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Andre Rieu

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Review 1 for Andre Rieu

5 / 5

Andre

Vector arena @

- Auckland @

- 20/10/2009 @

Posted 29/04/2010

by Anonymous

Location: Wellington

It was fantastic. This is the second time I have been to see him. My grand-daughter was absolutely enamoured by the whole show in Auckland. I asked her what the best part was and she said all of it (she was only 8). It is a pity that they could not bring all the background that they had in Australia as it made it a spectacular show over there.

I will be there again in Christchurch this year.

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- Auckland @

- 20/10/2009 @

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Review 2 for Andre Rieu

5 / 5

Andre Rieu Auckland Concert

Vector Arena, Auckland @

- Auckland New Zealand @

- 25/10/2009 @

Favourite moment: National Anthem sung by all in the arena. Gave a Nation some pride. Pity the All Blacks couldn't have been there. @

Posted 17/03/2010

by Cassandra

Loved the concert. Andre Rieu has the most charismatic personality. Manoe the clarinetist was excellent,I loved the whole arena singing the NZ National Anthem, a real thrill. Wished there was more NZ content, a New Zealander singing Pokarekareana, although Mirusia sang it beautifully. Some of the Maori who met Andre at the airport would have been great to sing it. Have bookedfor the next concert in Octoberm hope he brings Carla.

Vector Arena, Auckland @

- Auckland New Zealand @

- 25/10/2009 @

Favourite moment: National Anthem sung by all in the arena. Gave a Nation some pride. Pity the All Blacks couldn't have been there. @

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Review 3 for Andre Rieu

4 / 5

Andre Rieu

Vector Arena @

- Auckland @

- Sun 25 Oct 2009 @

Favourite moment: Chatting to some people after the concert as we waited for transport.
Antics by band members.
Hearing how many people were from out of Auckland. @

Posted 02/02/2010

by DrJohnnyFever1

Location: Wellington

The concert was enjoyable. It's nice to be able to go to the Saturday night concert and not have ones ear drums assulted, I did hear that the Friday night may have been abit more of an issue. Down side was perhaps Andre looked abit tired. I wouldn't have like to have been on the ground floor, as I'm not sure how much people could see & feel that the venue wasn't the best for this type of concert and should only be used as a sport stadium. The concert was predicible, but still very enjoyable. Would have been nice to have abit more of a NZ theme, eg John Clark's "Were would we be".

Vector Arena @

- Auckland @

- Sun 25 Oct 2009 @

Favourite moment: Chatting to some people after the concert as we waited for transport.
Antics by band members.
Hearing how many people were from out of Auckland. @

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Review 4 for Andre Rieu

5 / 5

Andre Rieu

Vector Arena @

- Auckland @

- Sun 25 Oct 2009 @

Posted 12/12/2009

by PoisonIvy

Andre Rieu is a fantastic showman, musician, conducter, and the show was just fantastic. However, was very disappointed in the programme - at $25 it was very expensive, great glossy photos, good information about Andre and his 30 years in 'show business', bur there were obviously several pages missing!? There was no mention whatsoever of the orchestra, the instruments, the tenors, the sopranos etc. So, how do we go about getting a replacement programme or our $25 back?

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- Auckland @

- Sun 25 Oct 2009 @

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Review 5 for Andre Rieu

5 / 5

Andre Rieu was the most amazing performer

Vector Arena @

- Auckland @

- Sun 25 Oct 2009 @

Favourite moment: When the Pokaerekana was sung by the Australian singer @

Posted 10/12/2009

by rowyourboat

Thoroughly enjoyed this concert. The atmosphere was electric. Great venue

Vector Arena @

- Auckland @

- Sun 25 Oct 2009 @

Favourite moment: When the Pokaerekana was sung by the Australian singer @

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Review 6 for Andre Rieu

5 / 5

Andre and his Johann Strauss Orchestra

Andre Rieu @

- Auckland @

- 25/10/2009 @

Favourite moment: Al @

Posted 18/11/2009

by Horsy

Location: Auckland

We where lucky to go both nights to the show we thought that the audiance on sunday was more involved,
we think that the vector arena is not good for the sound for a show like this,
but I have to say the shows for me rocked I'm stil smilling.
Keep it up Andre and friends

Andre Rieu @

- Auckland @

- 25/10/2009 @

Favourite moment: Al @

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Review 7 for Andre Rieu

3 / 5

Beautiful music - yet dissapointed

Vector Arena @

- Auckland @

- Sun 25 Oct 2009 @

Favourite moment: when Po Karikari ana was sung @

Posted 11/11/2009

by iceberg

Location: Auckland

The music was fabulous and Andre was charming..... The singers and orchestra were great. But the whole thing lacked the spark!

We were one of the very few young couples who attended the night and we had very high expectations having seen his overseas performances on DVDs. We paid 350 per ticket and was grossly disappointed with the seats we got. Most of the time I had to watch from the big screen. The concert lacked the magic and we came home with no special memories.

Vector Arena @

- Auckland @

- Sun 25 Oct 2009 @

Favourite moment: when Po Karikari ana was sung @

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Review 8 for Andre Rieu

2 / 5

High expectations

Vector Arena @

- Auckland @

- Sun 25 Oct 2009 @

Posted 09/11/2009

by Jinty

We are mature fans of Andre. Attended with friends (a 76 year old and his daughter) who agreed with this review. We have most of his DVD's. This performance was disappointing and predictable and lacked excitement and new choreography. The first half selection was "ho-hum" and the inclusion of Michael Jacksons song was inappropriate and out of context of the music scores available and the extraordinary talent of his orchestra. The encores were too contrived but, of course, great listening and one felt it was a bit of damage control.
The TV screens on either side of the stage could have been better utilised by having each programmed with different side shows with the splendour and artistic value of scenes perhaps from the more sophisticated world performances. Not good value for money.

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- Auckland @

- Sun 25 Oct 2009 @

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Review 9 for Andre Rieu

3 / 5

Andre Rieu on the big screens

Vector Arena @

- Auckland @

- Sun 25 Oct 2009 @

Favourite moment: The overall atmosphere was good. @

Posted 05/11/2009

by Dissapointed

Location: New Plymouth

Overall, a little dissapointed. We paid $199.00 per seat which felt should have given us a good view but were on row 35 which meant had to watch on the screens as couldn't see anything directly, was like being at home watching the show on DVD. Certainly would not go to next years performance unless there were improvements. Also found the temporary seating was very uncomfortable for someone who has a back problem.

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- Auckland @

- Sun 25 Oct 2009 @

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Review 10 for Andre Rieu

5 / 5

Vector Arena @

- Auckland @

- Sun 25 Oct 2009 @

Favourite moment: The whole show @

Posted 02/11/2009

by snake

Location: Otorohanga

we were very impressed with the whole show. My wife was not to happy about the high seating but I found that good as I was able to see a lot more.Thats something that we will have to work on for next time we come to a show. I was very impressed with the ease of finding the door to go in and the seating.

Vector Arena @

- Auckland @

- Sun 25 Oct 2009 @

Favourite moment: The whole show @

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Review 11 for Andre Rieu

5 / 5

ANDRE RIEU

Vector Arena @

- Auckland @

- Sat 24 Oct 2009 @

Favourite moment: The complete performnce @

Posted 02/11/2009

by CGAG

Location: Christchurch

Absolutely Amazing. I was spell bound for the entire performance. To watch the couples get up and dance bought tears to my eyes. Lovely.

Vector Arena @

- Auckland @

- Sat 24 Oct 2009 @

Favourite moment: The complete performnce @

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Review 12 for Andre Rieu

3 / 5

Lacked luster

Vector Arena @

- Auckland @

- Sun 25 Oct 2009 @

Favourite moment: None @

Posted 02/11/2009

by BobHelen

Location: Wellington

Very disappointed. Price similar to Melbourne but do not match in any way. Long half time. Lacked the Andre flair. Would not go back to Vector arena to similar show again. Most people were from out of Auckland so why not hold in Wellington for example where we travelled from

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- Sun 25 Oct 2009 @

Favourite moment: None @

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Review 13 for Andre Rieu

4 / 5

A "must" for Andre fans

Vector Arena @

- Auckland @

- Sun 25 Oct 2009 @

Favourite moment: Tribute to Michael Jackson a song I have not heard before sung beautifully by a beautiful lady! @

Posted 01/11/2009

by Jag63

Location: Manawatu district

This an event not to be missed, the music was fabulous the singers exceptional , he does it so well right from the march down the aisle to the many, many, finales! I like the way he personalizes his concert by including Kiwiana into his repertoire and his communication with the audience. This show was not as majestic as some of those on his DVD's but it had all the right ingredients to make this a night to remember. I bought tickets on the ground floor of the arena so we could not see all the activities as well as those sitting upstairs but it was great postioning for the benefit of the sounds of the orchestra and the singing. We had the benefit of two large screens so that we were kept involved with the "antics" of the orchestra. All in all a wonderful night!

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- Auckland @

- Sun 25 Oct 2009 @

Favourite moment: Tribute to Michael Jackson a song I have not heard before sung beautifully by a beautiful lady! @

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Review 14 for Andre Rieu

3 / 5

Andre Rieu

Vector Arena @

- Auckland @

- 25/10/2009 @

Favourite moment: The tenors, the Australian soprano, Amazing Grace on the bagpipes and the last half hour of encores @

Posted 31/10/2009

by Anonymous

Have to say we have mixed feelings about this concert. There were some stunning moments, especially the singers, whose voices were so much more resonant and stirring in a live situation. However, the size of the venue meant that even with $200 tickets, we were at the back of the arena, and all of the performers were just tiny figures at a distance, so it was hard to feel a part of it. Of course, the large screens enable close-ups, but this just adds to the feeling that you're still watching one of the DVDs.

Am disappointed that the audience who were nearest the stage and on the flat of the arena only seemed to "get going" and join in, after the balloons came down towards the last half hour, but perhaps the music chosen for the many encores was the kind they'd been waiting for.

Overall, looking at the costs of travelling from Christchurch, ticket prices, accommodation, plus the distance from the stage, we would rate it as an enjoyable (if expensive) experience, but not a great one, and we wouldn't do it again. Will stick with the DVDs for the "wow" factor, unfortunately. Could he consider a different venue, or even the South Island, as suggested by other reviewers here??

Vector Arena @

- Auckland @

- 25/10/2009 @

Favourite moment: The tenors, the Australian soprano, Amazing Grace on the bagpipes and the last half hour of encores @

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Review 15 for Andre Rieu

5 / 5

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- Auckland @

Posted 30/10/2009

by Anonymous

Loved the concert, the highlight for me is the fabulous clarinet player, watch her next time she's a hoot!

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Review 16 for Andre Rieu

5 / 5

Andre Rieu - fabulous!!

Vector Arena @

- Auckland @

- Sun 25 Oct 2009 @

Posted 30/10/2009

by RosyB

Location: Rangiora

A wonderful, magical, emotional evening. Andre and his orchestra brought such warmth and such a special atmosphere to the theatre. I laughed and I cried and couldn't help the tears in my eyes and the lump in my throat. Truly a Night to Remember! I am so pleased to hear that Andre will be back again in 2010.

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- Auckland @

- Sun 25 Oct 2009 @

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Review 17 for Andre Rieu

3 / 5

Andre and friends

Vector Arena @

- Auckland @

- Sat 24 Oct 2009 @

Favourite moment: The Encore - there was a lot more of Andre than through the actual program. @

Posted 29/10/2009

by Rosie

Location: Auckland

It was OK. There wasn't enough of Andre - there was more of his 'friends'. Though some of them were good - we went to see Andre.

Vector Arena @

- Auckland @

- Sat 24 Oct 2009 @

Favourite moment: The Encore - there was a lot more of Andre than through the actual program. @

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Review 18 for Andre Rieu

5 / 5

Andre Rieu was better than I expected.

Vector Arena @

- Auckland @

- Sat 24 Oct 2009 @

Favourite moment: Too many to mention. @

Posted 29/10/2009

by Buddy1950

Location: Wellington

Andre held the audience from beginning to end. No one wanted to leave at the finish.

Vector Arena @

- Auckland @

- Sat 24 Oct 2009 @

Favourite moment: Too many to mention. @

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Review 19 for Andre Rieu

4 / 5

Vector Arena @

- Auckland @

- Sun 25 Oct 2009 @

Posted 29/10/2009

by Gray

Location: Bay of Plenty

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Excellent show. Lovely to see entertainers obviously enjoying them selves even though most of is staged for our benefit. Only negitive was that the volume for the singers was too much, but vocalist in the orchestra could have had a little more volume. Vocal tribute to Michael Jackson was absolutely hidious, excess probably didn't help. Having said that I will be the first in line for another Andre Rieu shows.

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- Auckland @

- Sun 25 Oct 2009 @

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Review 20 for Andre Rieu

5 / 5

Andre and his crew were amazing.

Vector Arena @

- Auckland @

- Sat 24 Oct 2009 @

Favourite moment: From start to finish! @

Posted 28/10/2009

by Dutchie

Location: Whangarei

My wife and I had a most enjoyable night. The man and his orchestra are absolute superb.

Vector Arena @

- Auckland @

- Sat 24 Oct 2009 @

Favourite moment: From start to finish! @

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