January 26, 2018.
For the second time in a row
André Rieu performed the 13th
Semperopernball
in the German city of Dresden.
Presented by (the Dutch)
Sylvie Meis and the German
Guido Maria Kretschmer
for MDR-TV, Germany.
Translation:
Ineke, assisted by John.
For 13 years the German city of Dresden has the tradition of an annual Ball at the famous Semper Opera
house. André Rieu is the first artist who was invited for the second time to perform the Midnight Act.
André said that he felt touched by that.
Interview by Kim Fischer.
The Midnight Act by André Rieu and the Johann Strauss Orchestra
Some soloists/JSO-members
proudly shared their photos on
Facebook. Thanks Gary, Bela,
Agnes/Michel!
We found three more short
interviews….
Video 1: rehearsal in the studio
in Maastricht: “We look forward
to the Semper Opera!”
video 2: interview with André
outside on the square.
video 3: interview by (Dutch
speaking) Lars-Christian Karde.