SILVESTER PUNSCH....A Review of the DVD
I thought I had all of Andre's DVD's until I received an email from someone, whose name escapes me. This person detailed to me a song & dance of Carmen that I'd never seen.
Soooo, I went back to Andre's website, & sure enough there was a dvd Silvester Punsch, that I didn't have. I do have Silvester Wien, filmed in Vienna & had always thought they were one & the same DVD.
When I carefully checked the list of song/composition titles on the 2 DVD's; it was there & then I ordered Silvester Punsch, a DVD filmed in 2004 in Hanover, Germany.
I received Silvester Punsch this past weekend & have watched/listened to it 4 or 5 times.
Indeed, Carmen did sing & dance like nothing I've ever seen her do before.
All the music is full of life & spirit, but what I really liked was seeing the orchestra members do things, & play instruments out of their norm.
The 4 members of the choir all played instruments. I should mention I don't know the names of the choir members so I'm hoping someone can fill in their names. Heidi is the only choir member I can put a name to. On this DVD, Heidi, played the Trombone in Tea For Two, a number where all the male orchestra members do a slow dance in formal black & white tux. Only the female orchestra members played instruments. Heidi had a couple of passages where she was clearly the lead instrument in the musical number. Two other choir members played trumphets at the same time during the same Tea For Two song. 1 choir member (Nicole?) played chimes right at the beginning & looked so pleased with herself for having the spotlight solely on her.
In another number with Russell Watson, Carla played the lead guitar & strummed the instrument with a polished touch.
And finally, Heidi again was called out by Manoe to come down out of the choir, to join her in a sprited Clarinet duet, Klarinettenmuckl. Heidi, played the clarinet in a v-e-r-y fast paced number that clearly revealed her superb skill.
And the 3 Soprano's, Carmen, Carla, & Suzan, excelled in an oriental aria entitled, Im Salon zur blauen Pagode that revealed their collective stunning stage presence, dancing & acting skills.
This DVD has things I've not seen before, along with Russell Watson, which I thoroughly enjoyed.
I only wish I knew the names of the other 3 choir members. Can anyone help me out?
Bill in Arizona
southpawbc-andre@yahoo.com
Soooo, I went back to Andre's website, & sure enough there was a dvd Silvester Punsch, that I didn't have. I do have Silvester Wien, filmed in Vienna & had always thought they were one & the same DVD.
When I carefully checked the list of song/composition titles on the 2 DVD's; it was there & then I ordered Silvester Punsch, a DVD filmed in 2004 in Hanover, Germany.
I received Silvester Punsch this past weekend & have watched/listened to it 4 or 5 times.
Indeed, Carmen did sing & dance like nothing I've ever seen her do before.
All the music is full of life & spirit, but what I really liked was seeing the orchestra members do things, & play instruments out of their norm.
The 4 members of the choir all played instruments. I should mention I don't know the names of the choir members so I'm hoping someone can fill in their names. Heidi is the only choir member I can put a name to. On this DVD, Heidi, played the Trombone in Tea For Two, a number where all the male orchestra members do a slow dance in formal black & white tux. Only the female orchestra members played instruments. Heidi had a couple of passages where she was clearly the lead instrument in the musical number. Two other choir members played trumphets at the same time during the same Tea For Two song. 1 choir member (Nicole?) played chimes right at the beginning & looked so pleased with herself for having the spotlight solely on her.
In another number with Russell Watson, Carla played the lead guitar & strummed the instrument with a polished touch.
And finally, Heidi again was called out by Manoe to come down out of the choir, to join her in a sprited Clarinet duet, Klarinettenmuckl. Heidi, played the clarinet in a v-e-r-y fast paced number that clearly revealed her superb skill.
And the 3 Soprano's, Carmen, Carla, & Suzan, excelled in an oriental aria entitled, Im Salon zur blauen Pagode that revealed their collective stunning stage presence, dancing & acting skills.
This DVD has things I've not seen before, along with Russell Watson, which I thoroughly enjoyed.
I only wish I knew the names of the other 3 choir members. Can anyone help me out?
Bill in Arizona
southpawbc-andre@yahoo.com
Hi Bill I have had this dvd for some time, and its one of my favorites.
I have the dvd too but it's been a while since I've watched it. Guess I need to put that on my "to do" list.
I watched it several times already, like it too, no wonder, it was very high on the charts. I cannot help with the names though. Kati
"Adieu mein kleiner Gardeoffizier" is one of my favorite songs, it is part of this DVD, 100 Years of Strauss DVD, & the most recent DVD in Sch...........
I found the German lyrics & am going to learn them so I can sing along in German if the concert here in Phoenix includes it. Here are the German lyrics:
Adieu mein kleiner Gardeoffizier (Little Captain of My Heart)
Und eines Tages mit Sang und Klang
Da zog ein Fähnrich zur Garde
Ein Fähnrich, jung und voll Leichtsinn und schlank
Auf der Kappe die goldene Kokarde
Da stand die Mutter vor ihrem Sohn
Hielt seine Hände umschlungen
Schenkt ihm ein kleines Medaillon
Und sie sagt zu ihrem Jungen
Adieu mein kleiner Gardeoffizier, Adieu, Adieu
Und vergiss mich nicht
Und vergiss mich nicht
Adieu mein kleiner Gardeoffizier, Adieu, Adieu
Sei das Glück mit dir
Sei das Glück mit dir
Stehe gerade, kerzengerade
Lache in den Sonnentag
Was immer gescheh'n auch mag
Hast du Sorgenminen, fort mit ihnen
Ta-ta-ra-ta-ta
Für Trübsal sind andere da
Adieu mein kleiner Gardeoffizier, Adieu, Adieu
Und vergiss mich nicht
Und vergiss mich nicht
Adieu mein kleiner Gardeoffizier, Adieu, Adieu
Sei das Glück mit dir
Sei das Glück mit dir
Adieu, Adieu mein kleiner Offizier, Adieu
(Robert Stolz / W. Reisch)
Good for you, Mr Bill! Is this the same song as "goodbye little captain of my heart"?, or something like that.I've also seen that title somewhere. Your concert is only about a month away...good luck with the song.
Shirley.... Y-E-S! the english title is "Little Captain of my Heart"
A couple of other observations I've noticed about Silvester Punsch:
"Im Salon zur blauen Pagode" where Carmen, Carla & Suzan sing an asian aria. At the end of the number, Chop Choy comes out & cleans up the stuff left by Kim, Mo, & No (kimmono). Look closely at Chop Choy, he will appear in the very next musical number "Bahn frei", as "The Conductor".
"Bahn frei" is a spirited catchy tune that includes a lot of smoke, special effects. Watch this musical number closely; Linda Custers the tall blond Viola player in a blue gown, will be completely engulfed in the smoke. You'll notice Andre notices Linda has disappeared in the smoke &, in fact, walks across the stage & tries to look through the smoke trying to find Linda; to no avail he leaves with a silly grin on his face now realizing the special effects that have engulfed Linda.
Did you notice the train conductor is the same person as Chop Choy in the previous number?
In the very last number, "Marina" when the camera showed the crowd up by the stage, I noticed a young lady that looked familiar. Sure enough when I looked at the DVD 100 years of Strauss, she was in the crowd in that DVD also. The young lady is wearing a blouse, square cut in front, the blouse is trimmed in red & green. Her eyes are looking for the camera; I think she is hoping she will appear in the crowd in the DVD also. I wonder who she is & whether we'll see her again in another German DVD.
BTW, does anyone know the name of the female violin player that wears a violet gown, she sits right in the middle of the orchestra & is frequently seen immediately behind & over Andre's shoulder.
This female violin player is standing, along with Frank during "Adieu, mein kleiner Gardeoffizier".
This same violinist appears in the same position in the orchestra during the "Flying Dutchman" DVD.
Renata is playing the bassoon during this DVD & I think this is the only DVD she doesn't stand out.
Did you notice the high overhead camera angle of Heidi, during the "Klarinettenmuckl", The clarinet duet? The sharp eye of the cameraman captured her unique movements of keeping time to the music , something I've not seen before, or since, from Heidi. (giggle)
Talk about a "sharp eye"!!!How many times have you watched this dvd? You remember so many minute details, it amazes me!
I am the same way Shirley, it is not enough to confuse us with different covers and titles, for the same DVDs, it is all the silvester here and there. Have to watch these things, might buy them twice. Good, we can ware out the first. Yes, knowing all the details, Bill must have watched it over and over again. Now, I have to do the same, because I do not have the answers, for the questions. Kati
I'm not so sure I really qualify for an "Eagle Eye" award; keep in mind I never noticed this is a different DVD, from one I already have. I have to consider that a MAJOR oversight...WAKE UP BILL!
I s this the good looking brunette, in the violett dress, beautiful long hair. I do not see Her on the latest DVD. I do not know Her name, but I miss Her beaty there. Kati
Yes! That's the one. I believe she left the JSO after the "Flying Dutchman" DVD. She was part of all the prior DVD's, but she was never given the spotlight or given a solo.
There are lots of changes, since the 2005 DVD, people move away, have different lives, playing different music, with different groups. I checked out Renata,s group, very nice! Sometimes, when the Orchestra coming for a tour, not all musician coming with tem. Tis time they had a smaller version of Andre,s orchestra, maybe whatever their schedule requires, or the sizes of the stages, who knows? Kati
All these questions, now I have to go and watch it again,. so I could be right with the answers. Kati
Bill, do you have the english translation for "Little Captain of My Heart'? Also, could you explain the term "sylvester" to me? Thanks!
Dear Bill, I sure am glad you wrote the report on Silvester Punsch. I too thought it was the same as the Vienna one. I did look it up on the boutique and will order it also. Sounds like a real fun one.
Speaking of names, who is the fella that is the other anvil player. He is in several of the funny skits and I just can't find his name. Anyone??
Thanks, Carol
Carol, which one do you mean? there is Roland Lafosse, the muscular one and then the funny one is now Noel Perdaens.I believe that several years ago a Marc Doomen(?) played Noel's part. That was be fore my time, but I did get to see him on video.
The curly haired mop-top playing horn is Marc Doomen. He is no longer with the JSO, but still active in the music scene.
Here are some links to Marc:
Brass Band Limburg
Marc Doomen
P.S.-That guy looks like the same guy that kissed the trombone player on the cheek in the "Dublin" DVD, remember?My grandchildren thought that was the best part-plus the doll skit with Carla,Am I getting through to anyone out there in Andre Rieu land? Have I been any help at all?
A couple more observations:
the guy that appeared as "Chop Choy" & the "Conductor", also appeared a 3rd time; he is the person pushing the xylophone out onstage for Marcel during the "Zircus Renz"
Also, during the "Adieu" number, look over at Carmen, look at the expression on her face, the 2nd time Ruud, the trombone player, goes into his improptu dance----it is a look of disbelief from Carmen, that is priceless.
Hi Bill,
You are correct in your sightings of this guy as Chop Choy and the Conductor. I have a third sighting for you. If you really want a good look at what he looks like, he was in the Dublin DVD. He carried Carla Mafioletti onto the stage when she did the Song of Olympia as the puppett. This guy was the one who had to keep "winding her up".
I too very recently found this wonderful DVD. It has become one of my favorites. I love the number with Ki, Mo & No. That was superb three-part women's harmony. The Tea for Two number is really good too.
If you don't have it, I would also recommend the Gala Concert. It had a few unusual things on it.
You have an excellent observation.
Regarding your questions about the choir, the blond girl that is tall and favors Suzan in the face (to me anyway) is more beautiful in Vienna than ever before. She is in just about every Andre DVD is own. She rings the chime in the Tea for Two number.
Hope this information proves helpful.
Macky
Hammond, Louisiana
The tall blond choir member is Nicole Stein. Yes, she has been part of the choir on most of the DVD's.
The 2 things I like most about the GALA concert is the "Clog" Dance & the "tirol rock" song, the last one on the DVD, where Manoe & Renata compete for the audience participation & end up joining forces.
Bill,
Thanks for the name confirmation on Nicole Stein.
You really think alike. My favorite number was the clog dance and that last number with Manoe and Renate. One other really good number was when the girls were gone and the men started pouring champagne, playing cards, etc. The men looked sad whent he girls got back and Andre says "We've been missing you." That was FUNNY.
I bought GALA and Punsch at the same time and I have to be careful not to confuse which one is which.
Enjoyed the chat.
Macky
Thanks so much for the tip. I only found this website last week and I'm happy that I did find it. I've ordered the DVD from Andre's boutique.
In other news, in case you were not aware, Renata is in a group called
Reincarnatus
http://www.reincarnatus.com/
Thanks for the info, just checked out their site, lovely group. i thouth renata quit because starting a family or something. Glad, for Her. Kati
Hi Bill in Arizona. Here Are the names of the Chior members I think were in Silvester Punch-(In Hanover)#1.-Celine, the heavy-set dark haired Lass. #2.-Kalki SchriJvers,Kalki is one of the lead singers now. #3.-Karin Haine #4.-Judth Luesink #5.-Nicolle Steins.I do know that these chior members were in Silvester Gala in Tier,which was 2004. I do know that Siverster Punch was in the winter of 2003-2004 New years. There is also a Silvester in Wein or Veinna. Silvester is a German word that means New years celebration, It is similar to the Norske Norweigen language word.It is hard to keep up with all Andre's DVD'S. isn't it? That is why we are called fans. If there is any Questions I can help you with, My web address is Wolfred1@msn.com Some DVD'S of Andre are only available in Europe because they were made for German TV. Hope this info has helped you out. Keep Trucking!!!
Silvester is very international, means New Years Eve,before midnigh, celebrations! Kati
Thanks for the email addy & for the names. I know Kalki & can imagine her face, Kalki isn't one of the choir members in this DVD.
The Heavy-set dark haired lady has been one of my favorite choir members because of her voice. Every once in a while the camera pans the choir & gets up close enough to also record each choir members voice; I really liked the quality of Celine's voice & would like to have heard her in a solo.
2 of the choir members are no longer with JSO, only Nicole & Heidi are still with the JSO, assuming they will be here in Phoenix next month
There are many photos from the Silvester Punsch concert on the PhotoGallery
Thanks for the link Sally. Here is a photo of Andre Looking For Linda in the cloud bank during the "Bahn frei" number:
http://andrerieufans.com/photogallery/nov06/sp_123.jpg
Here is a photo of Heidi & Manoe at the end of the clarinet duet:
http://andrerieufans.com/photogallery/nov06/sp_123.jpg
Here is a photo of the 4 choir members, Nicole is the one on the right, Heidi is next to her; the other 2 are so far unnamed:
http://andrerieufans.com/photogallery/nov06/sp_018.jpg
Here is a photo of Heidi playing the trombone during "Tea For Two:
http://andrerieufans.com/photogallery/nov06/sp_057.jpg
Here is CARLA playing a guitar:
http://andrerieufans.com/photogallery/nov06/sp_104.jpg
Here is a photo of Suzan, Carla & Carmen in the asian aria (KIM MO NO)
http://andrerieufans.com/photogallery/nov06/sp_031.jpg
This DVD is truly a spirited, fun-filled DVD!
I am curious, who will come with the orchestra in December? Is Carla coming back?? I really hope so, She is great!! Kati
Isn't Carla cute? She is like a live-wire. And her voice--shattering! ( I like how Frank's glasses crack. lol )
Life is about change and though I find it sad when a JSO Member moves on, I trust Andre to bring us someone or something new we can cherish.
Carla & Suzan were beautiful last Christmas, and Andre's rendition of Mary's Boy Child remains my favorite.
~Sally~
I, too, hope Carla will arrive with the JSO here in Phoenix on 12.08.2006
I think the Lady with the dark brown hair, was with the orchestra this year in July, we seen pictures of Her, I think singing, and playing a trumpet. at the time of the Maastricht concert. Kati.
the dark haired lady, on the right is Nicole & she is still with JSO; the 2 on the left have both departed. Possibly the 2nd from the left may have rejoined. Does anyone know?
Hey Bill in Arid-zone,hope it is finally cooling down down there in desert country,my old stomping grounds,esp. Wickenburg,ever heard of it? Your in luck, I think Carla ewill be in the Arizona show-she was in the Portland show last month which My wife and I saw-great show we thought! Susens Erens number: "Don't Vry for Me Argintine" was fantastic, Susen sounded just so beautiful, I could have cried,and her dress was just fantastic to say the least, my wife was drueling-because she is a seemstress, Her dres must have at least cost something like 10 Grand or so. You should enjoy the "Spanish Bell Song" It was simply aweing to us. See-ya, Keep trucking with Andre's troup!!
Between Bill and Kyle here, I had to laugh! Picture in my mind of you Mr Bill, banging your head on the wall(don't they have a drink named "Harvey Wallbanger")? and you Kyle, who writes to Bill at "Arid-Zone"! very clever... had my smile for the day!
Problem is: I haven't had an once to drink,although some people drive me to drink at times,ever heard of "Road Rage"? The tall Gal in Andres chior troup-well her name is:Nicolle Steins,and in person she is gorgeous lady!,Big brown chichita eyes,that could make your heart melt-beleive me, and very pretty,and mischeivious to boot! anyway she quite tall for a lady,I prefer my women shorter than I,My wife who is a Chiquita is shorter than I am-good thing-she is real tough! I agree-when she had a chance to rell those bells,she looked well pleased! Well keep trucking with Andre, and keep a Waltz in your your heart. Kyle
P.S.--I mean to say:Ring, Ring those bell!I am tired-It's late and good nite!!!
Well you've done it again...gave me my smile for the day.You seem to have a good natured sense of humor.I think my husband and I have lasted 45 years together because we never lost our sense of humor. we find something to laugh about every day, even if it's at ourselves, which it very frequently is!
Did you know that laughter is good for the digestion? and now we know that waltzing is good for the heart..how can we lose, hmmm? Happy day to you & your "chiquita".....
Hi Everyone, Time to get back on the blog. I've been a little 'under the weather' this week and have been on the computer for 2 hours catching up. Thanks for the answers to all the questions. It is so nice to put a name with a face when watching these dvds.
I have been playing the cd of The Christmas I Love and Christmas Around the World to get me in the mood for painting my Christmas ornaments. Hope to get started on that project today.
I got my cd "New York Memories" and enjoyed it, but not quite as much as some of the others. Guess I'll have to play it over and over. I ordered the DVD and after seeing it performed it makes the cds so much more appreciated as you can picture the JSO performing it.
Happy Thanksgiving All, Carol
Welcome back Carol..hope you feel better by now. I'm like you, I like the cd but it's not my favorite(NY),but it is different too.You will have to send us a picture of your Christmas ornaments. Hey, you could do an Andre one, bet evryone would want one, you might even get rich!
It was very interesting to read all your conversation in this blog. Sylvester Punch is one of my favorite DVDs as well. Did you know that the man who played a few parts in the show (the train conductor, mr. Chop Choy (in our country that name is a Chinese meal), the puppet winder, the xylophine pusher, is one of Andre's busdrivers?? That is what I heard!!
Love,
Ineke.
I hope to be at the stage door entrance here in Phoenix on 8 Dec when the busses pull up.
I'll take a photo of him if I see him as a bus driver, Thanks for the info Ineke
Does anyone know what the words are in the middle of Bahn Frei? The conductor announces a stop, and someone asks a question, but I can't make out the words.
Hello,
I have 18 Andre Rieu DVD's, are there
more?
If so, what are their titles, and where
can I get them?
Richard B. Weber
Hi Jeanine Ann,
Could the dark haired lady that Bill is referring to be Celine Saleh?
Andre also mentions Robert Stolz, but I don't recall on what context.
I agree with you that Bill will enjoy the end of "Live in Vienna"
You may not want to publish this message because it may give Bill too big of a clue. We would want to keep him in suspense a long as possible.
George
Ok George I took that sentence regarding the ending of Vienna from the post. Now regarding the dark haired lady - you lost me. Is this on the Silvester Punsch page? I looked at the posts that Bill just made and I cannot find anything. Can you refresh my memory!! Who are we talking about? Thanks
Hi Jeanine Ann,
Yes it is in the Silvester Punch in Hanover (my Silvester Punch take place in Hanover.) Sorry for causing a confusion. I was responding to what Kyle wrote.
Kyle wrote:
Hi Bill in Arizona. Here Are the names of the Chior members I think were in Silvester Punch-(In Hanover)#1.-Celine, the heavy-set dark haired Lass.
Ok George, I didn't realize you were responding to Kyle. Wasn't Celine the soloist in New York Memories "I Will Follow Him"?
YES, SHE WAS. I NEVER THOUGHT SHE HAS SUCH A BEAUTIFUL VOICE, EVER SINCE THAT DVD, IT IS MY FAVORITE, BECAUSE OF HER, AND THE REST OF THE BEAUTY OF THAT SHOW! KATI