Not Vienna but London is the setting for André Rieu's latest concert recording Forever Vienna. So this time no recreated Schönbrunn as an entourage, but the beautiful Royal Albert Hall with its fabulous acoustics. In a packed hall, the Johann Strauss Orchestra entertains its audience with the familiar sounds of the Strauss dynasty and associates. And just like elsewhere, even the usually stiff
… British cannot stay in their seats here. In short, a spectacular show where the enthusiasm of the audience and the fun of Rieu's salon orchestra splash off the screen. Traditionally, the musical special effects are whirled and hosted to your heart's content. And hey, that sometimes a bet is not quite the same, the salon orchestra sounds a bit tinny and the violin by Kapellmeister Rieu here and there revels in the acoustics, should not spoil the fun. Once again Rieu brings the top hits that made him big. Forever Vienna could just as well be called Forever André Rieu. (JWvR)more
