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André Rieu
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André Rieu

André Rieu is a classical artist from Netherlands. 132 releases are catalogued on Riffiter.

Classical · Netherlands · Best classical albums

132
Releases
1989–2026
Active years

Discography

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On A Blue Evening with Andre Rieu cover

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On A Blue Evening with Andre Rieu

2008 · 14 tracks

Singles & EPs

24

Live & compilations

17

Collaborators

1

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André Rieu at a glance

Born in
Maastricht
From
Kingdom of the Netherlands
Active since
1978
Instruments
violin
Labels
Philips Records, Denon
Educated at
Royal Conservatory of Brussels, Maastricht Academy of Music, Royal Conservatory of Liège
Children
Pierre Rieu
Parents
André Rieu, Sr.

Facts from Wikidata (CC0). Children listed are those with their own public record, so the list may be incomplete.

About

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. The name Rieu is of French Huguenot origin. He began studying violin at the age of five. His father, of the same name, was conductor of the Maastricht Symphony Orchestra. From a very young age he developed a fascination with orchestra. He studied violin at the Conservatoire Royal in Liège and at the Conservatorium Maastricht, (1968–1973). His teachers included Jo Juda and Herman Krebbers. From 1974 to 1977, he attended the Music Academy in Brussels, studying with André Gertler, finally receiving his degree "Premier Prix" from the Royal Conservatory of Brussels. At University he performed the Gold And Silver Waltz by Franz Lehár. Encouraged by the audience reaction he decided to pursue the waltz form. Rieu formed the Maastricht Salon Orchestra and performed as a violinist with the Limburg Symphony Orchestra. In 1987, he created the Johann Strauss Orchestra and his own production company. Since then, his melodramatic stage performances and rock-star demeanor have for some been associated with a revival of the waltz music category.

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André Rieu plays a 1667 Stradivarius violin. In September 2007 Rieu performed in Australia for the first time solo, without his Orchestra at the Sandringham Hotel, in the Melbourne bayside suburb of Sandringham playing "My Way" and "Waltzing Matilda"—and the next day appeared at Sydney's Arena Cove, Warringah Mall Shopping Centre with the same set. In April 2009 (Dublin)/June 2009 (Ireland), he made a cameo appearance as himself on "Ramsay Street" in the long-running Australian soap opera Neighbours. Rieu released his latest CD Music of the night in November 2013.

André Rieu in brief

How many André Rieu releases are on Riffiter?
132 releases are catalogued, spanning 1989 to 2026.
What genre is André Rieu?
André Rieu is catalogued under Classical.
What is the most recent André Rieu release on Riffiter?
Macarena (Live in Maastricht 2025), released in 2026.
Does André Rieu have children?
Pierre Rieu is a child of André Rieu on public record.

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