Greetings once again. It gives us great pleasure to announce that from today Sky Arts 2 will change its name to Sky Arts Rieu in honour of your favourite Classic Brits Award-winning violinist, André Rieu. From Saturday 30th March until Sunday 14th April, Sky Arts 2 will become a 24 hour Sky Arts Rieu channel, broadcasting back-to-back concerts by the acclaimed Dutch violinist.
"Many of you have written to us asking why the flamboyant Mr Rieu isn't on our screens more often. Well someone at Sky seems to have heard your pleas." - Total TV Guide
"The King of Waltz truly is one of a kind." - Music Week
For two weeks, Sky Arts Rieu will feature several UK premiere concerts including And the Waltz Goes On at the Vienna Town Hall (an enthralling performance which includes a golden coach and six white horses), and 25 years of the JSO Live In Maastricht VI which sees Maastricht's famous Vrijthof Square transformed into a fabulous open-air temple to music. And there will also be a special documentary presented by Charlotte Hawkins (Sky News) featuring new interviews with André and exclusive behind-the-scenes footage filmed at his home in Maastricht.
From Saturday 30th March until Sunday 14th April 2013, Sky Channel 130
"André Rieu is one of the best-selling live acts in the world and one of the most successful violinists ever, which is why Sky Arts customers adore his music," comments James Hunt, Channel Director of Sky Arts. "Sky Arts Rieu will be a celebration of classical popular music which now has thousands of adoring fans thanks to the magic of the King of Waltz and the Johann Strauss Orchestra. We are thrilled to be working with the maestro on his very own channel."
Click here to find out more information about André Rieu on Sky Arts Rieu
A quarter of a century has now passed since the Maestro from Maastricht founded his own orchestra! To mark this fantastic anniversary we've released a brand new DVD Happy Birthday - a celebration of 25 years of the Johann Strauss Orchestra. And no one celebrates an anniversary quite like André does! This DVD is absolutely packed with fireworks, a monumental stage and light production, cracking champagne bottles, laughter and sometimes even tears of joy.
André's Happy Birthday! DVD and the accompanying In Love With Maastricht CD are both out now. Celebrate with André this Easter!
Get the Happy Birthday! DVD
Get the In Love With Maastricht on CD and download
Keep up to date with all the latest news at www.andrerieu.com
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