André Rieu invites you to step into a world of enchantment with his 2008 album, "André Rieu in Wonderland." This captivating collection of classical and orchestral pieces is a testament to Rieu's mastery as a violinist and his ability to breathe new life into both timeless classics and beloved melodies from the silver screen.
From the opening notes of "Also sprach Zarathustra," arranged by Rieu himself, to the whimsical charm of "Heigh-Ho" from "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs," the album is a journey through a diverse landscape of musical styles and eras. Rieu's arrangements of pieces like "Säbeltanz" and "Salomé" showcase his knack for infusing traditional compositions with a fresh, vibrant energy, while his renditions of "Someday My Prince Will Come" and "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" bring a touch of nostalgia and warmth.
The album also features Rieu's original compositions, such as "Fanfare" and "Carnaval Festival," which highlight his unique musical voice and innovative spirit. With a runtime of over an hour and twenty-seven minutes, "André Rieu in Wonderland" is a rich and immersive listening experience that showcases the breadth of Rieu's musical talent and his enduring appeal as one of the world's most beloved violinists. Whether you're a longtime fan or a newcomer to his music, this album is sure to delight and enchant.
2007 André Rieu Productions Holding B.V.2007 André Rieu Productions Holding B.V.
Tracks
Also sprach Zarathustra (Arr. André Rieu)Richard Strauss, André Rieu, Johann Strauss Orchestra
Heigh-Ho (From "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs") [Arr. André Rieu]Frank Churchill, André Rieu, Johann Strauss Orchestra
Florentiner Marsch (Arr. André Rieu)Julius Fučík, André Rieu, Johann Strauss Orchestra
Walzer MedleyArthur Morris, Ralf Arnie, Albert Lortzing, Thomas Koschat, André Rieu, Johann Strauss Orchestra
Salomé (Arr. André Rieu)Robert Stolz, André Rieu, Johann Strauss Orchestra
Säbeltanz (Arr. André Rieu)Aram Khachaturian, André Rieu, Johann Strauss Orchestra
Arie des Zauberers (Arr. André Rieu)Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, André Rieu, Johann Strauss Orchestra, Brian Dickerson
O Isis und Osiris (Arr. André Rieu)Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, André Rieu, Johann Strauss Orchestra, Brian Dickerson
I've Got Plenty of Nothing (Arr. André Rieu)George Gershwin, André Rieu, Johann Strauss Orchestra, Brian Dickerson
Concerto pour une voix (Arr. André Rieu)Christian Saint-Preux Langlade, André Rieu, Johann Strauss Orchestra, Mirusia
Solveig's Lied, Op. 23 (Arr. André Rieu)Edvard Grieg, André Rieu, Johann Strauss Orchestra, Mirusia
Lasst den Kopf nicht hängen (Arr. André Rieu)Paul Lincke, André Rieu, Johann Strauss Orchestra, The Platin Tenors
The Impossible DreamMitch Leigh, André Rieu, The Platin Tenors, Johann Strauss Orchestra
Cinderella WaltzRichard Rodgers, André Rieu, The Platin Tenors, Johann Strauss Orchestra, Carla Maffioletti, Carmen Monarcha, Suzan Erens, Brian Dickerson, Mirusia
Tara's Theme (From "Gone with the Wind")Max Steiner, André Rieu, Johann Strauss Orchestra
The Second Waltz, Op. 99a (Arr. André Rieu)Dmitri Shostakovich, André Rieu, Johann Strauss Orchestra
Moderato (From “Swan Lake”) [Arr. André Rieu]Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, André Rieu, Johann Strauss Orchestra
Carnaval Festival (Arr. André Rieu)Toon Hermans, André Rieu, Johann Strauss Orchestra
Brüderchen komm tanz mit mir (Arr. André Rieu)Engelbert Humperdinck, André Rieu, Johann Strauss Orchestra, Carla Maffioletti, Carmen Monarcha
Abends will ich schlafen geh'n (Arr. André Rieu)Engelbert Humperdinck, André Rieu, Johann Strauss Orchestra, Carla Maffioletti, Carmen Monarcha
Someday My Prince Will Come (Arr. André Rieu)Frank Churchill, André Rieu, Johann Strauss Orchestra, Mirusia, Carla Maffioletti, Carmen Monarcha, Suzan Erens
Fanfare (André Rieu)Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, André Rieu, Johann Strauss Orchestra
Das alte Schloss (Arr. André Rieu)Modest Mussorgsky, André Rieu, Johann Strauss Orchestra
Im Salon zur blauen Pagode (Arr. André Rieu)Franz Lehár, André Rieu, Johann Strauss Orchestra, Carla Maffioletti, Carmen Monarcha, Suzan Erens
Somewhere Over the Rainbow (Arr. André Rieu)Harold Arlen, André Rieu, Johann Strauss Orchestra, Suzan Erens
This Land Is Mine (From "Exodus")Ernest Gold, André Rieu, The Platin Tenors, Johann Strauss Orchestra
What a Wonderful WorldGeorge David Weiss, André Rieu, Johann Strauss Orchestra, Mirusia, Carla Maffioletti, Carmen Monarcha, Suzan Erens, Brian Dickerson, The Platin Tenors