What do you all think of Andre Rieu?
I can almost hear many of you saying : Oh, the guy is brilliant!
He definitely deserves all that praise.
To my taste, he is a little bit too much of a showman and too joky about music ( or can it be that I am too serious about music?)
Anyway, I was never fascinated by his programs, even though they are beautiful.
However, earlier tonight we had PBS on, and my son saw Andre Rieu's Vienna Concert ...
He just could not take his eyes off the screen.
He watched everything with the same passion and enthusiasm: Andre playing the violin, the orchestra playing, the singers singing Strauss, Mozart and Lehar. To my great joy, my little one already heard almost all those pieces while riding in the car - so he was a prepared listener.
We did some dancing around the living room: some waltzing and some chardash.
It was equally enjoyable for both of us.
Then it was his feeding time (yes, readers, those feedings, naps and diaper changes get in Troy's way to enjoying music), so I took him to the kitchen. He could still hear it all, but could not see the screen. Then a nice young soprano started singing Dove sono from Le Nozze di Figaro. I could tell Troy loved it, because he was paying so much attention and - lifting his index finger, he was saying " Mama, mama".
Ah, if you are reading this and you are not a parent, you probably think"This woman is nuts - what is she writing about? The baby lifted his finger and said Mama. Big deal!"
However, if you are a parent - you know. Those little things are a big deal.
I should probably take him to Andre Rieu's concert when he is a little older. The guy is a frequent guest here, in Baltimore.
4 comments:
You should take Troy to see Andre Rieu & his Johann Strauss Orchestra! Andre loves to see children at the concert. I have many times, in many cities, at many concerts...seen young children dancing in the aisles as well as clapping and swaying to the music, while some of the older fans sit having not quite worked up the nerve to waltz.
Thank you so much for your post. I would like to do it. He is coming to Baltimore in June and the tickets are very costly, but hei - what is ebay for,right?
Beisdes,being just wonderful, there is something about Andre Rieu which is so appealing for kids. It's like a book with illustrations. He makes it all colorful for them!
Hello!
Your little one has a great taste:)
Even though I am not a parent, I don't think you are nuts, I think it is normal to be happy when you see that your child is so fascinated by art at an early age.
I love Andre Rieu's music.
Health and love to you and your loved ones:)
Dear FleurduMay:
Thank you so much for your comment and for your kind words about my son. He likes Joyce DiDonato and Juan Diego Florez as well.
It's very nice to meet you on my blog.
I think you are one of Joyce's readers as well, right?
Have a happy and healthy 2010!
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