The Second Waltz, a Russian Suite by Dmitri Shostakovich.
This is especially for @rogerbenham because I know how much he likes Andre Rieu.
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Feel free to reply to any comment by clicking the "Reply" button.Sarcasm - one of the lowest forms of wit?
FrayedBear
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Feb 2, 2021
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@FrayedBear: I hadn't thought about that, but I'll have to agree with you... it was used extensively by Donny Trump 
@Ray13 you've been infected & not realised it?
@FrayedBear : Apparently. What's the cure?
@Ray13 learn self control? 
@FrayedBear : Ok, enough said 
Wow, talk about over-the-top spectacle. Still, wonderful. Had to look this up. It was in Maastricht, Belgium.
JackPedigo
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Feb 2, 2021
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I think that’s where Andre Rieu is based.
Exactly my problem with Rieu. Always over the top spectacle. Sort of like a Trump rally.
@rogerbenham He has done more to popularise classical music for ordinary people than anyone in the history of the genre. I suggest that any criticism of him is simply jealousy.
@FrayedBear How about the guy who started the Boston Pops? Or the Guy who started Classic FM? Suggesting that I am jealous of Rieu I find childish.
Pavaroti? M will have lots of names.
@rogerbenham Worldwide they have not achieved as much as Rieu or introduced as many new audiences to the genre.
Have a look at what he has achieved in terms of audience numbers, CD & DVD sales, fandom . . . Variety of music:
[andrerieu.com]
[andrerieu.com]
Why criticise success other than out of jealousy?
Why "over the top"? Quite simply he does not promote beigeness in his performances and very effectively combines aural with visual & kinetic senses to fulfil people's desires.
Well not too much of himself and obviously a very happy audience. But Rieu has to be ultimately the star.
rogerbenham
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Feb 2, 2021
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rogerbenham: OK
Weren't Klemperer, von Karajan, Toscanini, Stokowski, Bernstein, Ozawa, Barbirolli, and many others "stars"?
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