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See ‘The Waltz King’ Andre Rieu play in his home city

Join the legendary violinist on his triumphant return to Maastricht

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SHOWCASING his impressive repertoire of delightful melodies from opera, musicals, film and, of course, dazzling waltzes, internatio­nal violin star Andre Rieu continues to enchant audiences year after year.

One of the greatest modern contributo­rs to classical music, the man dubbed ‘The Waltz King’ performs in his home city of Maastricht each year – and you could delight in the unrivalled opportunit­y of seeing him live next July.

Delivering the experience of a lifetime, the three- and five-day packages allow you to enjoy some of the world’s finest music in a relaxing atmosphere.

They also include guided tours of the delightful Dutch city.

Why go to Maastricht?

As one of The Netherland­s’ oldest cities, Maastricht exudes charm, with a new discovery waiting to be made at every corner. Explore the remains of Roman ruins on show in the Derlon Museum Cellar, admire buildings left by the city’s Spanish rulers in the 16th Century, take fascinatin­g medieval city walks, and unravel a labyrinth of beguiling tunnels in this beautifull­y historic place.

Box office sensation

Not only will you uncover the history of Maastricht, you will watch Andre Rieu perform in his home city. Every year, he attracts more than 700,000 fans to his concerts, making him one of the top-ten touring acts in the world.

His concerts in Maastricht in July are broadcast live in cinemas around the world and have been known for smashing box office records.

Something special

Championed in the world of classical music for his pioneering style of performanc­e, Andre started playing the violin at the age of five, and plays a 1667 Stradivari­us.

Did you know?

The record-breaking maestro boasts over 40-million worldwide sales – no wonder the musical sensation continuall­y sells out tours all over Europe year after year.

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MUSICAL MAESTRO: Andre, right, and his concert in Maastricht earlier this year
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