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André Rieu

André Léon Marie Nicolas Rieu (lang; 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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André Rieu

André Rieu bei seinem Konzert im Düsseldorfer ISS Dome am 10. Januar 2009

Karl-Heinz Meurer (- Charlie1965nrw 21:47, 11. Jan. 2009 (CET)) · Charlie1965nrw · digitales Foto, selbst fotografiert · CC BY-SA 3.0

Name
André Rieu
Birth Name
André Léon Marie Nicolas Rieu
Born
1 October 1949
Birthplace
Maastricht, Netherlands
Occupation
Violinist, conductor, entrepreneur, arranger
Full name
André Léon Marie Nicolas Rieu.
Nationality
Kingdom of the Netherlands.
Fields
classical music and waltz.
Education
Maastricht Academy of Music, Royal Conservatory of Brussels and Royal Conservatory of Liège.
Teachers
Jo Juda, Herman Krebbers and André Gertler.
Honours
Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres, Charlemagne Medal for European Media, Honour in Gold for Services to the Republic of Austria, Goldene Stimmgabel, Knight of the Order of the Netherlands Lion and Classic Brit Awards.
Languages
Dutch, English and German.

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