Dear Andre,
Hullo again.
I first wrote to you in May. I was warned you probably would not reply and, so far, that is the case. However, it is not going to dampen my enthusiasm for your music whether on DVD or CD, as I love watching your concerts. It is the only way I will ever be able to see them, as I have very poor eyesight and even if I were to get front row seats, I would still miss so much of what was happening on stage. This way, I can 'go to one of your concerts' any time I choose, and not miss a thing. I also have the amazing luxury of watching them over and over again. I get fresh enjoyment every time I watch them. If it is possible to wear out a DVD, I certainly will! I think my DVD laser will wear out first though. I am able to watch them on my computer LCD screen and using the head phones, I do not disturb my husband.
I was very pleased to read that Marjorie is coming with you to Australia. I know she is terrified of flying, so she obviously loves you very much to put her fears aside to do this for you. I hope she has a great time here.
I recently bought your CD set of The 100 Most Beautiful Melodies. I was thrilled to discover some of my particular favourites on there. Romance. (The Gadfly), The Swan, The Annen Polka, to name a few. There are plenty of 'real' classical pieces too, which prove that you are NOT wasting you training or talent. Enough for the purists to be going on with.
I watch one or other of your DVDs every day, if possible, and feel deprived if I can't. Thank you Andre and the JSO for all the wonderful music and funny antics which give so much pleasure to those of us who love you. I am starting to get to know the orchestra members by name because I look up everything I can about you all. I think Ruud Merx is a great chap. He is a brilliant trombonist and sooo funny. Keep up the good work, you all do a terrific job. I was sorry to read the Carla and Carmen are to leave soon. I will mis them.
Best of luck for your future, and safe travel,
With affection.
Susan.
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Hi Susan, This is Helen again. Whenever you write about our common delight in all things 'André' my 'google alert' picks it up, way up here in Queensland, and I get to read your latest letter. We seem to enjoy the same things about André and the JSO - I also love to watch Ruud and his antics ... a lovely guy. I enjoyed reading your latest letter. I'm spoilt, I got to see him VERY close up in Brisbane back in May. It's nice to know that I'm not the only 'André Tragic'. Thank you.
Andre Rieu is great to see live in Concert and wonderful to listen to. I hope you get to met Ruud and other members of the JSO when they come to Australia in Nov. & Dec.
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Kind Regards, Sally
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Dear Helen. I don't mind being an Andre 'tragic' one little bit! The reason I would not see much if I attended his concert in Adelaide, is because I am legally blind. This means I have just less than 10% sight. I would not even be able to see anything much on his big tv screens either. Pity about that.
Susan.
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