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About André Rieu
André Rieu, also known by the nickname "King of the Waltz", is a renowned Dutch violinist, conductor and entrepreneur known for being the founder of the Johann Strauss Orchestra. He is regarded as one of the most successful classical musicians of all time.
Personal Life
He got married to Marjorie Rieu in 1975. Two sons were born to the marriage.
Achievements
Over the years, he has been the recipient of numerous awards and honors, including multiple World Music Awards. In 2002, he was made knight of the Order of the Dutch Lion.
Billboard magazine named him the most successful male touring artist of the first half of 2009.
According to Billboard magazine, his 2014 world tour outsold that of many famous rock and pop music acts such as Beyoncé, Metallica and Rod Stewart.
Trivia
He began learning how to play the violin when he was only 5 years old.
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F.A.Q. about André Rieu
When is his birthday?
André Rieu's birthday is on October 1, 1949.
In how many days is his birthday?
Andre's birthday is in 161 days
How old is he?
He is 74 years old.
Where is Andre from?
He was born in Maastricht, Netherlands.