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Yahoo
10-07-2025
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Cinema concert of famous violinist coming to County Durham and Darlington
Violinist André Rieu's annual Maastricht concert is set to light up cinemas in County Durham and Darlington. Waltz the Night Away will be screened in more than 600 cinemas across the UK, including ODEON Luxe in Durham, Gala Theatre, and Vue in Darlington, bringing the magic of the Dutch violinist's world-famous show to the big screen. Maastricht's Vrijthof Square will once again be transformed into a glittering open-air ballroom, marking 25 years since Mr Rieu began performing there with his Johann Strauss Orchestra. Mr Rieu said: "The Vrijthof is a very special place for me. I grew up in Maastricht, my heart beats here. The annual Maastricht concert (Image: Andre Rieu Productions) "These concerts are a great celebration every year – for my city, for my orchestra and for fans from all over the world. "I'm really looking forward to sharing unforgettable evenings full of music and joy with you in cinemas around the world." Up to 150,000 fans are expected to gather in Maastricht for the live performance, while audiences across the UK will be able to enjoy the concert from the comfort of their nearest cinema. The programme will feature a selection of timeless melodies and waltzes, including the Beautiful Blue Danube by Johann Strauss II, Radetzkymarch by Johann Strauss I, and a heartfelt rendition of Elvis Presley's Can't Help Falling in Love. READ MORE: Meet the Darlington hospital consultant who runs as a dolphin to protect the ocean Campaign calls on public to help protect North East coastline County Durham school is rewarded for excelling in national walking initiative This year's concert will also feature special guest Emma Kok, the young Dutch singer who first impressed Mr Rieu at age 15 with her performance of Voilà on The Voice Kids. Classic FM and Good Morning Britain presenter Charlotte Hawkins will provide exclusive backstage access and an interview with Mr Rieu, available only to cinemagoers. The concert, also to be shown at Vue Hartlepool, will be screened in the UK for one weekend only, on August 30 and 31, with select encore screenings to follow. Tickets are on sale now at
Yahoo
26-06-2025
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André Rieu's 2025 concert to be screened in Bournemouth cinema
André Rieu's 2025 Maastricht concert will be broadcast in more than 600 UK cinemas, including one in Bournemouth.. The performances on Saturday, August 30 and Sunday, August 31 will feature the violinist and his orchestra in Vrijthof Square, Maastricht. Highlights will include The Blue Danube waltz and Can't Help Falling in Love by Elvis Presley. Rieu will be joined by special guests, including The Voice Kids star Emma Kok. André Rieu's 2025 Maastricht concert to screen in 600+ UK cinemas (Image: Marcel van Hoorn) Rieu said: "The Vrijthof is a very special place for me. "I grew up in Maastricht, my heart beats here. "These concerts are a great celebration every year - for my city, for my orchestra and for fans from all over the world. "I'm really looking forward to sharing unforgettable evenings full of music and joy with you in cinemas around the world." Charlotte Hawkins from Classic FM will provide backstage access and an interview with Rieu for cinema audiences. The concerts mark 20 years of André Rieu's Vrijthof Square performances, which attract nearly 150,000 people each year. The cinema screening is presented by Piece of Magic Entertainment. The company specialises in theatrical distribution of documentaries, feature films, anime, live gaming events and concerts. For more information on the screenings and to book tickets, visit
