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. Andre Rieu heartmusicsecret Change image and share on social
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. Andre Rieu attendaudienceconcert Change image and share on social
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. Andre Rieu atmosphereconcertforget 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 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
Where would I be without Johann Strauss's beautiful 'Blue Danube?' Without this piece of music I wouldn't be the man I am today. It's a tune that brings out the emotion in everyone and makes them want to waltz. Andre Rieu beautifulbluebring share on social
I love reading but I never last very long because I fall asleep right away. Andre Rieu asleepfalllong Change image and share on social
When I'm not on tour, I love to have a long breakfast at home in my garden. Andre Rieu breakfastgardenhome Change image and share on social
Mozart composed his music not for the elite, but for everybody. Andre Rieu composeelitemozart 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
