Critics or musicians who attack me are jealous of my success and the fact that I make people feel so happy. Andre Rieu attackcriticfact Change image and share on social
When my twin grandchildren, Linda and Lyeke, were born two years ago, it changed me. I felt it was the essence of what life is about, and I cried all day. When my son Pierre, their father, was born I didn't cry like that. Andre Rieu agobearchange share on social
I first picked up a violin aged five - I just assumed everyone played. Andre Rieu ageassumepick Change image and share on social
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. Andre Rieu allowclassicalentertain Change image and share on social
It doesn't matter as long as there's interaction between me and the audience. That's why they come. Andre Rieu audienceinteractionlong Change image and share on social
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. Andre Rieu audienceencapsulategive share on social
Other people might want a Ferrari, but I wanted a butterfly house. I built it together with a blacksmith. We designed it together. Andre Rieu blacksmithbuildbutterfly Change image and share on social
The classical music world is so snobbish. Andre Rieu classicalmusicsnobbish Change image and share on social
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. Andre Rieu happyheadheal share on social
