Following the unprecedented success of his debut Australian concert tour in November / December 2008 and his DVD “André Rieu Live in Australia”, which became the fastest selling music DVD in Australian history (and is still No. 1 on the ARIA Motorola DVD charts), André Rieu has created a song to raise money for Australians affected by recent disasters.
Moved by the terrible events that have overtaken Australia in the last two weeks, Andre felt compelled to assist in the best way he knew how, through his music. The single ‘Yours Forever’, an inspiring and calming instrumental piece, written and performed by André Rieu and the Johann Strauss Orchestra, will go on sale Wednesday February 18, with all proceeds going to The Red Cross Disaster Appeal.
André’s sincere message is simple; “I have watched with great sadness in my heart the natural disasters that have engulfed your country, and my thoughts are with each of you”.
“I have always considered Australia to be my second home and I’d like to help in the best way that I can, through music. I believe music has a power to heal like nothing else and I’d like nothing more than to ease the sorrow of the wonderful people in this beautiful land”.
“In the hope it will provide some comfort and relief, I give to you all my song ‘Yours Forever’. May it bring you hope and may it strengthen your spirit.”
The CD single ‘Yours Forever’ will be available from participating music outlets from February 18. All proceeds from sales of the single will go to the Red Cross to assist the victims of the 2009 bushfires.
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André Rieu,
Australian Red Cross Disaster Fund,
Red Cross,
Victorian Bushfires
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hi there; iam a canadian from alberta and would also like to send money over, please, iam a andre rieu fan, and he has a heart and his music will help heal the hurt everyone is going threw, and to let you know the people in this world are with you in this.yours elaine burch.
To know that Andre cares about our beautiful state of Victoria is heartwarming. We are all hurting badly at the moment and there is so much sadness as over 208 families are working through funeral/memoral services. We weep daily as we see such heartbreak. I turn to your music which lifts me up but at the same time can bring me to tears. Thank you.
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