choulapine (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

Mais qu'est ce que c'est que ce cirque lol Shosta doit se retourner dans sa tombe...

benifuz (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

VERY BEAUTIFUL

RomanceInStrings (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

you have somehow reminded me of my old music appreciation teacher?! :) anyway, great respect for you and Shostakovich. suite 2 happened to be my beloved waltz melody and it submerges me w/ great sorrow, pleasure, satisfaction, or joy... depending on my mood of the day...

webaroos (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

He's performing in Australia, actually just finished playing to an audience of 36,000 people at Telstra stadium, this was the third show in Melbourne, 6 more to go in other states all sold out plus pay for view cable, that's super megastar status, pity he omitted this one musical wonder, The Second Waltz, probably the finest heart felt waltz of all, he should include it in Oz also, introduce the audience to this wonder.

19franken95 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

Classical concerts or operas might often be too solemn and stiff and you don't have to be fond of it, bytomgirl. What Mr. Rieu does is though just appaling, has nothing to do with the spirit of the whole matter: he is a wedding musician, not a master. To forget life's troubles, you should try a glass of red wine, is much more authentic and is good for you. By the way, who told you life is trouble-free? Did you really believe it? This ain't no Hollywood film, life must be hard to live.

thejobloshow (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

Wow, a cynic might call this arrested development, lol.

BeNgEE08 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

enjoyable

lizzy6791 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

They're dancing waltz on the aisles...

honzastefanides (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

Oh no, you don´t understand that... the irony inside, the horror of composer´s life...and Mr. Rieu is having a laugh in the stupidest way...DISGUSTING!!!

RomanceInStrings (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

Shostakovich's music could be quite depressing, sardonic, sinister and quite shocking! ( e.g suite 2 been used in Interview with the Vampire! Very haunting!However, I am seeing pure joy and happiness here which reminds me of "La Traviata"'s Brindisi: " Be happy ... wine and song and laughter beautify the night;let the new day find us in this paradise..." :)Bravo Andre!!!