After a year's break André Rieu is finally returning to Switzerland! The Dutch world star will perform at the Hallenstadion Zurich on September 25 and at the Vaudoise Arena Lausanne on September 26. Tickets are available from December 5.
«I love Switzerland - the landscapes, the people, the warmth! It's a real pleasure for me to play here again,» enthuses the 77-year-old maestro about his return. With his Johann Strauss Orchestra, which comprises up to 75 musicians, he promises two unforgettable evenings.
With over 40 million albums sold and more than 700,000 concertgoers a year, the Dutchman is one of the most successful classical music acts in the world. His shows are legendary: waltzes meet operetta, musical melodies merge with film music, all wrapped up in a spectacular stage show with magnificent costumes and elaborate lighting effects.
The new album «Thank You, Johann Strauss» was released in November to coincide with Johann Strauss' 200th birthday. The box set with CDs and a DVD is a tribute to the Viennese composer, whose music has united hearts for generations.
Rieu himself combines romance with humor, musical virtuosity with pure joie de vivre. No other artist makes classical music so accessible and captivating for a wide audience. His concerts are a feast for the whole family.