What is André Rieu's middle name?
Léon Marie Nicolas
What is André Rieu's full name?
André Léon Marie Nicolas Rieu
André Rieu date of birth:
October 1, 1949
How old is André Rieu?
76
Where was André Rieu born?
Maastrict, Holland
André Rieu body shape:
Athletic
What color is André Rieu's hair?
Brown - Light
André Rieu distinctive features:
He speaks (in order of fluency) Dutch, English, German, French, Italian and Spanish., Stradivarius violin that he carries around
Is André Rieu gay or straight?
Straight
What religion is André Rieu?
Christian
What is André Rieu's ethnicity?
White
What is André Rieu nationality?
Dutch
What is André Rieu's occupation?
Musician, Violinist, Conductor
André Rieu claim to fame:
Introducing Classical music to pop music
What genre is André Rieu's work?
Waltz, Classical, Classical crossover, Easy listening
What instruments does André Rieu play?
Violin
André Rieu family:
Marc Rieu (son), Pierre Rieu (son), Marjorie Rieu (wife)
Who has André Rieu worked with?
Johann Strauss Orchestra
Short 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. Together they have turned classical and waltz music into a worldwide concert touring act, as successful as some of the biggest global pop and rock music acts. For his work, Rieu has been awarded such honours as the Order of the Netherlands Lion by the Netherlands, the Knight of the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres by France, and the Honorary Medal by his native Province of Limburg.