Andre Rieu - Voila! The Music of Andre Rieu (2023)
FLAC (tracks), Lossless / MP3 320 kbps | 1:49:03 | 623 / 250 Mb
Genre: Classical / Label: Universal Music
Re-creating the romance of a bygone era, violinist, conductor, and composer André Rieu emerged in the late '80s as a latter-day Waltz King, specializing in light classics and Viennese salon music. Seeking to capture the spirit and ambience of a 19th century Strauss appearance, he named his backing orchestra the Johann Strauss Orchestra and conducts while playing the violin as Strauss and his brothers did, providing the beat with his bow, instrument, and with his body, virtually dancing the rhythm. Rieu has written that he recognizes that the modern concert platform (with seated audience) erects a barrier between players and listeners that was not typically a part of Strauss' own appearances, and he actively attempts to bridge this gap and involve the audience in the music. Concertgoers have responded accordingly, and his performances throughout Europe and the United States consistently sell out.