Contents [hide]
1 Biography
1.1 Early life and career
1.2 Johann Strauss Orchestra
2 Personal life
3 Selected discography
4 References
5 External links
[edit] Biography
[edit] Early life and career
André Rieu was born on October 1, 1949 in Maastricht in the Netherlands. He began studying violin at the age of five. He was raised in a musical family (six children) and his father was also a conductor. From a very young age he developed a fascination with the Orchestra form. He studied violin at the Conservatoire Royal in Liège and in the Conservatorium Maastricht, (1968–1973). His teachers included Jo Juda and Herman Krebbers. From 1974 to 1977, he attended the Music Academy in Brussels, studying with André Gertler. At that Academy, he won the Premier Prix.
At University he performed the Gold And Silver waltz by Franz Lehár and was impressed by the audience reaction, so he decided to pursue the waltz form. He formed the Maastricht Salon Orchestra and performed as a violinist with the Limburg Symphony Orchestra. In 1987, he created the Johann Strauss Orchestra and his own production company. Since then, his melodramatic stage performances and rock-star-style demeanor have for some been associated with a revival of the waltz music category; others, however, have criticized Rieu for his unrestrained populism and uncritical embrace of consumer culture.
[edit] Johann Strauss Orchestra
The Orchestra began in 1987 with twelve members but now performs with over forty and up to fifty musicians. At the time the Orchestra first toured Europe, there emerged a renewed interest in waltz music. This revival was initially mostly in The Netherlands and was ignited by their recording of the “Second Waltz” from Shostakovich's Jazz Suites. As a result, Rieu became known as “The King Of Waltz”.
Rieu and his Johann Strauss Orchestra have performed throughout Europe, in North America, and Japan. They have won a number of awards including two World Music Awards and have recordings that have gone Gold and Platinum in many countries around the world, including 8-times Platinum in the Netherlands. In September 2007 Rieu performed in Australia for the first time (solo, without his Orchestra) at the Eastland shopping centre in the Melbourne suburb of Ringwood - playing My Way and Waltzing Matilda - and the next day at Sydney’s ARENA COVE, Warringah Mall shopping complex with the same set.[2] Rieu and the Orchestra plan to return to Australia in November & December 2008 for a full Concert tour . He records both DVD & CD repertoire at his own recording studios in Maastricht - a wide range of classical music as well as popular and folk music plus music from famous motion picture sound tracks and theatre musicals. His lively and colourful orchestral presentations have attracted worldwide audiences to classical music that may not initially have been drawn to that genre.
Rieu has worked together with his brother, Jean Philippe, for several years, but Jean Philippe has now started his own production company. Rieu has two sons; the younger, Pierre, now works with him full time as his Production Manager. André Rieu plays a 1667 Stradivarius violin.[1] Some of his orchestra's performances have been broadcast in the United Kingdom and the United States on the PBS television network such as the 2003 airing of Andre Rieu Live in Dublin, filmed in Dublin, Ireland, and 2005’s André Rieu Live in Tuscany filmed in the Piazza Della Republica in the village of Cortona in Tuscany.
[edit] Personal life
He is married to wife Marjorie, and has two sons: Marc and Pierre. He speaks - in order of fluency - Dutch (including home dialect), German, English, French, Italian and Spanish.[citation needed]
[edit] Selected discography
Waltzing Matilda (2008) - Australian Albums: #1
The 100 Most Beautiful Melodies (2008) - Australian Albums: #2
In Wonderland (2007)
Live in Vienna (2007)
Auf Schönbrunn (2006)
New York Memories (2006)
Songs from My Heart (2005)
Christmas Around the World (2005)
Live in Tuscany (2004)
The Flying Dutchman (2004)
New Year's Eve in Vienna (2003)
André Rieu at the Movies (2003)
Live in Dublin (2003)
Romantic Paradise (2003)
Maastricht Salon Orkest - Serenata (2003)
Love Around the World (2002)
Dreaming (2002)
Live at the Royal Albert Hall (2001)
Musik Zum Träumen (2001)
La Vie Est Belle (2000)
Fiesta! (1999)
100 Years of Strauss (1999)
Romantic Moments (1998)
The Christmas I Love (1997)
In Concert (1996)
Strauss gala (1995)
D'n blauwen aovond (1995)
Hieringe biete 1 & 2 (1995)
Strauss & Co (1994)
Hieringe biete (1993)
Merry Christmas (1992)
My Heart Will Go On
André Rieu Lyrics
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I see you, I feel you,
That is how I know you go on
Far across the distance
And spaces between us
You have come to show you go on
I believe that the heart does go on
Once more you open the door
And you're here in my heart
And my heart will go on and on
Love can touch us one time
And last for a lifetime
And never let go till we're gone
Love was when I loved you
One true time I hold to
In my life we'll always go on
Near, far, wherever you are
I believe that the heart does go on
Once more you open the door
And you're here in my heart
And my heart will go on and on
You're here, there's nothing I fear,
And I know that my heart will go on
We'll stay forever this way
You are safe in my heart
And my heart will go on and on
André Rieu’s song My Heart Will Go On is a beautiful ballad that talks about love that never fades away. The lyrics of this song suggest that the singer has lost someone whom they loved and that person is no longer with them, but their memory continues to live on in the singer’s heart. The lines ‘Every night in my dreams, I see you, I feel you, That is how I know you go on’ emphasize that the memories of the loved one are still alive and they continue to exist in the singer’s dreams.
The chorus of the song speaks of the power of love to transcend time and distance. The singer believes that love knows no boundaries and that it continues to thrive irrespective of the obstacles it faces. The lyrics ‘Near, far, wherever you are, I believe that the heart does go on’ emphasizes this very fact. The lines ‘Once more you open the door, And you're here in my heart, And my heart will go on and on’ echoes the idea that although the person may be gone, their love will keep on living in the singer’s heart.
The song has a melancholic tone but at the same time, it is filled with hope and love. Overall, the song explores the timeless nature of love and how it stays with us even after the person is gone.
Line by Line Meaning
Every night in my dreams
I think of you constantly, even when I'm asleep.
I see you, I feel you,
You are always present in my thoughts and emotions.
That is how I know you go on
Your memory and impact on my life continue to exist, no matter what.
Far across the distance
Despite physical distance between us,
And spaces between us
And any other barriers or obstacles we face,
You have come to show you go on
You've made it clear that you continue to exist in some way and have a lasting presence.
Near, far, wherever you are
No matter where you are, whether close or far away,
I believe that the heart does go on
I am confident that my feelings of love and connection for you will never truly fade away.
Once more you open the door
You allow me to feel your presence and impact on my life once again.
And you're here in my heart
You hold a permanent place in my feelings and emotions.
And my heart will go on and on
My love for you will continue to endure and persist.
Love can touch us one time
Sometimes we only experience true love once,
And last for a lifetime
But its effects and significance can last a lifetime.
And never let go till we're gone
Love can be an unbreakable bond that lasts until our time on Earth comes to an end.
Love was when I loved you
My love for you was truly authentic and meaningful.
One true time I hold to
There was one special moment or time in our relationship that I cherish above all others.
In my life we'll always go on
You played such a significant role in my life that your memory will always have an impact.
You're here, there's nothing I fear,
When I feel your presence, I feel safe and protected, without any fear or doubt.
And I know that my heart will go on
I have complete confidence in the enduring nature of my love for you.
We'll stay forever this way
Our love will remain unchanging and constant, no matter what.
You are safe in my heart
You are always held dearly and safely in my heart.
And my heart will go on and on
My love and memories of you will persist for eternity.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JAMES HORNER, WILL JENNINGS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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André Rieu - My Heart Will Go On: https://youtu.be/n3SfufW6D74 Taken from the DVD 'André Rieu - Live at Schönbrunn, Vienna'.
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