André Rieu Leaves Audiences Spellbound With Bold Claim That Music Can Heal a Divided World—A Powerful Message in a Time of Global Unrest

In a breathtaking moment that silenced the room, world-renowned violinist and conductor André Rieu declared, “Music is a unifying factor,” igniting waves of emotion across his global audience. With the passion of a true maestro, Rieu spoke of music’s unparalleled ability to connect hearts and heal deep societal wounds. His stirring words struck a chord with listeners desperate for hope and unity in uncertain times. As his orchestra played on, the message lingered like a promise—that melody may be the last bridge we all share.

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Hot on the heels of a concert in Maastricht, Maestro André Rieu spoke about the joy that music gives. Speaking to TVMnews, Maestro Rieu, said that music unites everyone and does not discriminate. He is eager to come to Malta for the concert and put a smile on the faces of the Maltese.

Known as the King of Waltz and Romanticism and with his inimitable skill and talent, Maestro André Rieu delights everyone through music.

Just after a concert in ‘Maastricht, André Rieu, talked about the satisfaction which music gives him.
080723, Maastricht: Andre Rieu Vrijthof. Photo: Marcel van Hoorn.

“Fantastic. Really. I’m a happy guy. The weather was with us. The audience was fantastic. All the international people together. The music brings us together. Then I’m happy.”

Maestro André Rieu

His successes are not only marked by his numerous accolades, but have remained etched in the hearts and memory of hundreds of thousands of people.

Maestro Rieu thinks that music is a uniting factor:

The audience remains at the heart of everything in Rieu’s concerts. He emphasizes that every piece of music resonates with people.

I looked them in the eyes even when 12,000 people. I have contact with them and the interaction with the audience is so important for me

Maestro André Rieu

070723, Maastricht: Andre Rieu Vrijthof. Photo: Marcel van Hoorn.
The energy and passion from The Johann Strauss Orchestra is expressed on every member’s face.

“I think it’s the fact that when we are on stage together. It was always my dream to have our own orchestra because I want to make music with my heart and that’s what you feel, I think. That is what perhaps is the difference with other”

Maestro André Rieu

Among his commitments for this summer, Maestro André Rieu stated that he is looking forward to performing two concerts in Malta next September. He said that since his brief experience here in Malta last November, he was drawn to our country.

“Because I was not there yet and you have beautiful square with a Church. It is a little bit like here even bigger I think so I thought let’s go to Malta”

Maestro André Rieu


He did not disclose any of the surprises in store for the concerts here in Malta but sources close to the organizers said that among the musical excerpts is the song Xemx.

“I’m looking forward together with my orchestra enormously to come to Malta and I say it again when the people come to my concert we will give them an evening they will never forget and the go to bed with a smile on their face.”

Maestro André Rieu