SHOCKING THE WORLD OF WALTZ: André Rieu “fires the first shot” on his 75th birthday with a “cruise movie” masterpiece – Unprecedentedly elaborate staging with record investment costs! With 4K filming techniques, a floating stage in the heart of Maastricht, and dozens of international concerts premiering in theaters for the first time, The Dream Continues is revealed to be the “most magnificent project of the career” of the “King of Waltz.”

More than a concert, this is a cinematic symphony honoring youth, dreams and love of music. Insider sources REVEAL that “the production cost was 5 TIMES higher than Rieu’s previous concerts” – an unprecedented investment in the genre of cinematic concerts. This is the “Titanic” of the classical music world – and you won’t want to miss a second of it.

 A 75-Year Dream Come True: André Rieu Marks His Birthday with a Lavish Cinematic Spectacle – A Majestic Musical Journey by Boat with His Legendary Orchestra 

At 75—an age when most artists would slow down—André Rieu, the King of the Waltz, is doing the opposite: launching one of his most ambitious projects yet.

Titled “The Dream Continues,” this brand-new cinematic experience marks a stunning milestone in Rieu’s life and career, inviting fans aboard a boat party cruising through his beloved hometown of Maastricht—the very place where his childhood dream of forming an orchestra was born.

This once-in-a-lifetime film brings together his most spectacular performances from around the world, many of which have never been seen on the big screen. From the regal Vrijthof Square in the Netherlands to majestic theaters in Vienna, and stadiums in Brazil, Australia, and Japan—each concert is now reborn in glorious 4K visuals and immersive surround sound, offering audiences a front-row seat to musical magic.

But “The Dream Continues” is more than a concert—it’s a heartfelt tribute to the dream of a young boy who once believed music could take him across the world, and did just that. As André and his Johann Strauss Orchestra raise a glass on a glittering river stage, viewers are treated to timeless favorites like The Blue Danube, Second Waltz, and Ode to Joy, interwoven with never-before-seen behind-the-scenes moments—full of laughter, emotion, and stories of resilience shared among musicians bonded by decades of friendship.

With unprecedented production scale and emotional depth, “The Dream Continues” is André Rieu’s most personal birthday gift to himself—and to the millions who have journeyed with him. This dazzling film is not just a celebration of music, but a resounding message to the world:
“As long as there is music, the dream goes on.”