Andre Rieu Quotes & Sayings (Page 3)

“The waltz is a very important part of my life. It's a very important way for me to express my positiveness, bringing humor to the world.”

“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.”

“When I'm not on tour, I love to have a long breakfast at home in my garden.”

“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.”

“I have two speeds, nothing and full pelt.”

“For me, I always like to get up bright and early.”

“Now, I've changed my life to make sure I work only on what I love.”

“You go to a pop concert or a classical concert but there's nothing in between.”

“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.”

“I was so busy with my studies that I didn't have a musical idol as a teenager. Later, around my 20s, I suddenly discovered the Beatles and the Rolling Stones but I guess my musical idol has always been Strauss.”