ONE of the world’s most popular music artists and known to millions as ‘The King of Waltz’, André Rieu’s legendary annual Maastricht concert has become a firm fixture in the Event Cinema calendar.

Now André's 2016 Maastricht Concert will screen via satellite in over 500 cinemas in the UK on Saturday (7pm) and Sunday (3pm) including Christchurch Regent Centre.

Last year André Rieu’s Maastricht Concert set a new record for Event Cinema, becoming the highest grossing Music Concert in UK box office history, taking over £1 million in one night and surpassing previous box office records held by One Direction and Take That.

Set against the stunning medieval backdrop of the town square in André Rieu’s Dutch hometown, the spectacular Maastricht concert features the maestro in his element, with his famous 60-piece Johann Strauss Orchestra, sopranos, tenors and very special guests. André promises and delivers an unforgettable musical experience full of humour, fun and emotion for all ages.

In anticipation of the event Your Entertainment put five top questions to André:

1. What can the cinema audiences expect from your show this year?

A romantic evening full of humour, the world’s most beloved melodies, waltzes, many international soloists, fireworks and unforgettable moments.

2. Justin Bieber has his Beliebers, Taylor Swift has her Swifters. What nickname would you give to your devoted fans??

That’s a very difficult question. Maybe the “Waltzers”? But we play so much more than just waltzes. I will think about it and get back to you, haha! Or maybe we should start a vote!

3. You seem to be very connected with your live audience. What would you like to say to the fans that can't be there with you in Maastricht, but could potentially watch the show in their local cinema??

I hope they will enjoy the concerts as much as we do. It’s a fantastic opportunity to “join” us in Maastricht. I just hope everyone will have a lot of fun.

4. You recently composed a Windsor Waltz for the Queen’s 90th birthday, where did you get your inspiration from? ?

The music was inspired by some of the greatest British melodies, like Rule Britannia and of course your great national anthem. At first you hear heralds announce her, then she comes in and then she waltzes all night long just as Queen Victoria did in the time when the waltz was still forbidden.

5. It’s clear that you love all the pieces you pick for your performances – but is there one that has a special place in your heart?

It’s always a piece I play in that moment. But there’s one piece, which I play every night and which I have loved since I was five years old: The Beautiful Blue Danube by Johann Strauss. Every night I invite my audience to get up from their seats and dance to it in the aisles.

Please click the links below to find a special video message from André:

23&24 July: https://youtu.be/PgghKbvUs-M

23 July only: https://youtu.be/UVZvbCoMnB0