Dre Rieu, the charismatic Dutch violinist and conductor, has become an international phenomenon, filling theatres across Europe, North America, Japan and Australia. His success lies in his ability to bring to life the romance of classical music: recreating old Vienna with its palatial ballrooms, resplendent with ornate mirrors, Crystal chandeliers and the swish of swirling skirts.
This is a delightful memoir of a musical childhood and the prelude to Andre Rieu’s concert career. The story of his youth, the musical family he grew up in, his music studies and above all the early successes in his career - touring, recording and performing - has been written with love and humour by his wife, Marjorie.
