André Rieu
Date of birth: 1949-10-01
Place of birth: Maastricht, Limburg, Netherlands
Known for: Acting
Also known as:
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 Conservatory of Brussels. He married Marjorie Kochmann in 1975. She has been a language teacher and has written compositions. They have two sons. He speaks six languages: Dutch, English, German, French, Italian and Spanish. Rieu created the Johann Strauss Orchestra in 1987 and began with 12 members, giving its first concert on 1 January 1988. As of 2020, he performs with between 50 and 60 musicians. Rieu plays a 1667 Stradivarius violin. Rieu and his orchestra have appeared throughout Europe, North and South America, Japan, and Australia. In 2008, Rieu's tour featured a full-size reproduction of Empress Sisi's Castle, the biggest stage to have gone on tour at that time. For two weeks in 2013, one of the channels of the BSkyB group, Sky Arts 2 in the UK, was renamed as Sky Arts Rieu. Between 30 March and 14 April 2013 Sky Arts Rieu broadcast Rieu concerts and documentaries 24 hours per day. Rieu also composed music for the 2014 film Tuscan Wedding. Source: Article "André Rieu" from Wikipedia in English, licensed under CC-BY-SA 3.0.
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Andre Rieu - Live In Tuscany
2004-03-17
Andre Rieu : Gala - Live In De Arena
2010-01-01
Andre Rieu in a live gala concert in the Amsterdam Arena featuring the Platin Tenors, Marusia Louwer
André Rieu - Live in Australia
2008-12-13
On a beautiful Melbourne evening in November 2008, an audience of nearly 40,000 witnessed the show o
André Rieu: Love Is All Around
2023-07-29
The King of the Waltz invites you to his all-new cinema concert Love is All Around, from his beautif
André Rieu - Live at the Royal Albert Hall
2002-06-30
Andre Rieu performs a diverse array of tunes originally performed by Strauss, Glenn Miller and The A
Andre Rieu : The Flying Dutchman
2005-11-08
Capping a year of touring which took André and his orchestra around the world The Flying Dutchman wa
Andre Rieu - New Year's in Vienna
2005-10-25
What could be more magical than Andre Rieu and his world famous Johann Strauss Orchestra performing
Andre Rieu - Au Zenith de Paris
2000-09-19
André Rieu - And The Waltz Goes On
2011-10-31
Once again a fantastic DVD from André Rieu: two-and-a-half hours of heart-warming music and fabulous
Andre Rieu : Live In Vienna
2008-09-30
Live In Vienna: A concert with André Rieu on the square in front of the imperial Hofburg Palace in t
Andre Rieu - Christmas Around the World
2005-12-19
Classical performer André Rieu treats his fans to 23 festive tracks with this Christmas release. Rie
Andre Rieu : Live In New York
2007-09-04
André Rieu returns with an all-new blockbuster show from New York's iconic landmark theater Radio Ci
Andre Rieu - 100 Years of Strauss
2003-01-28
Performing some of Strauss's most popular waltzes, André Rieu's stunning orchestra travel to a huge
Andre Rieu : Live In Maastricht 3
2009-08-28
André is back home in Maastricht! He is returning to the Vrijthof Square for a traditional summer ev
Andre Rieu : Live In Dublin 2003
2003-11-05
André conquers Ireland... and the Irish steal André's heart! The unique encounter resulted in this C
Andre Rieu : Songs From My Heart
2005-12-01
Revisit André Rieu’s spectacular midsummer night concerts in the Vrijthof square by watching this fa
Andre Rieu : Home For Christmas
2012-12-10
Filmed in Maastricht in 2011, the celebrated Dutch violinist and composer plays a selection of his f
André Rieu - Under The Stars: Live In Maastricht V
2012-05-01
Fall in love again with André Rieu and his Johann Strauss Orchestra as they bring you a colourful co
Andre Rieu : Fiesta Mexicana
2011-05-03
Join André Rieu on his global adventures in Fiesta Mexicana as he finally recovers from illness to d
Andre Rieu : Roses From The South
2010-11-25
Themed around Johan Strauss' famous waltz of the same name, Roses From The South sees Andre venturin
André Rieu - The 100 Greatest Moments
2008-09-29
Following the unprecedented success of “The 100 Most Beautiful Melodies”, we follow-up with its comp
Andre Rieu : & Friends
2013-09-01
"If you can't come to Maastricht, we'll come to you," says Andre himself. "Come and enjoy the music
André Rieu - Happy Days are Here Again!
2022-08-27
The wait is over! After two long years, Maestro André Rieu is performing again in his hometown of Ma
André Rieu - At Schonbrunn Vienna
2006-11-03
This DVD beautifully recreates for you the musical spectacle that took place in the courtyard in fro
Wedding at the Opera
2009-02-19
A concert with André Rieu which takes place in one of the most beautiful opera houses in the world,
André Rieu - Live In Maastricht II
2008-06-30
André is home again! Back in his home town of Maastricht in time for the traditional summer evening
Andre Rieu : Live In Brazil
2013-05-14
Everyone knows the Samba is the National Dance of Brazil - but that changed in 2012 when André Rieu
Andre Rieu : Coronation Concert
2013-08-26
On April 30th 2013 millions of Dutch people dressed in their national colour oranje gathered all aro
André Rieu - I lost my Heart in Heidelberg
2009-11-19
Andre Rieu and the Johan Strauss Orchestra performing live in Heidelberg in 2009.
André Rieu - My African Dream
2010-08-05
The story of Andre Rieu's first journey to Africa, the discovery of soloist Kimmi Skota and the shee
André Rieu - La vie est belle
2003-01-28
The premiere of the world tour "La vie est belle" was one of the finest outdoor theaters in the worl
Andre Rieu - New Year's Eve Punch
2003-12-30
What would you say to an evening of partying with music, song and above all, lots of fun, leaving yo
André Rieu - A Midsummer Night's Dream: Live in Maastricht
2010-09-22
After a successful South African tour in 2010, the Vrijthof concerts were all about Africa that year
André Rieu's White Christmas
2023-12-02
For many people, Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year. This year the Christmas joy start
Andre Rieu : Live In Sydney
2009-12-10
André Rieu & his Johann Strauss Orchestra entertained a packed audience at Acer Arena in Sydney. The
Andre Rieu : In Wonderland
2007-01-01
To the music of Thus spake Zarathustra the gates open to reveal an enchanting, fairy-tale world. The
André Rieu - Romantic Paradise Live in Italy
2003-01-13
While on a short holiday in Italy with family and friends, I found myself visiting a small town in T
Andre Rieu : Magic Of The Musicals
2014-05-26
The Dutch violinist and the Johann Strauss Orchestra perform a number of musical hits. André Rieu is
Andre Rieu : Love In Venice
2014-11-10
The Vrijthof concerts have been going for ten years and this anniversary was all the excuse André Ri
André Rieu - Christmas Down Under - Live from Sydney
2019-11-01
André Rieu is thrilled to announce his romantic new DVD Christmas Down Under – Live from Sydney. Th
André Rieu - Live in Dublin 2023
2023-01-07
Visit the Emerald Isle in style with André Rieu in Dublin, the maestro’s first filmed concert in the
André Rieu - Magic Of the Violin
2015-05-04
André Rieu - Magic of The Violin
André Rieu - Christmas with André
2021-11-19
Let the magic of Christmas warm you up as you sing and dance to delightful carols, romantic waltzes
André Rieu - 2017 Maastricht Concert
2017-07-22
André Rieu - Live in Chile
2017-01-01
André Rieu - Love in Maastricht
2019-03-22
“Love in Maastricht” was recorded with 28 cameras on three nights, capturing the most emotional mome
Andre Rieu : The Best Of Live
2009-07-24
André Rieu - Maastricht 2014 (10th Anniversary Concert)
2014-09-15
The King of the Waltz stages a spectacular anniversary concert in the Netherlands' most romantic cit
Andre Rieu : The Magic Of Maastricht
2017-11-24
Thirty years’ Johann Strauss Orchestra, and on the Vrijthof square for the thirteenth year running.
Andre Rieu op Bloemeneiland Mainau
2015-06-25
André Rieu - The Homecoming
2006-01-06
Live in Maastricht, The Netherlands.
André Rieu - The Christmas I Love
2011-11-25
The Christmas I Love’ is a very special Christmas gift – a collection of some of the most tender car
Andre Rieu : Happy Birthday
2013-06-17
It always gives me great pleasure to host our summer evening concerts on the beautiful Vrijthof squa
Andre Rieu : Wonderful World
2015-07-18
Live coverage of the Dutch violinist and composer André Rieu's annual concert in his home town of Ma
André Rieu - Das große Konzert 2019
2019-07-25
Andre Rieu - Dreaming
2002-10-28
The title says it all: 'Dreaming'. The DVD is a collection of the world's most romantic melodies, mu
Andre Rieu : Love Around The World
2002-10-28
A portion of "Love Around The World" takes place on a beautiful cruise ship called the MS Deutchland
Andre Rieu - Worldtour Concert
2001-10-27
Andre Rieu : Gala Concert
2002-12-24
This Gala concert, recorded in December 2002 at Hamburg's Colour Line Arena, shows an energetic Andr
André Rieu - A dream come true
2009-10-28
This is not concert/music disk, it is much more, it has interviews with Andre' (in Dutch with subtit
André Rieu - Champagne Melodies
2009-08-24
Champagne, Strauss and celebration! André Rieu brings you a stirring concert of music to make your h
André Rieu - Moonlight Serenade
2011-10-28
The musical maestro himself André Rieu is back with his incredible new CD/DVD album Moonlight Serena
Andre Rieu - Romantic Moments
2005-10-28
PBS' most successful artist of the 2003 season returns with one of his most enchanting programs now
Andre Rieu - Love Songs
2005-10-28
Andre Rieu : Royal Dreams
2008-11-11
A stirring compilation of Andre Rieu's best performances at The Royal Albert Hall and the Berlin Wal
André Rieu - Power of Love
2024-02-01
Enjoy the summer evening concerts of André Rieu on the most romantic square in the Netherlands: the
Andre Rieu : Christmas In London
2016-12-09
Christmas is now more beautiful and cosy than ever! Experience Christmas in London, together with An
Andre Rieu : Falling In Love In Maastricht
2016-10-14
Live performance by Dutch violinist and composer André Rieu recorded at his annual concert in his ho
André Rieu's 2018 Maastricht Concert
2018-07-28
One of the most popular live acts in the world, the King of the Waltz André Rieu has announced that
André Rieu - King of the Waltz
2012-12-10
King of the Waltz Live Concert
André Rieu - New York Memories
2006-01-01
André Rieu - New Year's Concert from Sydney
2019-01-05
The King of Waltz André Rieu will bring to millions of fans across the world, his New Year’s concert
André Rieu - 70 Years Young
2020-01-04
70 Years Young is André Rieu’s ultimate concert featuring musical highlights chosen by the maestro h
André Rieu Magical Maastricht - Together in Music
2020-08-21
André Rieu’s Magical Maastricht celebrates 15 years of André’s glorious hometown concerts. The King
André Rieu - Romance
2007-01-01
01. The Godfather Waltz (N. Rota) 02. Romance Anonyme (Anonyme) 03. Lagune Waltz (J. Strauss) 04.
André Rieu: Home For the Holidays
2012-10-30
Andre Rieu and the Johann Strauss Vienna Orchestra will fill your home with a Home for the Holidays
André Rieu - Live in Bucharest
2015-01-01
André Rieu and his Johann Strauss orchestra - Live in Constitution Square, Bucharest. Special guest
André Rieu - Together Again
2021-08-28
The King of the Waltz has handpicked his all-time favourite show tunes, operatic arias and dance num
André Rieu's 2024 Christmas Concert: Gold and Silver
2024-12-06
Experience André's magical winter wonderland with 150 chandeliers and 50 candelabras. Christmas clas
André Rieu - Das große Open-Air-Konzert 2024
2024-10-26
André Rieu's 75th Birthday Celebration: The Dream Continues
2025-04-12
André Rieu celebrates his 75th Birthday! The King of the Waltz invites you to a boat party with him
André Rieu's 2025 Maastricht Concert: Waltz the Night Away!
2025-08-30
Step into a night of music, romance, and celebration with André Rieu’s Waltz the Night Away! An all-
Andre Rieu : Greatest Hits
2009-05-25
Limited edition of Andre Rieu's Greatest Hits music videos.
André Rieu - Walzertraum
2002-11-04
The André Rieu Walzertraum DVD features the Dutch violinist and his Johann Strauss Orchestra perform
Andre Rieu's 2025 Christmas Concert: Merry Christmas
André Rieu is back in Maastricht with a brand new show! Together with his 60-piece Johann Strauss Or
Christmas with André Rieu – Live in Maastricht
2025-12-18
André Rieu & His Johann Strauss Orchestra performing live in Maastricht (2019).
André Rieu - Live in Bahrain 2025
2025-12-30