Development of Classical Music

Classical music has its own place among music fans. Some people say that classical music is the music of the elite. Not a few who admit honestly that is not easy to be able to also enjoy classical music. It must be recognized that the classical music is the kind of classy music, his music gedongan people, without having to learn music will surely impossible or difficult to play.

Yet on the other hand there is the understanding of some people who say that if a child was used to listen to classical music, then it will increase the child's intelligence. Besides, there were those who said that listening to classical music, then the peace of mind will be obtained. Classical music is believed to be useful as an antidote to stress. More than that classical music is believed to develop one's aesthetic taste, developing human capacity to enjoy the beauty.

Unfortunately, classical music recordings are not easily available in the market, unlike other types of music. To hear it was a bit difficult, because only one or two radio transmitters that routinely plays classical music genres. Moreover, television stations, broadcast television is very rare classical music performances, as is almost certain to broadcast classical music, rating TV stations will not go up.

Has long been a lot of effort to popularize classical music. The first President of Indonesia, Soekarno in the 1950's are always ordered to play classical music in Bogor botanical garden on every day of the week and holidays when visiting public to enjoy the beauty and cleanliness of the Bogor botanical garden at the time. Songs such as The Blue Danube of Johann Strauss always reverberate on Sundays or holidays through loudspeakers in Bogor botanical garden.  

Until now, when I am crossing the Bogor botanical garden, then the faint sound back in the recesses of my memory of the song The beautiful blue Danube. Although actually that's the only classic songs that I know. Kinda sad, because as a fan of music, I was not the fan belonged gedongan music school or music fans as possible. I enjoyed classical music, but rather limited to certain songs, which is not too serious. Sad but true.Addie MS, the famous conductor, with his Twilight Orchestra, aware of this. Visible from many of his efforts to try to popularize classical music, ranging from the school children to the other segments of society music fans. The efforts are commendable, but it must be recognized classical musicians are still limited in number and in addition without adequate funding support will be very difficult effort to be realized quickly. Public attention also seems not so in favor of this effort. One of the many problems it is facing, Jakarta itself as the capital of a great country, up to this time has not yet Concert Hall to be proud of. Maybe Jakarta is the only state capital that has no "Concert Hall".

Listening to classical music, it is also a problem in itself. Many people are fond of classical music say that, in listening to classical music performances, the audience should be disciplined in the sense that should not talk, can not clapping before the song was over entirely, let alone co-sing fun, if well-known songs coincidental. Too many rules, it may also inhibit classical music got the hearts of his fans.

Not much is known here, was classical music is currently being hit by a large wave of change, led by a man named Andre Rieu proficient violinist as well as Conductor of the Johann Strauss Orchestra. Andre Leon Marie Nicolas Rieu, his full name, was born in a small town in the Netherlands on October 1, 1949. Her father was also a conductor, and Andre Rieu himself started learning to play the violin at age 5 years not yet. He rebelled pakemnya performances of classical music.

 At every appearance, he actually invited the audience to participate, to take part in dance when he plays the song rhythmic waltz (in concert performances at the Royal Albert Hall London). Invites the audience to participate in singing together and even sang his song to rinse his mouth (in concert performances at the football stadium in Germany with a capacity of 18,000 people). Inviting the audience to dance along, while his band plays Irish folk songs with a famous violinist in Dublin (on pagelarannya in Northern Ireland). Inviting audience participation is key to the popularity of an Andre Rieu. Not only that, even on the sidelines of the show Andre Rieu also brings some fresh jokes interlude of a few players.  

Together with his band which was formed in 1987 with the name of the Johann Strauss Orchestra, now with the number of players over 50 musicians, Andre Rieu busy crossed the globe to meet the demand of the fans. Five years of his schedule is very solid. He had a gig in almost all countries in Europe, New York in the United States, Japan, Korea and Australia. He has already picked up two pieces of World Music Award and won 8 times platinum music award. Andre Rieu became so phenomenal thanks to the popularity which it obtained from the transgression of norms that have been commonly adopted for fans of classical music among other disciplines silent place pegelaran seat to enjoy the music. He appeared with a very neat outfit as worn by a classical musician and a conductor, but with body language and appearance were very sloppy in these measures that usually occurs in pegelaran classical music.

 Despite allegations, with an appearance like that Andre Rieu gained so many fans around the world. One breakthrough was considered eccentric, proved very successful in his mission earthing classical music. Many critics said that Andre Rieu which it should appear in the style of the melodramatic stage performances in classical music are brought, but he actually performed in the style of a "rock star", something very "eccentric" and inappropriate.  

However, the response of the general public was not able to stem these criticisms. He is now overwhelmed with so many requests from all over the world performing, music fans now is devoted to enjoying classical music of Johann Strauss Orchestra under the direction of Andre Rieu, the conductor as well as a proficient violinist with the display style of rock music star, while inviting all viewers to participate the rhythm of the song he played.  

July and August to September 2008 his full schedule in European cities such as Paris, Touluse, Berlin and others. November and December 2008 ago, Andre Rieu performing with a full concert tour in Australia, including Sydney, Melbourne, Perth and Brisbane. Classical music is on its way mem earth. The big question is, when Andre Rieu with the Johann Strauss Orchestra him to Indonesia?