André Rieu - La vie est belle (Life is Beautiful)

Editorial Reviews
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The Viennese waltz is never far from violinist Andre Rieu's heart, but you won't find a single work from Johann Strauss on Life Is Beautiful. This time around, Rieu is globetrotting for his hummable, danceable melodies--to solid results. "Ole Guapa" is a tango featuring accordion; "Kalinka" is a familiar Russian tune; and "Amazing Grace," "Snow White," and Rieu's "Glenn Miller Melody" are tried-and-true American. Throughout, Rieu and his orchestra perform these works with plenty of style and polish; it's easy to see why he's such a hit with public-television audiences. His shortened version of Bolero may not be the sexiest available, but it is fun. --Jason Verlinde

Tracks:

La Vie Est Belle
You Are My Hearts Desire
Juliska From Budapest
Danube Love
Ole Guapa
Kalinka
Ramona
Heia In The Mountains
Stenka Rasin
I Want To Dream Of You, My Darling
Lara's Theme
Snowwhite
Amazing Grace
Poliushko Polka
Glenn Miller Melody
The Andre Sisters
Bolero

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The Viennese waltz is never far from violinist Andre Rieu's heart, but you won't find a single work from Johann Strauss on Life Is Beautiful. This time around, Rieu is globetrotting for his hummable, danceable melodies--to solid results. "Ole Guapa" is a tango featuring accordion; "Kalinka" is a familiar Russian tune; and "Amazing Grace," "Snow White," and Rieu's "Glenn Miller Melody" are tried-and-true American. Throughout, Rieu and his orchestra perform these works with plenty of style and polish; it's easy to see why he's such a hit with public-television audiences. His shortened version of Bolero may not be the sexiest available, but it is fun. --Jason Verlinde

Customer Reviews:

Romantic.......2003-09-10

Andre Rieu captures the romantic's heart once again in this, what is for the most part, a passionate album.

I feel the best tracks on this album are the russian-themed ones, like the title track (which I listen to on REPEAT when I am looking through my russian countryside or Romanov family album books). I feel that this and "Lara's Theme" (Maurice Jarre's love theme from the film DR. ZHIVAGO (a wonderful book and DVD)! conveys the passion for homeland which I strongly feel beats strongest in the hearts of all russians, more than than any other people). These compositions are so beautiful that it brings tears to the eyes if one surrenders oneself to them.

andre rieu.......2002-09-04

all i can say about andre,s music is i have over 15 cd,s and love ever one and rate them 5 stars.

Andre Rieu.......2001-09-28

I am a big fan of Andre Rieu but didnot enjoy this as much as several of his earlier recordings. It didn't have quite the zip as "Andre Rieu Live" or "The Holland I Love".

Music is beautiful.......2001-09-11

As soon as I saw Ravel's Bolero performed by Andre Rieu on PBS I wanted to have a copy of this beautiful album.. classical music that makes you get up and dance..

Average customer rating:

Life is Beautiful thru music

La Vie Est Belle (Life Is Beautiful)

Manufacturer: Umvd Import
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00004XQK9
Release Date: 2004-03-23

Tracks:

La Vie Est Belle
You Are My Hearts Delight
Juliska From Budapest
Danube Love (Waves Of The Danube/Love Live Forever)
Ole Guapa
Kalinka
Ramona
Heia In The Mountains
Stenka Rasin
I Want To Dream Of You, My Darling
Lara's Theme
Snowwhite (Heigh-Ho/Someday My Prince Will Come)
Amazing Grace
Poliushko Polie
Glenn Miller Melody (St. Louis Blues/American Patrol
The Andre Sisters (Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy/South American Way/Bei Mir Bist Du Schon/In The Mood/Rum And Coca Cola/Tico Tico/Say Si Si)
Bolero

Customer Reviews:

Life is Beautiful thru music.......2006-12-29

This music is wonderful - well done and so enjoyable over and over again. The music flows thru you as you listen and lets your mind float away in dreamland.