2025 marks a landmark occasion: the 200th birthday of Johann Strauss II. To celebrate this extraordinary anniversary, world-renowned classical superstar André Rieu will release his brand-new album Thank You, Johann Strauss—a heartfelt tribute to the “Waltz King” and the Strauss family.
Out worldwide on November 7th 2025, this special 3-CD and 1-DVD collection features Strauss’s most beloved masterpieces, including Rosen aus dem Süden, The Blue Danube, Kaiserwalzer, Wiener Blut, and the jubilant Radetzky March by Johann Strauss I. Each piece is brought to life with passion and artistry by Rieu and his Johann Strauss Orchestra.
As André himself shares: “2025 is a momentous year because this year marks exactly 200 years since the birth of the man who inspires me with his beautiful, music every night – Johann Strauss. There is a reason I named my orchestra after him, and that’s because I can’t think of any other composer who has brought so much joy to the world with his music. Every evening at every concert all over the world we play his most famous waltz, ‘An der schönen blauen Donau,’ and every evening people jump up as soon as they hear the first bars of this beautiful waltz. When I see these couples hold each other close and dance the night away, it fills my heart with happiness.”
With over 20 No.1 classical albums, 13 UK Top Ten albums, more than 40 million records sold worldwide, and audiences of over 700,000 concertgoers each year, André Rieu is a global phenomenon. His unique blend of classical music, showmanship, and joy has made him one of the most successful live performers of our time.
Rieu will return to the UK and Ireland in 2026, bringing his world-famous concerts—celebrated for their joyful atmosphere, dazzling costumes, and irresistible mix of classical masterpieces, musicals, film scores, and, of course, his signature waltzes—to arenas across the country, filled with romance, humour, and musical brilliance.
Tickets are on sale now via www.andrerieu.com and all official outlets. VIP packages, including tickets, dinner, and hotel stays, are available through André Rieu Travel.
André’s concerts are celebrated for their joyful atmosphere, dazzling costumes, and irresistible mix of classical masterpieces, musicals, film scores, and, of course, his signature waltzes.
Pre-order the album now at www.andrerieu.com