and around Maastricht
on this site.
The original Maastricht walks have
now been split into two separate
documents, to make them more
manageable.
two walks in and around Maastricht
on this site.
The original Maastricht walks have
now been split into two separate
documents, to make them more
manageable.
We have also added a new walk/bike trip to the vineyards near Maastricht.
This is a fully level trip (everything is flat in Holland....)
Click on the picture of Chateau Neercanne (which you will see on this trip)
to bring you to the page with the walks/trips
This is a fully level trip (everything is flat in Holland....)
Click on the picture of Chateau Neercanne (which you will see on this trip)
to bring you to the page with the walks/trips
Want to know your fellow André
Rieu fans? Want to see faces to all
those names in the guest books?
Ineke made a FIRST FAN PHOTO
SHOW with portraits of many
André fans. We now start realizing
how many fans we already know!
Watch-out for part two after the
Amsterdam / Maastricht concerts!
Rieu fans? Want to see faces to all
those names in the guest books?
Ineke made a FIRST FAN PHOTO
SHOW with portraits of many
André fans. We now start realizing
how many fans we already know!
Watch-out for part two after the
Amsterdam / Maastricht concerts!
Here comes an additional interview with
André.
Kerri-Anne talks with him about his new
CD with Mirusia.
Who is this handsomely dressed guy to
the right of André?
Click on the picture to the right to see
this interview.
André.
Kerri-Anne talks with him about his new
CD with Mirusia.
Who is this handsomely dressed guy to
the right of André?
Click on the picture to the right to see
this interview.
| Maastricht 2008, the concert! |
Want to know your fellow André Rieu
fans? Want to see faces to all those
names in the guest books?
Ineke made a SECOND FAN PHOTO
SHOW with portraits of many more
fans we have met in Amsterdam and
Maastricht.
Click on the picture to the left to see
this second slide show.
fans? Want to see faces to all those
names in the guest books?
Ineke made a SECOND FAN PHOTO
SHOW with portraits of many more
fans we have met in Amsterdam and
Maastricht.
Click on the picture to the left to see
this second slide show.
On Thursday July 3rd, André surprised us with free entrance for the dress
rehearsal. It was fun to see him at work. All intros to the various pieces were
done in German. The concert was recorded by the German television (ZDF)
and during the real concerts he wanted to do the intros in Maastricht dialect.
Sometimes only the first few notes of a piece were played ("you have not
paid for this concert" he said).
Click on the picture above to see the highlights of this concert.
rehearsal. It was fun to see him at work. All intros to the various pieces were
done in German. The concert was recorded by the German television (ZDF)
and during the real concerts he wanted to do the intros in Maastricht dialect.
Sometimes only the first few notes of a piece were played ("you have not
paid for this concert" he said).
Click on the picture above to see the highlights of this concert.
| JSO orchestra members? To find out who-is-who, Ineke created a new photo show, this time with pictures of the JSO members. Click on the picture to the right to see all those well known faces. |
Two top performers are
dominating the Australian
charts and coming to Australia!
Tara Brown speaks with André
Rieu in Maastricht and to
Andrea Bocelli in his Italian
home. Click on the picture to
the right to see these
interviews.
dominating the Australian
charts and coming to Australia!
Tara Brown speaks with André
Rieu in Maastricht and to
Andrea Bocelli in his Italian
home. Click on the picture to
the right to see these
interviews.
The August 1st interview on the Australian Ovation Channel, appeared to be
a repeat of the Dutch Ivo Niehe March 28, 2008 interview which has been
posted on this site before. Either visit the "Previous Items" section or click
here to see this interview.
a repeat of the Dutch Ivo Niehe March 28, 2008 interview which has been
posted on this site before. Either visit the "Previous Items" section or click
here to see this interview.
The German ZDF and Dutch
TROS now have shown (parts
of) the Maastricht 2008
concert on television.
As rumours go, this concert
will soon appear on a DVD.
Click on the picture to the
right to see some of the
highlights of this concert.
TROS now have shown (parts
of) the Maastricht 2008
concert on television.
As rumours go, this concert
will soon appear on a DVD.
Click on the picture to the
right to see some of the
highlights of this concert.
The Maastricht 2008 concert from a different perspective.
A weekend full of music by André Rieu, but much more, the fan activities which
happen during this weekend as well. The Fan dinner on Friday evening and the
Fan picnic on Saturday. If you want to know why the "hardcore" fans move
forward at the tune of the "Radetzky March" (which is often the end of the
official program), then click on the picture above to see why.
A weekend full of music by André Rieu, but much more, the fan activities which
happen during this weekend as well. The Fan dinner on Friday evening and the
Fan picnic on Saturday. If you want to know why the "hardcore" fans move
forward at the tune of the "Radetzky March" (which is often the end of the
official program), then click on the picture above to see why.
Just before André starts his
"Romantic Viennese Night" tour in
five big cities in Australia,
(November - December 2008) we
are happy to present our THIRD
FAN PHOTO SHOW. This slide show
is dominated by Australian fans.
Take a look and learn to know the
Aussie fan friends.
Click on the picture to the left to see
this show!
"Romantic Viennese Night" tour in
five big cities in Australia,
(November - December 2008) we
are happy to present our THIRD
FAN PHOTO SHOW. This slide show
is dominated by Australian fans.
Take a look and learn to know the
Aussie fan friends.
Click on the picture to the left to see
this show!
André has had a few busy days!
On October 23, 2008 he participated in the talk show of Johannes B. Kerner
and on October 27, 2008 André and the JSO appeared in the Carmen Nebel
show. Both programs were broadcast by the German TV channel ZDF.
Click on the pictures above to see the videos and to discover why André has
no hair....
On October 23, 2008 he participated in the talk show of Johannes B. Kerner
and on October 27, 2008 André and the JSO appeared in the Carmen Nebel
show. Both programs were broadcast by the German TV channel ZDF.
Click on the pictures above to see the videos and to discover why André has
no hair....
On October 29th, 2008, the
German TV company ZDF
broadcast the program "Ich tanze
mit dir in den Himmel hinein".
We expect this program to be
released by André on DVD soon.
Click on the picture to the left to
see some of the highlights of this
program.
German TV company ZDF
broadcast the program "Ich tanze
mit dir in den Himmel hinein".
We expect this program to be
released by André on DVD soon.
Click on the picture to the left to
see some of the highlights of this
program.
On November 7th, 2008 the
Dutch broadcast company TROS
showed the second of three new
André Road Soaps:
"André on his way to Australia".
Click on the picure to the left to
see this new episode.
Dutch broadcast company TROS
showed the second of three new
André Road Soaps:
"André on his way to Australia".
Click on the picure to the left to
see this new episode.
The soap series "On his way to
Australia" was broadcast by the
Dutch broadcaster TROS.
Fun with Harley Davidson motor
bikes, but after some show-off,
Ruud will sleep on the coach
tonight...
Click on the picture to the right
to see this episode
Australia" was broadcast by the
Dutch broadcaster TROS.
Fun with Harley Davidson motor
bikes, but after some show-off,
Ruud will sleep on the coach
tonight...
Click on the picture to the right
to see this episode
Reviews of the Australia concerts
cannot only been seen in Australia!
On Sunday November 16th, the local
Limburg TV station L1 aired an
impression of the Melbourne
concerts.
Jo Cortenraedt gives us a glimpse
behind the scenes of these concerts.
Click on the picture to the left to see
this video.
cannot only been seen in Australia!
On Sunday November 16th, the local
Limburg TV station L1 aired an
impression of the Melbourne
concerts.
Jo Cortenraedt gives us a glimpse
behind the scenes of these concerts.
Click on the picture to the left to see
this video.
Broadcast on Dutch TV: The making
of the Schönbrunn decor!
of the Schönbrunn decor!
That same evening the full Melbourne concert from Saturday November 15,
2008 was shown too. Before you will start asking questions about this
program, I have to disappoint you. The entire concert will not be available on
this site. It still has to be broadcast in other countries and -as far as we know-
will appear also on a DVD.
Click on the picture above to see the "Making of" the Schönbrunn decor.
2008 was shown too. Before you will start asking questions about this
program, I have to disappoint you. The entire concert will not be available on
this site. It still has to be broadcast in other countries and -as far as we know-
will appear also on a DVD.
Click on the picture above to see the "Making of" the Schönbrunn decor.
We have gone on a holiday to Australia.
Two concerts in Sydney and then chasing
the kangaroos and koalas, and ending up
in Melbourne.
We did not want to leave you empty
handed, so we have prepared a little
surprise for you.
Click on the picture of the stamp to the
left to see this surprise.
(some of you have already received our
Christmas card, but with a slightly
different stamp...)
Two concerts in Sydney and then chasing
the kangaroos and koalas, and ending up
in Melbourne.
We did not want to leave you empty
handed, so we have prepared a little
surprise for you.
Click on the picture of the stamp to the
left to see this surprise.
(some of you have already received our
Christmas card, but with a slightly
different stamp...)
| The Fourth Fan Photo Show! |
| Melbourne concert, the highlights! |
On Friday November 21, 2008 the Dutch
broadcast company TROS showed the
Melbourne concert, only 6 days after this
concert was recorded! André's crew
performed miracles to create this
program/DVD in only 3 days!
Things go fast, this DVD can already be
ordered from André's Boutique!
So no rest for us on our holiday as well ;-)
Click on the picture to the right to see the
Melbourne highlights!
broadcast company TROS showed the
Melbourne concert, only 6 days after this
concert was recorded! André's crew
performed miracles to create this
program/DVD in only 3 days!
Things go fast, this DVD can already be
ordered from André's Boutique!
So no rest for us on our holiday as well ;-)
Click on the picture to the right to see the
Melbourne highlights!
This is our fourth fan photo show, showing
a lot of new Australian fans. The slide
show also contains some gorgeous holiday
impressions, fan get togethers and Aussie
wildlife.
Click on the picture to the left to see the
new -and all previous- Fan photo show(s).
a lot of new Australian fans. The slide
show also contains some gorgeous holiday
impressions, fan get togethers and Aussie
wildlife.
Click on the picture to the left to see the
new -and all previous- Fan photo show(s).
Shortly after André returned from
his trip to Australia, he and Pierre
appeared in a number of talk shows
on the Dutch TV.
Please click on the picture to the
right to see these interviews.
Update: 2nd interview is now added.
his trip to Australia, he and Pierre
appeared in a number of talk shows
on the Dutch TV.
Please click on the picture to the
right to see these interviews.
Update: 2nd interview is now added.
On the evening of December
26, 2008 (2nd Christmas
day in Holland), André and
Pierre appeared in the
program "From Maastricht
to Melbourne" on the
Limburg TV station L1.
Interviewer Jo Cortenraedt
talks with them about the
highlights in 2008.
Click on the picture to the
right to see this interview.
26, 2008 (2nd Christmas
day in Holland), André and
Pierre appeared in the
program "From Maastricht
to Melbourne" on the
Limburg TV station L1.
Interviewer Jo Cortenraedt
talks with them about the
highlights in 2008.
Click on the picture to the
right to see this interview.
Nov./Dec. 2008 we spent our holiday
in Australia. Among visiting fan
friends, we attended two concerts in
Sydney and afterwards we toured for
two weeks with a campervan from
Sydney to Melbourne.
Click on the picture to the right to see
our story.
in Australia. Among visiting fan
friends, we attended two concerts in
Sydney and afterwards we toured for
two weeks with a campervan from
Sydney to Melbourne.
Click on the picture to the right to see
our story.
In November 2008, André and the JSO
appeared in a number of TV shows and
interviews in Australia.
Margaret (aka "Mother Superior") has
sent us a DVD with all these programs.
Click on the picture to the left and enjoy
these programs.
appeared in a number of TV shows and
interviews in Australia.
Margaret (aka "Mother Superior") has
sent us a DVD with all these programs.
Click on the picture to the left and enjoy
these programs.
Desirée Regina -an Australian
André fan and singer from Dutch
origin- has created a professional
looking video clip "Ode to
André". She got many people
involved, the local fire brigade, a
group of surfers, see for yourself!
Click on the picture to the right, this
will bring you to Desirée's website
where you can see the video and
many background pictures.
Desirée's desire: to sing with André
and the JSO.
André fan and singer from Dutch
origin- has created a professional
looking video clip "Ode to
André". She got many people
involved, the local fire brigade, a
group of surfers, see for yourself!
Click on the picture to the right, this
will bring you to Desirée's website
where you can see the video and
many background pictures.
Desirée's desire: to sing with André
and the JSO.
On Friday Feb 8, 2009, the Dutch
broadcast company RTL4 aired the
program "Van der Vorst looks at the
stars". Together with his
"star-team" (three special needs
youngsters), Peter Van der Vorst
visits Dutch celebrities in their own
homes. They want to see the whole
house, including the bedroom, but
will they succeed in André's castle?
They also record a new CD.
Click on the picture to the left to see
how this is done.
broadcast company RTL4 aired the
program "Van der Vorst looks at the
stars". Together with his
"star-team" (three special needs
youngsters), Peter Van der Vorst
visits Dutch celebrities in their own
homes. They want to see the whole
house, including the bedroom, but
will they succeed in André's castle?
They also record a new CD.
Click on the picture to the left to see
how this is done.
On February 2nd, 2009 André
appeared in a new afternoon talk
show of the local L1 broadcast
company. André looks forward to
2009 and 2010 with specials planned
in Berlin (Brandenburger gate), Paris
(Eiffel tower), his tour to South
America and plans for South Africa.
And he will become a grandfather...
Click on the picture to the right to see
this interview, done in the Maastricht
dialect.
appeared in a new afternoon talk
show of the local L1 broadcast
company. André looks forward to
2009 and 2010 with specials planned
in Berlin (Brandenburger gate), Paris
(Eiffel tower), his tour to South
America and plans for South Africa.
And he will become a grandfather...
Click on the picture to the right to see
this interview, done in the Maastricht
dialect.
March 5th, 2008, a day André
will never forget.
In the morning he was awarded
with the "Chevalier des Arts et
des Lettres" by the French
ambassador in the Netherlands,
in his castle in Maastricht.
music industry for the best music
industry for the best selling artist
abroad.
selling artist abroad.
Click on the picture to the left to
see the presentation of these
awards.
will never forget.
In the morning he was awarded
with the "Chevalier des Arts et
des Lettres" by the French
ambassador in the Netherlands,
in his castle in Maastricht.
music industry for the best music
industry for the best selling artist
abroad.
selling artist abroad.
Click on the picture to the left to
see the presentation of these
awards.
In 1995 André Rieu played the
"Second Waltz" in the intermission of
the soccer match Ajax - Bayern
München. This performance meant his
breakthrough in The Netherlands,
selling 900.000 copies of his CD
"Strauss & Co". On March 18th, 2009
he played again for the Ajax fans in
the Amsterdam ArenA. Click on the
picture to the right to see this
performance.
"Second Waltz" in the intermission of
the soccer match Ajax - Bayern
München. This performance meant his
breakthrough in The Netherlands,
selling 900.000 copies of his CD
"Strauss & Co". On March 18th, 2009
he played again for the Ajax fans in
the Amsterdam ArenA. Click on the
picture to the right to see this
performance.
On Wednesday March 18, 2009, the
Dutch TV program Boulevard (RTL4),
aired a special about the many real
life soaps we have seen on TV in The
Netherlands. Click on the picture to
the left to see the item on the Rieu
road soaps.
Dutch TV program Boulevard (RTL4),
aired a special about the many real
life soaps we have seen on TV in The
Netherlands. Click on the picture to
the left to see the item on the Rieu
road soaps.
It has been a while since I have
updated the Just For Fun section.
Click on the picture to see how this
single white shoe, a children's song and
an opera duet come together.
For new visitors to this site, see the
remaining video's in on this page as
well. Amazing how you can make music.
updated the Just For Fun section.
Click on the picture to see how this
single white shoe, a children's song and
an opera duet come together.
For new visitors to this site, see the
remaining video's in on this page as
well. Amazing how you can make music.
Another addition to the Just
For Fun section.
Parody on André Rieu by
André van Duin, a Dutch
comedian. Click on the
picture to the left to see
this amusing clip.
Check the background
violin players, do they look
familiar??
For Fun section.
Parody on André Rieu by
André van Duin, a Dutch
comedian. Click on the
picture to the left to see
this amusing clip.
Check the background
violin players, do they look
familiar??
Ruud and Ineke meet Kathi (Caramia).
Ruud needed to be in Berlin (Capitol of
Germany) in connection with his job.
I joined him for a private weekend, since
we had not been in Berlin for over 10 years.
Kathi (Caramia), webmaster of one of the
two German fan web sites, lives there and
had always said: "If you are ever in Berlin,
let me know"! Well, we did, and we spent
two most enjoyable days with Kathi and her
friend Ghislain.
Click on the picture to the right to see an
impression of this visit.
Ruud needed to be in Berlin (Capitol of
Germany) in connection with his job.
I joined him for a private weekend, since
we had not been in Berlin for over 10 years.
Kathi (Caramia), webmaster of one of the
two German fan web sites, lives there and
had always said: "If you are ever in Berlin,
let me know"! Well, we did, and we spent
two most enjoyable days with Kathi and her
friend Ghislain.
Click on the picture to the right to see an
impression of this visit.
In 1988 Tom Hanks played in the
movie "BIG". One of the scenes was
shot in the New York flagship store of
FAO Schwarz, where Tom plays a big
piano in an unusual way.
movie "BIG". One of the scenes was
shot in the New York flagship store of
FAO Schwarz, where Tom plays a big
piano in an unusual way.
On May 11th, 2009 André,
Mirusia and Pierre appeared in
the Kerri-Anne morning show on
Australian TV. Parts of this
interview -the Vegemite tasting-
have already been show on
other sites, but here is the full
interview. Click on the picture to
the right to see this interview.
Will André taste a Vegemite
sandwich?
Mirusia and Pierre appeared in
the Kerri-Anne morning show on
Australian TV. Parts of this
interview -the Vegemite tasting-
have already been show on
other sites, but here is the full
interview. Click on the picture to
the right to see this interview.
Will André taste a Vegemite
sandwich?
At the end of May, Marc Rieu
opened his first real exhibition
as a painter in the Apple Park
hotel in Maastricht.
Click on the picture to the left
to see an interview with Marc
and André as it appeared on
the local L1 TV station.
opened his first real exhibition
as a painter in the Apple Park
hotel in Maastricht.
Click on the picture to the left
to see an interview with Marc
and André as it appeared on
the local L1 TV station.
On June 10th, 2009 the French TV
station RTL9 showed the Schönbrunn
concert.
Prior to this concert there was an
interview with André Rieu. Click on the
picture to the right to see this lively
interview.
station RTL9 showed the Schönbrunn
concert.
Prior to this concert there was an
interview with André Rieu. Click on the
picture to the right to see this lively
interview.
THE 2009 AUSSIE ROAD SOAP
On May 22, 2009 the Dutch broadcast company
TROS started a new André road soap in five
episodes. Click on the image to the left to see
these exciting five episodes.
On May 22, 2009 the Dutch broadcast company
TROS started a new André road soap in five
episodes. Click on the image to the left to see
these exciting five episodes.
Fans on three continents prepare for
the Maastricht concerts, working far
apart, but close together. We would
like to show you how all these
banners, buttons, flag decorations
and name tags are made.
Click on the picture on the right to
see the "making of...."
the Maastricht concerts, working far
apart, but close together. We would
like to show you how all these
banners, buttons, flag decorations
and name tags are made.
Click on the picture on the right to
see the "making of...."
By train from Amsterdam Schiphol
airport to Maastricht, everything
you want to know about the fan
dinner and fan picnic, the vegemite
tasting, the Maastricht walks and
bike trip, tickets for the concerts
etc.
Click on the picture above to see
detailed information for the fans
visiting Maastricht.
airport to Maastricht, everything
you want to know about the fan
dinner and fan picnic, the vegemite
tasting, the Maastricht walks and
bike trip, tickets for the concerts
etc.
Click on the picture above to see
detailed information for the fans
visiting Maastricht.
Maastricht 2009,
The videos of the "André Rieu
Week" of the local TV station
L1. This includes a video of
Pierre who takes us behind the
scenes of the André Rieu
company.
The photo show of the FAN
Dinner, the Vegemite tasting
and much more can be found
when pressing the picture to
the right.
The videos of the "André Rieu
Week" of the local TV station
L1. This includes a video of
Pierre who takes us behind the
scenes of the André Rieu
company.
The photo show of the FAN
Dinner, the Vegemite tasting
and much more can be found
when pressing the picture to
the right.
On July 13th, 2009 the Dutch TNT Post
issued a commemorative Stamp Booklet for
the 30 year jubilee of André Rieu.
Click on the picture to the right to see the full
contents of this booklet and a translation of
the informational text.
issued a commemorative Stamp Booklet for
the 30 year jubilee of André Rieu.
Click on the picture to the right to see the full
contents of this booklet and a translation of
the informational text.
Recently André has been named the
best selling male artist in the world.
On August 10th, André Rieu and
Gaston Starreveld presented ZIP
code based lottery prices. André
danced with Diny Groenen, one of
the winners and he reacts to the
fact that he is the best selling male
artist. Click on the image to the left
to see this short clip from the
program "Shownieuws"
best selling male artist in the world.
On August 10th, André Rieu and
Gaston Starreveld presented ZIP
code based lottery prices. André
danced with Diny Groenen, one of
the winners and he reacts to the
fact that he is the best selling male
artist. Click on the image to the left
to see this short clip from the
program "Shownieuws"
On a number of occasions, André
Rieu and the JSO have appeared in
the (German) TV shows of Carmen
Nebel. Time for a visit of Carmen
to Maastricht!
She and DJ Ötzi visited André in
his hometown of Maastricht. will
she like the traditional Maastricht
dish "Zuurvlees"?
Rieu and the JSO have appeared in
the (German) TV shows of Carmen
Nebel. Time for a visit of Carmen
to Maastricht!
She and DJ Ötzi visited André in
his hometown of Maastricht. will
she like the traditional Maastricht
dish "Zuurvlees"?
André Rieu's relation with New York? NY is
like André. Everything is possible,
everybody is living together with
everybody. Of course Maastricht is his # 1
favorite, but the Big Apple is close second.
Click on the picture to the left and read it
all in this article as found in the magazine
of the Dutch Automobile Association.
like André. Everything is possible,
everybody is living together with
everybody. Of course Maastricht is his # 1
favorite, but the Big Apple is close second.
Click on the picture to the left and read it
all in this article as found in the magazine
of the Dutch Automobile Association.
August 2009 André appeared on
Dutch TV in the daily gossip and
show news program "RTL
Boulevard" He talks about his
trip to South America and his
love for "Holiday on Ice".
On August 27th 2009 André was
on Dutch TV in the talk show of
"Knevel and Van den Brink",
where he talks about his
ambition to play on the North
Pole.
Click on a picture to the right to
see these interviews.
Dutch TV in the daily gossip and
show news program "RTL
Boulevard" He talks about his
trip to South America and his
love for "Holiday on Ice".
On August 27th 2009 André was
on Dutch TV in the talk show of
"Knevel and Van den Brink",
where he talks about his
ambition to play on the North
Pole.
Click on a picture to the right to
see these interviews.
On Sunday August 30, 2009
after his afternoon concert in
Heereveen in The Netherlands,
André was escorted by police to
be on time in Hasselt Belgium
(a three hour ride) for his
appearance in the program of
Marcel Vanthilt.
Click on the picture to the left to
see this interview
after his afternoon concert in
Heereveen in The Netherlands,
André was escorted by police to
be on time in Hasselt Belgium
(a three hour ride) for his
appearance in the program of
Marcel Vanthilt.
Click on the picture to the left to
see this interview
The Dutch TV program
EenVandaag (broadcast on Sept.
5th, 2009) followed André Rieu
in the week preceding the
Amsterdam ArenA concerts.
Special guest in this show is the
Dutch comedian/singer André
van Duin. Will André's violin
survive this comedian?
Click on the picture to the right
to see André's week.
EenVandaag (broadcast on Sept.
5th, 2009) followed André Rieu
in the week preceding the
Amsterdam ArenA concerts.
Special guest in this show is the
Dutch comedian/singer André
van Duin. Will André's violin
survive this comedian?
Click on the picture to the right
to see André's week.
On Saturday August 1st, 2009, the German broadcast company ZDF aired the
Maastricht 2009 concert. Click on the image above to see a compilation of this
exciting concert. Looking for the Maastricht videos, slide shows and TV
interviews? Click on "previous items" and picture of the André Rieu Week.
Maastricht 2009 concert. Click on the image above to see a compilation of this
exciting concert. Looking for the Maastricht videos, slide shows and TV
interviews? Click on "previous items" and picture of the André Rieu Week.
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On Sept. 18th and 19th 2009, André Rieu
and the Johann Strauss Orchestra
recorded a special in the beautiful and
historic city center of Heidelberg in
Germany.
Click on the picture to the left to see the
video with a compilation of this concert.
and the Johann Strauss Orchestra
recorded a special in the beautiful and
historic city center of Heidelberg in
Germany.
Click on the picture to the left to see the
video with a compilation of this concert.
This video is made by the Leung family. It is
obvious that they had a wonderful time in
Maastricht.
Click on the picture to the right to see this
video.
Thank you Alice for sending us this impression.
On Sept. 12th 2009 André and
Pierre interrupted their Germany
tour to receive American veterans
from WW II at his castle, to thank
them for the liberation of
Maastricht 65 years ago.
Click on the picture to the right to
see this report by Maastricht TV.
Pierre interrupted their Germany
tour to receive American veterans
from WW II at his castle, to thank
them for the liberation of
Maastricht 65 years ago.
Click on the picture to the right to
see this report by Maastricht TV.
On Friday Oct. 9th, 2009, Ivo
Niehe broadcast his TV program
"TV Show on Tour", where he
had an interview with Mirusia
and her parents.
Click on the picture to the left to
see this interview.
Niehe broadcast his TV program
"TV Show on Tour", where he
had an interview with Mirusia
and her parents.
Click on the picture to the left to
see this interview.
Last week we received a
notification from the
Efteling Theatre that
during the Christmas
holidays they will be
showing the musical
"The Sound of Music"
again. See:
http://www.efteling.com
/thesoundofmusic
Since the 1965 movie,
we are hooked!
notification from the
Efteling Theatre that
during the Christmas
holidays they will be
showing the musical
"The Sound of Music"
again. See:
http://www.efteling.com
/thesoundofmusic
Since the 1965 movie,
we are hooked!
This program was recorded in Salzburg the city of "The Sound of Music"
On October 16, 2009 there was a live
broadcast via satellite to cinemas in
Australia and The Netherlands of the
Dame Edna Everage show with her
supporting act André Rieu. Click on the
picture to the left to see an impression
of this show.
broadcast via satellite to cinemas in
Australia and The Netherlands of the
Dame Edna Everage show with her
supporting act André Rieu. Click on the
picture to the left to see an impression
of this show.
On October 2nd, 2009, the German
TV station MDR aired an exclusive
interview by Andrea Ballschuh with
André Rieu because of his 60th
birthday. Click on the picture to the
right to see the interview.
TV station MDR aired an exclusive
interview by Andrea Ballschuh with
André Rieu because of his 60th
birthday. Click on the picture to the
right to see the interview.
Immediately after André Rieu returned home from his successful tour in
Australia and New Zealand, André set out on a promotional tour in The
Netherlands. On Thursday November 5th, 2009 he had a busy day. The
presentation of his new 5-DVD box and TV and Radio interviews.
Below three of the most important broadcasts of that day, Items from the main
news program (where he shows a picture of the twins for the first time), the
gossip program Shownieuws and an interview in the program "De Wereld
Draait Door" (DWDD, The world keeps on turning).
Click on the picture above to see these three video's
Australia and New Zealand, André set out on a promotional tour in The
Netherlands. On Thursday November 5th, 2009 he had a busy day. The
presentation of his new 5-DVD box and TV and Radio interviews.
Below three of the most important broadcasts of that day, Items from the main
news program (where he shows a picture of the twins for the first time), the
gossip program Shownieuws and an interview in the program "De Wereld
Draait Door" (DWDD, The world keeps on turning).
Click on the picture above to see these three video's
In 1995 André Rieu appeared in a TV commercial for Bavaria malt beer
(alcohol free beer). Why is he driving a steam roller?
In the same year of the commercial, he also received Mr. van Bezij
(comedian André van Duin) at his home for a violin lessen. Why is Mr. van
Bezij interested in André's garage? Click on the pictures above to see why.
(alcohol free beer). Why is he driving a steam roller?
In the same year of the commercial, he also received Mr. van Bezij
(comedian André van Duin) at his home for a violin lessen. Why is Mr. van
Bezij interested in André's garage? Click on the pictures above to see why.
We have also posted our Fan Photo Shows part 6 and 7! Part 6 contains all
those familiar faces from Australia and New Zealand, while part 7 shows the
Brazilian fans and furthermore many fans seen at the Heidelberg concert and
some miscellaneous pictures. Click on the picture above to see these new Fan
Photo slideshows.
those familiar faces from Australia and New Zealand, while part 7 shows the
Brazilian fans and furthermore many fans seen at the Heidelberg concert and
some miscellaneous pictures. Click on the picture above to see these new Fan
Photo slideshows.
This morning, to her surprise, Ineke
received her copy of Marjorie's new
book "Dreams come true". This book is
about a German twin and fans of André.
They visit his castle and see how he
lives and works.
Click on Ineke's picture to the left to
see a small clip from a TV gossip in
where André reads from this book.
Update: We have added a 2nd video
from the program "Shownieuws"
broadcast later that day.
received her copy of Marjorie's new
book "Dreams come true". This book is
about a German twin and fans of André.
They visit his castle and see how he
lives and works.
Click on Ineke's picture to the left to
see a small clip from a TV gossip in
where André reads from this book.
Update: We have added a 2nd video
from the program "Shownieuws"
broadcast later that day.
What's this? André and
Pierre silenced by
pacifiers and busy with
diapers? The ladies have
gone shopping?
Click on the picture to the
right to see the interview
from the German ARD TV
station.
Pierre silenced by
pacifiers and busy with
diapers? The ladies have
gone shopping?
Click on the picture to the
right to see the interview
from the German ARD TV
station.
On December 7th, 2009 André Rieu -among many other celebrities- performed
at the 81st Royal Variety Performance in Blackpool, England.
Click on the RVP logo above to hear André's first impression.
at the 81st Royal Variety Performance in Blackpool, England.
Click on the RVP logo above to hear André's first impression.
We updated the 7th Fan Photo Show,
featuring Brazilian, American and
European fans. So please have a look if
your picture is added (Click on the
picture to the left). We look forward to
the next Fan Photo Show with pictures
of South African fans. So please South
African fans, mail me your photo or take
pictures of all your fan friends when
you meet at the concerts in April/May
2010. We wonder: Can we also add
Queen Elisabeth II of Great Britain as a
fan??? We hope so!
featuring Brazilian, American and
European fans. So please have a look if
your picture is added (Click on the
picture to the left). We look forward to
the next Fan Photo Show with pictures
of South African fans. So please South
African fans, mail me your photo or take
pictures of all your fan friends when
you meet at the concerts in April/May
2010. We wonder: Can we also add
Queen Elisabeth II of Great Britain as a
fan??? We hope so!
This week, two appearances of André on the Dutch TV! First of all he ended at
the sixth place in the "Dutchman of the Year" election and the RTL Boulevard
gossip follows André before and after the Gelredome (Arnhem) concert.
Who is the lady kissing André? There is no mistletoe around...
Click on the picture(s) above to see these items.
the sixth place in the "Dutchman of the Year" election and the RTL Boulevard
gossip follows André before and after the Gelredome (Arnhem) concert.
Who is the lady kissing André? There is no mistletoe around...
Click on the picture(s) above to see these items.
On Wednesday December
23rd, 2009, Frank Steijns
gave a first comment on the
burglary of his carillon on
the local L1 TV station. Click
on the picture on the right to
see this news item.
23rd, 2009, Frank Steijns
gave a first comment on the
burglary of his carillon on
the local L1 TV station. Click
on the picture on the right to
see this news item.
How many?
No idea what he is talking about!
Each year André and the JSO
traditionally appear in a Christmas
special on the German TV.
Click on the picture to the left to see
(part of) this romantic show.
No idea what he is talking about!
Each year André and the JSO
traditionally appear in a Christmas
special on the German TV.
Click on the picture to the left to see
(part of) this romantic show.
On December 26th, the local
Limburg TV station L1 aired a
three part special about André
Rieu. Part of this special was an
interview by Jo Cortenraedt in
André's home, where they reflect
back to the past year and look
ahead to 2010.
Click on the video to the right to
see the whole interview.
Limburg TV station L1 aired a
three part special about André
Rieu. Part of this special was an
interview by Jo Cortenraedt in
André's home, where they reflect
back to the past year and look
ahead to 2010.
Click on the video to the right to
see the whole interview.
Traditionally the concert season for a new year starts in the German town of
Cologne. We also spent a few days in that city, watching the fireworks on the
banks of the river Rhine and attending the traditional New Year's concert the
day after. Click on the picture above of our proud grandfather, to see the
highlights of this concert.
UPDATE: we added a few pictures, made during our stay in Cologne.
Cologne. We also spent a few days in that city, watching the fireworks on the
banks of the river Rhine and attending the traditional New Year's concert the
day after. Click on the picture above of our proud grandfather, to see the
highlights of this concert.
UPDATE: we added a few pictures, made during our stay in Cologne.
On December 29th, 2009 the Dutch TROS
showed the special "André and Friends".
What is so "special" about this "special"?
Why is he dressed in an orange vest?
Why are there 30.000 people in the
stadium and not a single ticket was sold?
Click on the picture to the left to see why.
showed the special "André and Friends".
What is so "special" about this "special"?
Why is he dressed in an orange vest?
Why are there 30.000 people in the
stadium and not a single ticket was sold?
Click on the picture to the left to see why.
On Friday January 29th, 2010 the TROS television showed the episode of
"Flikken Maastricht" (Cops of Maastricht) in which André plays a prominent
guest role. In the picture above you see him with Eva van Dongen (Angela
Schijf), one of the cops. During and after the Maastricht 2009 concerts, shots
were made by the crew of the program on the Vrijthof and at André's castle.
A child disappears, a stolen car stopped and in a bag traces of explosives, a
mad fan with dangerous plans, the whole police force of Maastricht on alert, a
lady rushing onto the square and disappears in the crowd and is Bruno
Gabriels, André's body guard (and Johan's nephew...) really that secure?
The bomb explodes and André is taking care of Eva van Dongen...
We just added the subtitles with the help of John.
A Police series? Or a look behind the scenes of a concert...
Click on the picture above and see for yourself.
"Flikken Maastricht" (Cops of Maastricht) in which André plays a prominent
guest role. In the picture above you see him with Eva van Dongen (Angela
Schijf), one of the cops. During and after the Maastricht 2009 concerts, shots
were made by the crew of the program on the Vrijthof and at André's castle.
A child disappears, a stolen car stopped and in a bag traces of explosives, a
mad fan with dangerous plans, the whole police force of Maastricht on alert, a
lady rushing onto the square and disappears in the crowd and is Bruno
Gabriels, André's body guard (and Johan's nephew...) really that secure?
The bomb explodes and André is taking care of Eva van Dongen...
We just added the subtitles with the help of John.
A Police series? Or a look behind the scenes of a concert...
Click on the picture above and see for yourself.
| Flikken Maastricht, VIDEO ONLINE |
Febr.14th 2010: Sven Kramer just won the first gold medal for
the Netherlands. The Olympic oval in "Svencouver" and the fans
in Holland, turned orange again! Sven inspired us to dig up
another two "golden oldies". To give you an idea about how we
learn to skate... It all starts at ditches, lakes, the frozen canals of
Amsterdam or around the windmills of Kinderdijk. You may even
spot a familiar face on the ice.
In our Golden Oldies section we have added two videos related to
skating. Click on the pictures above to see them.
the Netherlands. The Olympic oval in "Svencouver" and the fans
in Holland, turned orange again! Sven inspired us to dig up
another two "golden oldies". To give you an idea about how we
learn to skate... It all starts at ditches, lakes, the frozen canals of
Amsterdam or around the windmills of Kinderdijk. You may even
spot a familiar face on the ice.
In our Golden Oldies section we have added two videos related to
skating. Click on the pictures above to see them.
Interview by Ivo Niehe, after
the Melbourne concert 2008.
the Melbourne concert 2008.
