André Rieu
Dutch violinist and conductor (born 1949) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Not to be confused with André Riou.
André Léon Marie Nicolas Rieu (Dutch: [ˈɑndreː riˈjøː], French: [ɑ̃dʁe ʁjø]; born 1 October 1949) is a Dutch violinist and conductor best known for creating the waltz-playing Johann Strauss Orchestra.
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Background information | |
Birth name | André Léon Marie Nicolas Rieu |
Born | (1949-10-01) 1 October 1949 (age 74) Maastricht, Netherlands |
Genres | Classical, Classical crossover, Waltz, Easy listening |
Occupation(s) | Violinist, Conductor, Entrepreneur |
Instrument(s) | Violin, 1667 Stradivarius, Captain Saville |
Years active | 1978–present |
Labels | Denon Records, Philips |
Spouse(s) |
Marjorie Kochmann (m. 1975) |
Website | www.andrerieu.com |
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Rieu and his orchestra have turned classical and waltz music into a worldwide concert touring act.[1] He resides in his native Maastricht.[2]