Afternoons with Andre

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Throughout October, as a birthday gift to Ovation viewers
Ovation offers every Tuesday - Friday an
AFTERNOON WITH ANDRE.

With exciting stories about the real life that goes on behind the scenes, this series gives a colourful impression of the months of preparation that went into André Rieu’s concert in New York. Every aspect is covered – the travelling and fun times on the way, but also the sadness and emotions, what is really involved in organising a concert like this, what the orchestra eats, where they stay, what André does in the daytime, do the soloists like going shopping, or do they prefer to surf the Internet? There are interviews with André himself, about his work, his private life and his plans for the future, plus interviews with his son Pierre, and with orchestra players, soloists, fans, and those who assisted with the tour.

A collection of the world's most romantic melodies, performed by Dutch violinist Andre Riéu, to waft you away to dreamland! Works include Elgar’s Salut d’Amour, Vaughan Williams’ Greensleeves and The Gadfly by Shostakovich.

In one of his greatest specials we meet André Rieu as a romantic par excellence. In ‘Romance’ he takes his viewers to see the most beautiful spots he has ever played in, each more romantic than the last: Vienna, Venice, Paris, Tuscany and of course Limburg, the beautiful area of André’s birth in the Netherlands. We see the most moving moments from his musical career and we witness how touched André is when he comes home after years of concert tours to find a rapturous welcome in his own country. Together with his Johann Strauss Orchestra and the sopranos Suzan Erens, Carla Maffioletti and Carmen Monarcha, André Rieu plays sensitive melodies such as the Lagoon Waltz, My heart will go on, Sous le ciel de Paris, The last rose, Du sollst der Kaiser meiner Seele sein and the world-famous Serenade by Toselli.

Indulge in the spectacle and romance of Dutch violinist Andre Rieu in performance with his JSO Orchestra. The diverse array of tunes includes Strangers In Paradise, The Rose, Blue Spanish Eyes, Please Don't Go, Lagune Waltz and Adagio.

A behind-the scenes look at the concert featuring André Rieu at his best, with lots of pomp and ceremony at the spectacular Schönbrunn Castle in Vienna.

This concert features André at his best, with lots of pomp and ceremony at the spectacular Schönbrunn Castle in Vienna. Featuring the Johann Strauss Orchestra and the Platin Tenors, songs include My Heart Will Go On (Titanic), Radetzky March, The Blue Danube and Trumpet Voluntary. Andre Rieu, born into a large musical family in 1949, grew up surrounded exclusively by classical music, especially symphonies, chamber music and opera. Encouraged by his father, a professional conductor, Andre started taking violin lessons at the age of five, the beginning of a love affair that would never end.

Join the fun and spectacle of this home-coming celebration, as Andre Rieu and his Johann Strauss Orchestra and Choir wow the audience at the Parkstad Stadium in Kerkrade, Netherlands. They play world famous waltzes, marches and melodies from around the world, including Oh Fortuna (Carmina Burana), The Wild Rover, The Laughing Song from Die Fledermaus and Triumphmarch from Aida.

Andre Rieu, the Johann Strauss Orchestra and the Nagasaki Girls and Boys Choir perform some Christmas tracks to a huge, adoring, fun-loving audience. Soloists include Susan Erens and Carla Maffioletti. Songs include White Christmas, Jingle Bells, Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer and Winter Wonderland.

The premiere of the "La Vie Est Belle" world tour took place in one of the loveliest open-air theatres in the world, the Waldbühne in Berlin. Backed up by a choir, an extra drum ensemble, 300 bagpipe players, a magnificent light and laser show and sensational fireworks, André gives one of his most spectacular concerts ever.

At the Radio City Music Hall, André Rieu and the Johann Strauss Orchestra perform classical waltzes, and a number of US favourites including Seventy Six Trombones, My Way, Singing in the Rain, Washington Post, and Amazing Grace.

The classical violinist André Rieu and the Johann Strauss Orchestra perform live on New Year's Eve in Vienna in a set that includes many Strauss favorites, as well as an appearance from the classical all-female group, Bond.

What could be more magical than Andre Rieu and his world famous Johann Strauss Orchestra performing before a live audience on New Year's Eve! Join Andre and his musicians, plus guests including Russell Watson, as they celebrate the year's most special evening with this collection of all time favorites captured live in concert. Tracks include Radetzky March, Amazing Grace, The Rose and Tea for Two.

Join Dutch violinist André Rieu and the Johann Strauss Orchestra for a collection of the world’s most beautiful melodies including Schwarze Augen, Que Sera Sera, Sous le ciel de Paris and My Heart Will Go On.

Dutch violinist Andre Rieu performs a diverse array of tunes originally performed by Strauss, Glenn Miller and The Andrews Sisters, as well as standards such as "Stars and Stripes Forever" and "Auld Lang Syne." Filmed on New Years Eve in London, this is a moving document of a stunning performance.

Filmed in Dublin's famous downtown train terminal which has been converted into one of the most delightful concert halls in Europe, this concert features Andre and the orchestra performing a collection of old favourites and exciting new selections.

André Rieu performs to a huge audience in his hometown of Maastricht. Songs include “Auld Lang Syne”, “Ode in Maastricht”, “I Could Have Danced All Night” and the “Carmen” Overture