An Evening With Andre Rieu
Over the past months my daughter Rachel and I, decided to have an Andre Rieu musical evening in our home. We invited some of our family and friends who love his music. We sent out invitations and we asked everyone to bring along " a smile and a sense of humour".
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After dinner we had a trivia competition (with prizes of European chocolates - We had even managed to find chocolate bars made in the Netherlands) and enjoyed karaoke to many of the beautiful melodies Andre had to offer. We played his DVDs on a data projector on our wall so the picture and sound was large larger than life and very beautiful so the sing-a -longs were lots of fun. Some of us also danced the Blue Danube along with the DVD. It wasn’t quite as good as being at his concert but it was the next best thing. As the evening pace slowed down a little, one of our visitors named Brian played his guitar while we all sang along together "Amazing Grace”.
Overall, it was a great night with lots of singing, dance and laughter. It is just so wonderful that Andre Rieu brings much joy and friendship into people’s lives through his music!
Kind Regards
Christine and Rachel Daniels
What a wonderful idea. And just look at all those Happy faces.
Lyn
what a beautiful idea ,also your story, it is trully amazing the Joy that Andre' & His Music can bring, its such an idea, I think I may pass your idea onto our Parish entertainment committe, if you object just put it on here I;ll watch for it thank you so much FAY ROBERTS ***
Hi Fay
No objections from me. It would be great if you could do something like that. We are all on the same team here and its all about bringing joy to other people through the avenue of music that Andre has so kindly shares with us.
May I ask what country you are from Fay?
Christine
Sounds like a wonderful night and your home looks beautiful Christine and Rachel.
That's a clever idea for a party. You did a lot of planning - even Dutch chocolates!
The expressions on the faces say it all.
Was able to that be beautiful musical evening. That would also she wanted experience. Terezie
A Smiling Group of Andre Rieu Fans ... you all look as if you are having a GREAT Time! The singing, the music, the guitar and of course, Andre!! What a Wonderful Idea and Evening
What a delightful way to spend an evening!
Thanks so much Christine and Rachel for sharing your wonderful evening and pics with us. Well done to both of you for all the joy you bought to your friends with your inspiration!!! I bet it took a bit of organizing.
Such a fresh touch to get together with friends and celebrate all the joys that our Andre always shares with us as we all gather to enjoy his Concerts. We come from all back grounds, cities and states to get in touch with our inner happiness, here you have extended your home and friends which are such a fresh touch, everyone was smiling and a very unique way to spend an evening enjoying what we love doing, sharing, caring; such a classy gathering with that special touch of Dutch chocolate. Thanks for sharing such a refreshing idea.
What a great idea! If all of us could do this we would have so much fun and could celebrate Andre's music with family and friends. Thank you so much for sharing this with us. Takes a lot of work but it is worth it. Big hugs to all of you.
Thank you ladies for you beautiful comments. Rachel and I didn't realise we would get such a reaction so we really appreciate your encouragement.
Kind Regards
Christine & Rachel-Sydney, Australia
That was a great night, everyone enjoyed it and we hope to do it again one day
To Rachel and Christine.
What a wonderful way to enjoy not only the wonderful music of Andre, but also the company of family and friends.
Congratuations
Lyndall
Adelaide Sth Aust
Thank you Lyndall for your kind words
To Andre: nou 81 i have been sining with your father ,i beleve ,in the war days and after, i sil have the recording ,and nou tapes,van het 90 jaar bestaan maastrigt koor, jour father was de dirigent reu i do not reconize him in the famaly photos ,andru i was a boy soprano later trompet trombone with hov in haarlem and boyd baghman, rembles,al a long time ago but a beutiful memory,you look like your father, but aples do not fal far from the tree andre hope to see you in australia greetings ,from bertus
How interesting Bertus. It's special that you have tapes of Andre's father. Does he sound as fabulous as Andre?
Wonderful , I would like to be with you. Great idea Rachel . Kisses. Silvana ,from São paulo Brazil
WE TOO HAD A PARTY IN A PRIVATE HOME YESTERDAY FOR ANDRES BIRTHDAY (18)FRIENDS WITH PICTURES OF THE MAESTRO ALLAROND AND MUSICAL CLEFS AND VIOLINS DECORATED THE TABLES AND EVEN THE HUGE CAKE .DID NOT REALISE THIS SIGHT ACCEPTD PHOTOS. SO MANY PEOPLE HAVE STARTED A NEW LIFE WITH LOTS OF NEW FRINDS THANKS TO ANDRE AND HIS JSO