Andre Rieu Quotes

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Andre Rieu

Profession : Musician

Birth : October 1, 1949

The classical music world is so snobbish.

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I think there are people who use classical music to say, 'I am better than you, because I know all the rules and you don't.' You're not allowed to have fun or entertain.

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I have 120 people in my payroll without any government giving me any money. We live off the tickets and the records I sell. That is very unusual.

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When I'm not on tour, I love to have a long breakfast at home in my garden.

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I first picked up a violin aged five - I just assumed everyone played.

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It doesn't matter as long as there's interaction between me and the audience. That's why they come.

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When I was 4 or 5, I attended my father's concerts. He very often played Strauss waltzes as encores and I saw something happening with the audience.

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I'm an un-healable positive optimist.

Andre Rieu

Critics or musicians who attack me are jealous of my success and the fact that I make people feel so happy.

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People don't come to my concerts because they know the program. They come because they love the atmosphere and because they know that when I offer them a program it will be a night they never forget.

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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.

Andre Rieu