Andre Rieu - 100 Years of Strauss

Concert Master and showman Andre Rieu offers a meticulously thought out program and visual production in his '100 Years of Strauss' DVD. The program showcases the range of Strauss' compositions: not only waltzes but a Mazurka and a Polka and a Gallop, among other types of offering. The music and photography bring out the swirling giddiness of 'On the Blue Danube' Waltz, the tenderness and melancholy of his compositions from 'The Gypsy Baron' and the classic Hungarian style of 'Eljen A Magyar.'This DVD shows a young and very handsome Andre Rieu on the concert stage in Vienna(!). As usual, he has a full concert orchestra with him and they are beautifully attired--the women in wonderful gowns in a variety of pastel colors and cuts; the men elegant in formal white tie and tailcoats. Aside from a very good level of musicianship, the orchestra members demonstrate a love of the music and an engagement with the audience and with each other as the perform. What better way to capture the potential color and elegance and joy that could be a concert hall experience. The whole aim of Andre Rieu seems to be to keep the 'life' in the genre of orchestral music, to avoid stuffiness and to keep the essence of this music before the public.The DVD even includes Rieu enjoying Vienna and its environs--moving the music out of the concert hall by showing the world that inspired it. This part of the photography really enhances the viewing experience.Sound is fine on this production. Andre's comments are delivered in some of his best English and are less stilted than sometimes, as well as being decently witty and usefully informative.

Not on his website so bought here.

Love it

I first experienced an Andre Rieu concert through PBS. I ordered "Live in Vienna" to share with my grandson, who is only three. He now LOVES Andre Rieu. He has learned all the instruments, stands on the table and conducts, and watches the two hour "Live In Vienna" in its entirety, (2hrs) several times a week. He enjoys watching the DVD by himself. Because it has become a passion of his, he is getting a violin and bow for Christmas, just to pretend, and to learn to respect the instrument. No doubt this will be his favorite present. His interest is sustained, and he recognizes certain music by name and knows his favorites, It has been a gift to me and unexpectedly a gift to my grandson. Thank-you Andre for the beauty and for winning over the sensitivity of children. Carol Price

When this DVD was announced to launch on Jan 23, 2003 I was hesitated to make a preorder because I got the video already. But I am glad I did because this is an English version whereas the video is in German. I appreciate that no other artists could be so considerate as Andre who always records more than two languages versions for his fans all over the world, it requires extra effort especially in a live concert. This was a concert in Vienna in1999 in memory of 100 years of Johann Strauss death. Let's see how magnificant the concert hall has been decorated, how beautiful are the music and remarkable the performance of Andre & the JSO. As a bonus special, we also know some update facts & data about Andre which every fan would be interested.

I own a few of Andre Rieu's DVDs. In my opinion, this is one of his best. He takes care to explain the background of Strauss' music, music that has enchanted millions of listeners for decades. I am grateful that this musician dedicates himself to the resurrection of Strauss'immortal music and his DVDs are excellent, with the exception of his Flying Dutchman, which is complicated by having to switch to the second page of the DVD. There are some I would not buy, i.e.the DVD music from Tuscany, and some where he simply strays off his musical focus by introducing too many side shows. His strength lies in the purity of adhering to the music of Johann Strauss.

This DVD is very poor value.Only one hour of content and, worst of all, the video quality is only about old VHS standard.The music and performances are spectacular and for André Rieu addicts we will put up with the lousy DVD nonetheless.Needs remastering.

The performance maintains Rieu's high standard. The problem is that the DVD is only 58 minutes long. Compare that to the Vienna DVD which is over 2 hours long. If you are a Rieu fan, as I am, you want more. For the money, you should get more.

Excellent produits

これは１９９８か９９年のＬＩＶＥ映像集で日本では発売されていないＣＤヨハン・シュトラウス没後１００年の記念祭　全１４曲入りと曲が少ないのが残念だがとても華やかなコンサートはぼ全てがヨハン・シュトラウスの曲だから盛り上がらないほずではない（会場ではいまいちだが・・・）ギャグあり　パフォーマンスありダンスありと見ては損はありませんアンドレはＣＤより映像で見た方が素晴らしいのです。これからもどんどんＤＶＤ化されるでしょうが。日本版でおねがいします

A 2003 PBS publication from the Dutch maestro Andre Rieu and his orchestra. If you are not familiar with Andre's show, it is a theatrical performance extraordinaire: his female musicians dressed in 19th century ball gowns, men in tuxedo's, and they all perform some little show during the delightful concerts. Andre plays his violin and conducts his pop orchestra to the delight of the audience. This particular PBS performance is dedicated to Strauss, and is on stage in Vienna. The Blue Danube waltz, perhaps the most famous of all waltzes, is followed by the Yadeksy polka!! As a former music student in my youth, this particular show is great for teaching young aspiring musicians the instruments of an orchestra...and how fantastic the ensemble of musicians is, bringing joy and happiness to the affectionate patrons. The fine performances of Rieu are all delightful, happy, and inspiring. Enjoy the music of Johan Strauss and Andre Rieu.

これもリージョンフリーです。[...]　も参考になります。日本語で注文可が、アマゾンの方が安い。

Andre Rieu is un-equalled in this world for perfection and musical performance.