Happy Birthday

When I went to my first Andre' Rieu concert over 20 years ago, I knew I was witness to a phenomenon. The music was spellbinding, the Orchestra and Choir were mesmerizing, and the acts were unlike anything I had ever seen. Being a child of Detroit's Motown, and working in the entertainment world, I could never have imagined that this "long hair" music from 100 years ago could be arranged and performed so as to touch, renew, and draw in the public as nothing ever has. Who ever heard of a conductor that could so touch the heart and soul of an audience to the point that hundreds of us in the theater got to our feet and danced with people we didn't even know for the entire concert !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Not surprising that this man and his Orchestra/Choir/Guests continue to play to sold out audiences around the world, and have spiraled to the top of the charts for so long. I would recommend this DVD to everyone, as just like all his other DVD's, you have just purchesed the best seat in the house, your livingroom. Take this 25 year journey with Andre' and be witness to the priceless talents he discovers in his travels and brings to you to enjoy. It would be a sad loss of joy if you miss the magic, beauty, and brilliance of Kimmy Skota singing Casta Diva, Carla Maffioletti with The Laughing Song (watch your chandelier), The Platin-Tenors with Nessun Dorma (gives one goose bumps), or sexy Carmen Monarcha seducing us all with Habanera. The unleashed antics and humor of the Johann Struss Orchestra and Choir will cause you to wonder " What could they possibly be drinking?" So purchase the DVD, gather your friends, put on your party hats and be prepared to rock the house with a party no one will stop talking about. Never be put off by ANY Rieu DVD done in a foreign language, as your DVD player can be set to Sub-Title option, and they are so well done that none of the content is ever lost in translation. Enjoy and BRAVO to the master of music and entertainment !!!

WHEN FEELING LOW, ANDRE ALWAYS HITS THE SPOT..KEEP UP WITH DOING IT SO RIGHT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I WAS A LITTLE WORRIED ABOUT THIS ONE. IT SOUNDED LIKE 25 YEARS OF REPEAT NUMBERS.AND IN SOME WAYS IT DID CONTAIN RERUNS...BUT IN A NEW FORMAT. THE DVD IS VERY ENJOYABLE, AT LEAST TO ME. RIEU TAKES IN A LOT OF MONEY BUT HE RETURNS IT TO FANS IN THE ELABORATE CONCERTS HE PRODUCES. THEY ARE ALL TOP QUALITY.I HAVE SEEN RIEU TWICE IN PERSON. I AM HAPPY TO HAVE DONE SO. HOWEVER THE BEST SEAT IN THE HOUSE IS AT HOME WATCHING THE DVD'S. I PERSONALLY OWN MANY OF HIS DVD'S AND DO NOT GET TIRED OF THEM.I ENJOY WATCHING THE MAASTRICT PEOPLE RESPONDING TO RIEU IN THE VRIJTHOF SQUARE. THEY WERE DOING SO FROM STREET LEVEL UP TO THE OPEN WINDOWS AND ROOF TOPS OF THE BEAUTIFUL BUILDINGS AROUND THE SQUARE. THEY REALLY KNOW HOW TO CELEBRATE THE MUSIC.AS ALWAYS THE MAASTRICT PEOPLE WERE NICLY DRESSED AS ARE ALL THE ORCHESTRA MEMBERS. THEY REALLY SEEM TO ENJOY THE CONCERT FROM ALL THEIR LOCATIONS, IN HOMES, AND THE OUTSIDE CAFES'.

As far as I'm concerned, if you only buy two Andre Rieu videos, one should be "Home for Christmas" which no doubt will join such classics as "It's a Wonderful Life" and "A Christmas Carol" on your annual holiday must watch list.This one marking the 25th anniversary of the annual concerts in Rieu's home base of Maastricht is the other.It starts out with the more traditional mix of classical and modern music that is typical of Rieu and the Johann Strauss Orchestra, and by the end you've been drawn into what can be best described as a wonderful neighborhood block party with people literally singing and dancing in the streets.You will be hard pressed to not find yourself humming one or more of the tunes after watching this one, so grab a chair, turn up the surround sound and enjoy.

Very good

No matter what music you enjoy Andre and his very talented orchestra are the best of the best . This is one performer we will never tire of . We have been so Blessed to enjoy his love of music at his concerts and look forward to again being privileged to attend . In between we will love to watch his dvd's and rewatch Always see something new

Wonderful interment Fantabulous

WE HAVE BEEN COLLECTING ANDRE'S DVDS FOR SOMETIME. THERE ARE TWO THAT STAND OUT MY HUSBAND AND I REALLY ENJOYED. NOW, THERE ARE THREE AND THIS ONE TOPS THE LIST!!!!!!!!! WHAT FUN. ONE WILL CERTAINLY GET THEIR MONEY'S WORTH WITH THIS PURCHASE.....IT KEEPS GOING AND GOING AND GOING!!. THE AUDIENCE WON'T LET THEM LEAVE THE STAGE.

I just love andre rieu

Everything is great, but I especially love what follows Smurf song. Superb sing-along songs. I watched this section many times. I didn't know that these songs are on this DVD. I bought this disk to watch Old Comrades march with a hundred-strong male chorus.

j'adore !

La musica suonata dall'orchestra di André Rieu è poliedrica, riesce ad essere esaltante, divertente e commovente. Pezzi di autentica bravura espressa dai componenti dell'orchestra, dai soprani, dai tenori ecc. Sono rimasto piacevolemte colpito per tutta la durata del dvd.

Andre RieuのDVD or BRを何本か見ていると、それぞれに趣向を凝らして、そのどれもが素晴らしいの一言です。Youtubeでも何本か見ることはできますが、Andre Rieuの音楽会を楽しむには単発的ではなく、オープニングからエンディングまでを連続で見てこそ、その素晴らしさを実感できると思います。とにかく舞台のスケールが豪華壮大であり、演奏者も舞踏会を思わせる絢爛なドレスで、美男美女が多いのも見どころと云えます。このオランダ・マーストリヒトの特設ステージでの音楽会は毎年行われるようですが、１万人を超えるであろう観客数の多さにも驚きます。しかも、日本では考えられないノリの良さで、全員での大合唱や時にはダンスがあり、ステージと観客が一体となり、見てるだけでも気持ちが高まります。夕刻に始まるコンサートは、３曲目The Third Man（第三の男）からユーモラスな面があり気分を盛り上げます。黄昏に街並みのライティングが美しくなる頃には、華やかな社交界の衣装を纏り、貴族風の優雅なワルツの舞踏も見どころです。更に客席後方から登場する男性合唱団、約１５０名の大合唱は圧巻で、ミッチ・ミラーを彷彿とさせる男性の唄声の魅力に包まれます。この大合唱団はエンディングまで登場しますが、１６曲目の「Oh Fortuna」は圧巻です。レーザー光線や、花火の演出効果は素晴らしく、荘厳な音楽と異様な雰囲気に包まれます。ここまでの想像力と演出を実現するAndre Rieuは凄い音楽家です。更に音楽会は盛り上がりを見せ、水色のクラリネット女性などがシャンパンを飲んだり、観客も輪になって踊り、お祭り状態になります。最後まで飽きる暇がない程内容の濃い音楽会を、全２８曲１３０分に収めたDVDですが私の大切な１枚になっています。Andre Rieuは『音楽は楽しむもの』と言っていますが、まさに演奏者も、観客も一体となり楽しめる音楽を実践しています。余談ですが、近年、日本では行われなくなったAndre Rieu　JAPAN公演での当時の観客のノリはどうだったのか気になります。