André Rieu writes new waltz for Queen’s 90th birthday
What better way to honour the Queen’s 90th birthday than with a new song? André Rieu has penned a new piece titled “The Windsor Waltz” for his new album, Magic of the Waltz to pay homage to the UK’s longest-reigning monarch.
Drawing inspiration from "Rule Britannia" and "God Save The Queen", Rieu spoke to Classic FM about his homage to Her Majesty. “You hear heralds announce her, then you hear her entrance and then she waltzes, all night long, like Queen Victoria did in Strauss's time, when the waltz was still forbidden!”
Watch the video above to hear the stunning song for yourself.
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