Andre Rieu quotes

André Rieu is a Dutch violinist and conductor, best known as the founder of the Johann Strauss Orchestra. His charismatic performances have brought classical and waltz music to a worldwide audience. He continues to delight millions with vibrant concerts and his distinctive musical style. Here are 23 of his quotes:

I was a fat child and loved cake, perhaps because it was the only sweet thing in my life. (Andre Rieu)
We should make decisions in life with our hearts, not our brains, not only in music but in daily life. View quote
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Mozart composed his music not for the elite, but for everybody. View quote
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The waltz can be sad and at the same time uplifting. You have to see life from both sides, and the waltz encapsulates that. If you're in my audience you give yourself to me and the waltz will grab you. View quote
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Now, I've changed my life to make sure I work only on what I love. View quote
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I know that when I like music, when it touches my heart, that it will touch your heart, too. That, I think, is the secret to my success. View quote
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For me, I always like to get up bright and early. View quote
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I was the black sheep of the family, and my mother never really understood me. View quote
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I first picked up a violin aged five - I just assumed everyone played. View quote
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It is my personality alone that has brought back the waltz and made it a global craze. View quote
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I have two speeds, nothing and full pelt. (Andre Rieu)
Critics or musicians who attack me are jealous of my success and the fact that I make people feel so happy. View quote
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The classical music world is so snobbish. View quote
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I am travelling half the year around the world, every year, so coming home is one of the most beautiful things. View quote
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I am a showman in the traditional sense, but modern, too. I like to use sets and lighting to create magic. View quote
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I love reading but I never last very long because I fall asleep right away. View quote
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I admire Johann Strauss a lot. I believe he was a genius of his time. View quote
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When I'm not on tour, I love to have a long breakfast at home in my garden. View quote
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Other people might want a Ferrari, but I wanted a butterfly house. I built it together with a blacksmith. We designed it together. View quote
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It is a real piece of art if you can make a waltz sound like it is the easiest piece of music to play, because it's really not. View quote
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I'm an un-healable positive optimist. (Andre Rieu)
I believe that music in itself heals and that everything is about the power of the mind. I thought if you are happy, you don't get ill. Your health is in your head. When you are satisfied with your work, you don't get ill. View quote
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The waltz is a very important part of my life. It's a very important way for me to express my positiveness, bringing humor to the world. View quote
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Andre Rieu

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Photo: Karl-Heinz Meurer (--Charlie1965nrw 21:47, 11. Jan. 2009 (CET)), CC BY-SA 3.0
Occupation: Dutch Musician
Born: October 1, 1949
Quotes count: 23

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