André Rieu

André Rieu
Rieu in 2010
Background information
Birth nameAndré Léon Marie Nicolas Rieu
Born (1949-10-01) 1 October 1949
Maastricht, Netherlands
GenresClassical, Classical crossover, Waltz, Easy listening
Occupation(s)Violinist, Conductor, Entrepreneur, Arranger
InstrumentsViolin, 1667 Stradivarius, Captain Saville
Years active1978–present
LabelsDenon Records, Philips
Spouse
Marjorie Kochmann
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(m. 1975)​
Websitewww.andrerieu.com

André Léon Marie Nicolas Rieu (Dutch: [ˈɑndreː riˈjøː], French: [ɑ̃dʁe ʁjø]; born 1 October 1949) is a Dutch violinist and conductor best known as the founder of the waltz-playing Johann Strauss Orchestra.

Rieu and his orchestra tour worldwide, often playing in stadiums. He resides in his native Maastricht, where he also regularly performs at the Vrijthof.

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