André Rieu
Biography
André Léon Marie Nicolas Rieu (born 1 October 1949) is a Dutch violinist and conductor best known for creating the waltz-playing Johann Strauss Orchestra. Rieu and his orchestra have turned classical and waltz music into a worldwide concert touring act. He resides in his native Maastricht. The name Rieu is of French Huguenot origin, though both of Rieu's parents were Roman Catholic. André was born to Andries Antonie Rieu and is the third of six children. Rieu's father was conductor of the Maastricht Symphony Orchestra. Showing early promise, André began studying violin at the age of five. From a very early age, he developed a fascination with orchestra. He studied violin at the Conservatoire Royal in Liège and at the Conservatorium Maastricht, (1968–1973), studying under Jo Juda and Herman Krebbers. From 1974 to 1977, he attended the Music Academy in Brussels, studying with André Gertler. He completed his training with the distinction "Premier Prix" from the Royal Conservat...
Known For
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Andre Rieu : Falling In Love In Maastricht
2016
André Rieu's 2024 Christmas Concert: Gold and Silver
2024
André Rieu - 70 Years Young
2020
Andre Rieu : Songs From My Heart
2005
Andre Rieu : Home For Christmas
2012
André Rieu - Live in Bucharest
2015
André Rieu - Das große Konzert 2019
2019
Andre Rieu : Magic Of The Musicals
2014
André Rieu Magical Maastricht - Together in Music
2020
Andre Rieu : Love In Venice
2014
Andre Rieu : Coronation Concert
2013
André Rieu - Power of Love
2024
André Rieu - Christmas Around the World
2005
André Rieu - Christmas Down Under - Live from Sydney
2019
André Rieu - I lost my Heart in Heidelberg
2009
André Rieu's 2025 Christmas Concert - Merry Christmas
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Andre Rieu : Christmas In London
2016
André Rieu - Love is All Around
2023
André Rieu - Love in Maastricht
2019
Andre Rieu - New Year's Eve Punch
2003
André Rieu - New Year's in Vienna
2005
André Rieu - Under The Stars: Live In Maastricht V
2012
Wedding at the Opera
2009
André Rieu - The Homecoming
2006
André Rieu - Romantic Paradise Live in Italy
2003
André Rieu - And The Waltz Goes On
2011
André Rieu - La vie est belle
2003
André Rieu - Greatest Hits
2009
André Rieu - Magic of the Violin
2015
Andre Rieu : The Flying Dutchman
2005
Andre Rieu : Roses From The South
2010
André Rieu - Live in Australia
2008
Andre Rieu : Gala - Live In De Arena
2010
André Rieu - Live in Dublin 2023
2023
Andre Rieu : Love Around The World
2002
Andre Rieu : Live In Maastricht 3
2009
Andre Rieu : Live In New York
2007
Andre Rieu : The Magic Of Maastricht
2017
André Rieu's 2018 Maastricht Concert
2018
André Rieu - New York Memories
2006