Demand to see the maestro and his Johann Strauss Orchestra perform their extravagant shows live in Joburg made it necessary to add the extra show.

Rieu’s return to SA will be marked by a special collaboration when he, his orchestra and guest performers will be joined on stage by the multi award-winning Soweto Gospel Choir.

With an Emmy, two Grammys, three associated Grammys, three South African Music Awards and one Oscar nomination, The Soweto Gospel Choir is a perfect addition to create a magical concert.

“The Soweto Gospel Choir is thrilled to be performing with André Rieu during his upcoming tour.

“This year, the choir was honoured to be invited to The Netherlands to join Rieu on stage with the Harlem Gospel Choir and for his South African concerts,”   says Beverly Bryer, Executive Producer/Director of the Soweto Gospel Choir.

With arena performances in Cape Town, Durban and the first-ever performances in Joburg, thousands more fans will be able to experience the unique magic that they have come to expect from Rieu’s DVDs and TV specials – the maestro conducting his 60-piece Johann Strauss Orchestra and playing his world- famous Stradivarius violin to create a celebratory atmosphere, where fans are encouraged to get out of their seats and waltz in the aisles.

“My main goal, every concert, is for people to have an unforgettable night,” says Rieu.

“I like to talk to my audience, interact with them and look them in the eyes,” he says.

“People can expect a colourful concert, with beautiful melodies, waltzes, surprises, balloons, the tenors and our lovely sopranos from South Africa, Australia and Brazil.”

Rieu has sold over 30 million albums globally, and has broken all classical concert records, packing stadiums and arenas with more than 700 000 adoring fans each year.

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