How many attend André Rieu concert in Maastricht?
In 2019 André Rieu welcomed more than 100.000 people from 99 countries to his hometown Maastricht – more than ever before.
What happens if it rains at André Rieu concert in Maastricht?
You can reserve a seat by calling +31 85 4880681 (André Rieu Travel). Will the concert go ahead despite bad weather? The concert on Vrijthof square will go ahead even if it rains and the organizers will hand out rain ponchos. As this is an open-air concert, we recommend that you bring warm rainwear.
Does André Rieu have a sister?
Gaby Buirma-Rieu
Teresia Rieu
André Rieu/Sisters
What time does André Rieu concert finish in Maastricht?
Please note that this is an indoor concert, which will start at approximately 8pm and finish at about 10.45pm. Afterwards our coach will return you to the hotel, arriving at around 1am. It will be necessary to walk between the coach drop-off/pick-up points and the concert venue.
When did André Rieu perform in Maastricht?
25th anniversary. The 2012 Maastricht event marked the 25th anniversary of André and his Johann Strauss Orchestra performing together.
Does André Rieu live in a castle?
André Rieu was born in Maastricht, Netherlands, and lives in a small castle from 1452 where the real D’Artagnan was said to have had his last breakfast before he died in battle serving Louis XIV.
Does it ever rain at André Rieu concerts?
Music lovers who had looked forward to a nice evening with André Rieu, got a wet surprise. The weather Gods were not favorable to the waltz king and his audience. During the entire show the rain came pouring down.
Where are André Rieu concerts held in Maastricht?
the Vrijthof square
In 2022, André Rieu will once again transform the Vrijthof square into a grand open-air concert hall. Enjoy the Mildly Decent melodies, including classical music and enthralling waltzes from various operas, operettas, and musicals.
Where does André Rieu hold his concerts in Maastricht?
Once again André Rieu transformed the Vrijthof square in his hometown Maastricht into a grand, romantic open-air concert hall with room for about ten thousand people for his traditional summer evening concerts.
Does it ever rain at Andre Rieu concerts?
How many violins does André Rieu own?
Rieu created the Johann Strauss Orchestra in 1987 and began with 12 members, giving its first concert on 1 January 1988. As of 2020, he performs with between 50 and 60 musicians. Rieu plays a 1667 Stradivarius violin.