As soon as you set foot in an André Rieu orchestra, you know it's going to be a concert you've never experienced before. If not for anything, his show reminds you of the black and white days, chocolate box stage, and ornate-gilded music stands.
Born André Léon Marie Nicolas Rieu, the Dutch violinist is widely known for his Johann Strauss Orchestra. His shows cut across classical crossover, waltz, and easy listening. He performs mainly in Maastricht, Netherlands.
The name André Rieu is sufficient enough to pack hundreds of people into his concert. His music production features his brilliant melody and incredible setting, as well as his appreciative audiences.
In a video now watched by millions of people, André and his Johann Strauss Orchestra performed "Somewhere Over The Rainbow" live in Maastricht. The show was taken from the DVD album "Falling In Love — In Maastricht."
Planned alongside Mirusia Linda, the video followed the album's quality and showed what André and his orchestra could do. The song performed was a version of the original Judy Garland's "Somewhere Over The Rainbow."
When the symphony began, the audience knew what to expect. The sound, the melody, the beautiful rendition all made the performance thoroughly enjoyable. The brilliance of Mirusia ensured it was exceptional.
You could see the effect of the melody by merely looking at the audience. While some smiled, others kissed their partners. Some swiped at their tears as the rest of the audience sang along to the melody.
