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Andre Rieu: My Music, My Life
Andre Rieu is a violinist, conductor and international classical music star, who has won the hearts of millions of music-lovers throughout the world with his extravagant concerts and sell-out tours.
Born in the Netherlands in 1949, Andre started taking violin lessons at the age of five, the beginning of a love affair that would never end. As a student he was asked to take part in a salon ensemble and as he played his first waltz a whole new world opened up for him. From that time on Andre was hooked on the waltz rhythm and dreamt of creating a large orchestra that would enchant its audience.
After recruiting his own 'Johann Strauss Orchestra', Andre began to tour. Crowned the "Waltz King", Andre's wish was to make classical music accessible for everyone, and this has undoubtedly come true. The Johann Strauss Orchestra has grown from strength to strength and now has up to 50 players, and the orchestra's first CD, 'From Holland with Love' (1994) stayed in the Top 10 chart in the Netherlands for over a year.
Written by his wife, Marjorie Rieu, My Music My Life explores the story of Andre's youth; growing up in the Netherlands; the musical family he grew up in; his music studies; and his extraordinary success story as he went on to become a bestselling, international music star.
Born in the Netherlands in 1949, Andre started taking violin lessons at the age of five, the beginning of a love affair that would never end. As a student he was asked to take part in a salon ensemble and as he played his first waltz a whole new world opened up for him. From that time on Andre was hooked on the waltz rhythm and dreamt of creating a large orchestra that would enchant its audience.
After recruiting his own 'Johann Strauss Orchestra', Andre began to tour. Crowned the "Waltz King", Andre's wish was to make classical music accessible for everyone, and this has undoubtedly come true. The Johann Strauss Orchestra has grown from strength to strength and now has up to 50 players, and the orchestra's first CD, 'From Holland with Love' (1994) stayed in the Top 10 chart in the Netherlands for over a year.
Written by his wife, Marjorie Rieu, My Music My Life explores the story of Andre's youth; growing up in the Netherlands; the musical family he grew up in; his music studies; and his extraordinary success story as he went on to become a bestselling, international music star.
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205 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 1, 2008
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January 3, 2017
Andre Dieu My Music My Life
We have loved Andre's music for a long time and we watch him on television whenever he's on. It's such a change from today's so called "music" I enjoyed the book very much in fact I couldn't put it down. I finished it in just over a week.
We have loved Andre's music for a long time and we watch him on television whenever he's on. It's such a change from today's so called "music" I enjoyed the book very much in fact I couldn't put it down. I finished it in just over a week.
October 3, 2022
Wonderful to read about the life of one of today's most amazing performers
I had the wonderful experience of seeing Andre's concert this last summer in Maastricht & wanted to read about how the man had reached his success.
This book let's you hear from he & his wife, Majorie's own voice the story of their journey. They have worked as a team to reach the successful position they are in and I along
with so many others are glad they persisted as Andre's music is amazing & does bring joy and happiness to do many.
I had the wonderful experience of seeing Andre's concert this last summer in Maastricht & wanted to read about how the man had reached his success.
This book let's you hear from he & his wife, Majorie's own voice the story of their journey. They have worked as a team to reach the successful position they are in and I along
with so many others are glad they persisted as Andre's music is amazing & does bring joy and happiness to do many.
June 23, 2021
Great Read
Wow what a great read I read this book when I came to bed
Last night and finished it into the night It is so well written and is a very interesting read
I would recommend it to anyone who is interested in Andre Rieu and his fabulous music
Moira Ross
moysy100@hotmail.co.uk
Wow what a great read I read this book when I came to bed
Last night and finished it into the night It is so well written and is a very interesting read
I would recommend it to anyone who is interested in Andre Rieu and his fabulous music
Moira Ross
moysy100@hotmail.co.uk
January 25, 2024
Have had great admiration for Andre for a long time and was lucky to attend his concert in 2023, after 3 date changes, due to covid. Well worth the wait.
The book is a very matter-of-fact account of how he got to where he is with his orchestra. He is a very private, family man, so no gossip - just stories and fun, which is fine for me.
The book is a very matter-of-fact account of how he got to where he is with his orchestra. He is a very private, family man, so no gossip - just stories and fun, which is fine for me.
October 3, 2019
A good read especially if you are an Andre Rieu fan.
July 1, 2020
Enjoyable account of his journey to success.
January 29, 2021
Great read
Great read. Feels as though you are going through the ups and downs of the Rieu and Orchestra with them.
Great read. Feels as though you are going through the ups and downs of the Rieu and Orchestra with them.
January 15, 2023
A pleasant, easy read about a remarkable musician.
January 9, 2026
Like many I adore Andre Rieu, yes he is a great musician, but more than that he seems like a genuinely lovely person. I suddenly thought, wouldn't it be great to find out more about him! And this book is a great introduction... I just wish there had been more. But I got the impression he is quite private about his personal life, understandable. All in all I would recommend but just know that It doesn't have all Andre's juicy secrets!
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