On this day, in 2008... André Rieu came, saw, and conquered the hearts of Melbourne. A record audience of 38,605 made it the biggest attendance of any André Rieu show anywhere in the world. “It was an overwhelming experience. The warmth of the audience was overpowering.” A giant, life-size reproduction of Vienna’s cream and orange Schonbrunn Castle dominated the eastern end of the Dome. Giant candelabras flickered over the heads of Rieu and his Johann Strauss orchestra and chorus. André Rieu bil

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