WORLD FAMOUS DUTCH VIOLINIST AND CONDUCTOR:
“I ’ d li ke very muc h to have a n Alba n i a n sta r o n st age!” BY RUDINA HOXHA & JOSE PINTO
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ore than 100 concerts all over the world with his orchestra for 30 years. This is the Dutch violinist and conductor, André Rieu best known throughout the world for his unique concerts inspired by the classical
and waltz music. A native of Maastricht, Rieu started in 2005 the summer concerts on the Vrijthof Square where thousands of people from all over the world come together. Last year, almost 100 nationalities were counted. In an exclusive interview with TRAILBLAZING MAGAZINE, he throws light on his early life, the secrets of his success and of his orchestra and his wish to perform in Albania. “We are always looking for new places to perform and as soon as we have found a nice spot in Albania, we’ll try to arrange a concert there. During my summer concerts in Maastricht, quite a few people in the audience are Albanian descendants. So who knows... ,” Rieu said. Full interview below: 125
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