Andre Rieu will bring a touch of Vienna to Australia when he tours the country for the first time in November 2008.
Rieu's stage setting is the massive replica of the Empress Sisi's Schonbrunn Palace, as witnessed on his At Schonbrunn Vienna DVD.The "Waltz King" will bring one of the largest shows ever staged to Australia as part of his world tour.
His entourage will include his Johann Strauss Orchestra and Choir, many well-known soloists, the Platinum Tenors, the Vienna State Opera Ballet, 80 Vienna Debutantes, the golden coach with the Empress Sisi and Emperor Franz-Joseph, the Vienna Figure Skating Association, famous skating champions, traditional Viennese horse-drawn carriages with horses and footmen, a complete golden ballroom with real golden chandeliers, fabulous costumes, gorgeous music and magical waltzes.
Dates for Andre Rieu are:
15 November 2008, Melbourne, Telstra Dome (on sale December 5, 2007)
29 November, 2008, Sydney, Telstra Stadium (on sale December 14, 2007)
