Andre Rieu With the Johann Strauss Orchestra Play Detroit's Fox Theatre May 9

(I-Newswire) January 20, 2005 - Rieu's newest album, "Tuscany," was released in September 2004 and quickly reached the top ten on the Billboard Classical Chart. Not only a classical musician, Rieu also released a CD entitled, "Andre Rieu at the Movies," which features music from a wide variety of classic motion pictures, including "Titanic," "The Godfather," and Disney's "Snow White."

Rieu constantly strives to make classical music accessible and enjoyable for people of all ages. Millions all over the world have enjoyed his live concerts, which feature music of a variety of genres, including famous movie and musical songs, well-known classical melodies, and much more.

Dubbed the "King of Waltz," Rieu has been recognized worldwide and has received numerous accolades, including World Music Awards in 1996 and 1998. He was raised on classical music and began taking violin lessons at the age of five. Rieu has performed all over the world and recorded public-television specials in the United States, which have been popular locally on Detroit Public Television.

Tickets ($38.00, $43.00, $48.00 & $58.00) may be purchased at the Fox Theatre and Joe Louis Arena box offices, Hockeytown Authentics in Troy and all Ticketmaster locations, including Marshall Field's. Tickets may also be charged by phone to American Express, Discover, MasterCard and Visa by calling (248) 433-1515 or online at www.ticketmaster.com. For information, call the Olympia Entertainment event hotline at (313) 471-6611 or visit the Olympia Entertainment Web site at www.olympiaentertainment.com.

Andre Rieu Publicity Contact:
Mrs. Kerstin Cornelis
+31 6 54 35 17 10
kerstin.cornelis@planet.nl

Kelly Harfoot
313-471-3224

Anne Marie Krappmann
313-471-3321


SOURCE: Olympia Entertainment

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