Andre Rieu's SA Tour Set To Break All Records
Andre Rieu's Tour to SA set to break all records
Hunta Entertainment01/28/2010
He's bigger than Elton John, Coldplay and Britney Spears, and now Dutch violin star André Rieu has waltzed his way to record ticket sales in SA too.
Due to the overwhelming response from SA fans, more shows had to be added to the tour.
A3rd show for Cape Town will be added to the Grand West show dates to include an evening performance on the 3rd of May. Tickets for this performance will go on sale Friday, 29 January 2010 via Computicket.
However, it was Sun City's latest addition of a 4th show that broke all previous records.
"We expected his first two opening concerts to sell out, which did within the launch week, but what was less expected, but hoped for, was a third concert at Superbowl - and that happened too. Astoundingly, although one learns not be surprised by anything associated with André Rieu and his 110 strong entourage, we had to add a 4th concert at Sun City -something no other international artist has ever achieved over one weekend at Sun City", says Rod Walker, Head of Entertainment at Sun International.
It is not just in South Africa that the chart-topping, Dutch violinist and conductor is making waves. Known as the King of Waltz, André performs in sold-out venues all over the world, and was the Number One Selling male performer of 2009. His album"Forever Vienna" is currently sitting in the Top 10 UK Album Chart -something unheard of for a recording of traditional waltzes. He has sold more than 30 million albums globally, and has broken all classical concert records, packing stadiums with over 700,000 adoring fans each year.
André Rieu and the Johann Strauss Orchestra will kick off their South African tour at the Sun City Super Bowl on the 24th of April 2010 and will be staging shows in Durban and Cape Town.
Renowned for the uplifting and festive atmosphere at his concerts that may annoy some purists (he encourages his audience to get out of their seats and waltz in the aisles), his ability to make classical music accessible and fun has earned the 60-year-old the unlikely status as Classical Sex Symbol.
"André Rieu is one of the entertainment world's truly unique performers and we are constantly amazed at the local attraction this extraordinary artist is generating. We are currently in uncharted territory, but one thing is for sure, André Rieu's tour to South Africa will be an entertainment experience never witnessed in this country before", says Sam Hendrikse, CEO of Hunta Live.
André Rieu's Live Tour to South Africa is presented by M-Net and Hunta Live.
"André Rieu: Live in South Africa" Tour dates for South Africa:
Friday, 23 April 2010: Sun City, SuperBowl at 7pm NEW SHOW
Saturday, 24 April 2010:Sun City, SuperBowl at 7pm SOLD OUT
Sunday, 25 April 2010: Sun City, SuperBowl at 3pm SOLD OUT
Monday, 26 April 2010: Sun City, SuperBowl at 7pm SOLD OUT
Wednesday, 28 April 2010: Durban, ICC at 8pm
Saturday, 1 May 2010: Cape Town, GrandWest, Grand Arena at 8pm
Sunday, 2 May 2010: Cape Town, GrandWest, Grand Arena at 3pm
Monday, 3 May 2010: Cape Town, GrandWest, Grand Arena at 8pm (NEW SHOW)
Bookings through Computicket. computicket.com
For more information and tour updates, please visit andrerieu.com
For press inquiries, including interview requests, please contact Anneke van der Westhuizen at anneke@huntalive.com
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Sun International and Andre Rieu Productions
Posted by Moderator Jeanine Ann at January 28, 2010 
Categories: South Africa, Articles-Interviews
Tags: Andre Rieu
Categories: South Africa, Articles-Interviews
Tags: Andre Rieu
This news is unbeleavable. South Africa will never be the same again. We have been waiting for years for Andre to come here and now it is happening. I am sure that we are going to be blessed with wonderful concerts. I cannot wait for May. May I take this opportunity of asking God's blessings on this trip and safe journey mercies here and back home, to all involved with these great concerts. Best wishes, see you all soon. Julia, Cape town.
Enjoy this beautiful curly haired gentleman, his son Maastricht geborn.the music will blow you right out of the venue.The orchestra, soloists,choir could not be better and ofcourse like me an Australian. I do not sing like Mirusia,I am small,she is tall.All the best SA it;s about time for you.Congratulations
Dear Andrè,
I am over the moon about your visit to SA! Think I am most definitely your biggest fan here!! My ticket is secure for the 1st of May in the Grand West Arena.
God Bless and keep you all safe till then.
Love
Sandra