“The Sound of Heaven” combines a wonderful selection of classical masterpieces, romantic melodies and timeless evergreens, masterfully interpreted by Rieu and his famous Johann Strauss Orchestra. “I hope that the melodies on ‘The Sound of Heaven’ will touch your hearts as much as they have touched mine. The album is a declaration of love to all my fans, and should give you all hope and joy all over the world.” says André Rieu From Georg Friedrich Handel to Andrew Lloyd Webber, from Giacomo Puccini to ABBA, from Charles Gounod to John Williams – André Rieu proves once again that music knows no boundaries. The new album delights with melodies from musicals such as The Phantom of the Opera, The Sound of Music or West Side Story, fi lm music from Star Wars and Titanic, as well as popular and contemplative classical titles such as the “Benedictus” by Charles Gounod and Karl Jenkins and the famous “Canon in D” by Johann Pachelbel. Of course, the dreamlike “Hij o de la luna” and “Hallelujah” from the Messiah are not to be missed. As a special gift to his fans, the album also includes a brand new DVD. Fans can look forward to touching interpretations of classics such as “You Raise Me Up” and “O Mio Babbino Caro” as well as emotional performances of pieces such as the “Ballade pour Adeline”, “Somewhere over the Rainbow” and “My Heart Will Go On”. Rieu’s unique interpretations and his charismatic presence on stage make this DVD the ideal complement to “The Sound of Heaven”.
