| First Name |
Andre
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| Middle Name |
Léon Marie Nicolas
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| Last Name |
Rieu
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| Full Name at Birth |
André Léon Marie Nicolas Rieu
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| Alternative Name |
André Léon Marie Nicolas Rieu, André Rieu
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| Birthday |
1st October, 1949
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| Birthplace |
Maastricht, Limburg, Netherlands
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| Build |
Athletic
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| Hair Color |
Brown - Light
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| Distinctive Feature |
He speaks (in order of fluency) Dutch, English, German, French, Italian and Spanish., Stradivarius violin that he carries around
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| Zodiac Sign |
Libra
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| Sexuality |
Straight
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| Religion |
Christian
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| Ethnicity |
White
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| Nationality |
Dutch
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| Occupation Text |
Musician, Violinist, Conductor
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| Occupation |
Musician
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| Claim to Fame |
Introducing Classical music to pop music
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| Music Genre (Text) |
Waltz, Classical, Classical crossover, Easy listening
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| Music Genre |
Classical
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| Origin |
Maastricht, Netherlands
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| Year(s) Active |
1978–present
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| Music Style |
Easy Listening, Waltz, Classical Crossover
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| Music Mood |
Soothing, Elegant, Sophisticated, Restrained, Refined/Mannered, Lush, Dramatic, Tender, Intimate, Sweet, Delicate, Lively, Gentle, Romantic, Ambitious, Warm, Relaxed, Liner Notes
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| Instrument (text) |
Violin, 1667 Stradivarius, Captain Saville
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| Record Label |
Denon Records, Philips
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| Associated Acts |
Hayley Westenra, Carla Maffioletti, Mirusia Louwerse, Sir Anthony Hokins, Suzan Erens, Kimmy Skota, Carmen Monarcha, The Platin Tenors
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| Official Websites |
http://www.andrerieu.com/
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| Family Member |
Marc Rieu (son), Pierre Rieu (son), Marjorie Rieu (wife)
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| Associated People |
Johann Strauss Orchestra
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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. He and his orchestra 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. He resides in his native Maastricht.
