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André Rieu facts: the Dutch violinist’s wife, concerts, net worth and his Johann Strauss Orchestra
4 August , | Updated: 4 August ,
André Rieu, King of the Waltz, is one of today’s most successful classical performing artists.
Andre rieu biography wikipedia tagalog André Léon Marie Nicolas Rieu (Dutch: [ˈɑndreː riˈjøː], French: [ɑ̃dʁe ʁjø]; born 1 October ) 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. [1]. He resides in his native Maastricht. [2].Here’s everything you need to know about the Dutch violinist and his Johann Strauss Orchestra.
Dutch violinist André Rieu, who puts on the world’s most elaborate waltz extravaganzas, is credited with heralding a global revival of the waltz, inspiring fans around the world with his music.
Today, he is one of the biggest solo male touring artists in the world, outselling on occasion AC/DC, Bruce Springsteen and even Coldplay with his shows.
From his upcoming concerts to his famed Maastricht castle, here’s everything you need to know about André Rieu.
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When was André Rieu born?
André Léon Marie Nicolas Rieu was born on 1 October in Maastricht, Netherlands.
On 1 October , he will turn 74 years old.
Rieu was born the third of six children. His father, Andries Antonie Rieu, was the conductor of the Maastricht Symphony Orchestra. A young André showed plenty of musical promise, taking up the violin from age five.
Growing up, Rieu learned to speak six languages: Dutch, English, German, French, Italian and Spanish.
Read more: André Rieu donates £k to provide music lessons for 1, children
Who is André Rieu’s wife?
André Rieu has been married to his wife, Marjorie Rieu, for 47 years (as he told us in the exclusive Valentine’s Day video below).
Andre rieu biography wikipedia tagalog version André Rieu, King of the Waltz, is one of today’s most successful classical performing artists. Here’s everything you need to know about the Dutch violinist and his Johann Strauss Orchestra.Marjorie has taught languages, and written her own music. She rarely appears in public with André and once said in an interview that she doesn’t want to be defined by her husband.
Mr and Mrs Rieu have two sons and five grandchildren.
André Rieu's Valentine's Day video
Where does André Rieu live?
André Rieu lives with his wife, Marjorie, in a castle built in in his hometown of Maastricht in the Netherlands.
Rieu visited the castle for his childhood piano lessons, and dreamed he would one day fill it with chandeliers and paintings, and live in it.
That dream is now a reality, and the star holds his interviews and receives his guests at the Castle ‘de Torentjes’.
The violinist granted Classic FM exclusive, intimate access to his Maastricht castle in – see all the photos here.
André Rieu’s concerts and how to get tickets
At an André Rieu concert, you’re just as likely to hear a Strauss waltz, as you are an orchestrated rendition of Lou Bega’s Mambo No
“My concerts are about joy and love!” Rieu once said of his famed around-the-world concerts, which have enormous productions involving, often, an open-air setting, large audience, and soloists alongside The Johann Strauss Orchestra (tickets here).
Many of Rieu’s concerts are filmed for cinema streams and DVD releases, and the performances will often go viral afterwards, with millions of views on YouTube.
“People often ask me ‘how do you choose your program?’ – the answer is: with my heart.
I love Johann Strauss but I am also fascinated by Andrew Lloyd Webber or Bruce Springsteen,” he added.
Andre rieu children My life is simply music, music is what we are always doing, and it never gets boring! Even as a child, I was fascinated by the world of music. My father was a conductor, and I remember the huge orchestra and the wonderful sound it made, all those bows moving together - I thought it was fantastic.“We should stop limiting ourselves with categories and boundaries – not just in terms of music but in our lives in general.”
Watch Rieu perform the ‘Macarena’ with Los Del Rio, and just try not to crack a smile.
André Rieu ft. Los Del Rio - Macarena
André Rieu’s Johann Strauss Orchestra
André Rieu’s biggest accomplishment is arguably his waltz-playing Johann Strauss Orchestra, the largest private orchestra in the world, completely privately owned and funded.
He founded the ensemble in , and its initial 12 members gave its first concert on 1 January As of , the Johann Strauss Orchestra has 50 to 60 members, and tours throughout Europe, Australia, North and South America, and Japan.
Rieu himself always performs solo in front of the orchestra, conducting them and playing his Stradivarius violin.
Read more: André Rieu’s top 10 waltzes of all time
André Rieu - The Beautiful Blue Danube
Did André Rieu buy a castle and what’s his net worth?
André Rieu’s net worth is estimated to be around $40 million (£ million).
However, he previously admitted that the lavish £24 million fairy tale castle he designed for his concert in Schönbrunn, Vienna, left him bankrupt.
What is André Rieu doing now?
André Rieu is on tour in with his Johann Strauss Orchestra and has upcoming concerts across Europe and the US.
The violinist regularly releases albums and DVDs on his record label, Universal Music, including Happy Together () and Silver Bells (), both recorded with The Johann Strauss Orchestra.
In January , Classic FM’s Chart of the Century revealed that André Rieu was among the best-selling classical artists since the year
Since he started performing on stage more than 30 years ago until , when he developed a viral ear infection, André claims he had never fallen ill.
He even went to the doctor because he was so concerned, but the doctor allegedly said: “Mr Rieu, you are a miracle. Your heart beats in ¾ time.” No wonder he is so good at waltzing
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