Andre 1949 was born under the sign of Libra, the third child of his parents. His parents and their two young daughters moved from Amsterdam to Maastricht shortly before. (Andrew also has two brothers and a sister of another). Today, Andre Rieu has welcomed the beautiful capital of the Dutch province of Limburg, namely in Maastricht. André Rieu Albums
Andre 1954, his brothers and sisters grow only to classical music: symphonies, chamber music and opera. Inspired by his father, a professional conductor Andre started taking violin lessons at age five. AP: “. I had great difficulty with concentration in the beginning because my violin teacher was so beautiful and so intense that I fell in love with it and look at all the time, instead of listening to his instructions ”
After graduating from high school in 1967, first young talent continued his musical studies in violin at the Conservatory of Liege, Maastricht and then (until 1973). His teacher Jo Juda and Herman Krebbers.
Andre Rieu in 1974, he moved to Brussels Conservatoire, where he trained with Andre Gertier violin.
As a student in 1975, Andrew married his “great love”, Marjorie. André Rieu mp3
Andre Rieu in 1977 he completed his musical education with distinction (First Prize) at the Brussels Conservatory.
1978 Their first child was born. His name is Mark. That same year, Andre Rieu formed his first orchestra, Maastricht Salon Orchestra, with whom he appears in the Netherlands, West Germany and even the United States. At the same time (until 1989), is hired as a violinist with the Limburg Symphony Orchestra.
Andre 1981 and the second son of Marjorie, Peter, was born. André Rieu Albums
Andre 1987 takes his Johann Strauss Orchestra. AR: “… Right now, we tried for 6 months before the start, there were only twelve musicians of today 43 years ago, 50 times at major venues “In the same year, the new leader of the orchestra and his wife found Andre Rieu Productions company.
Year 1988 is an important point: Andre Rieu and his Johann Strauss Orchestra give their first public concert. This is soon followed by a short visit, and also through the Benelux countries and West Germany.
1994 “From Holland with Love” album was released in the Netherlands, and something happened that no one thought possible: “From Holland with Love” is a waltz wave country. small AR: “This CD was the turning point for me Final figures one. is the “Second Waltz”, a beautiful waltz sad., in fact, the piece is called “Waltz No. 2 from Jazz Suite № 2″ by Dmitri Shostakovich, but itwould probably never been hit with a name like that. Marjorie came with the “Second Waltz” is the name at the time, and this is what became known as “. From Holland with Love “was the top 100 of the Netherlands. Album remained in the Top 10 in over a year! André Rieu Discography
1995 international football match in Amsterdam stadium, an intelligent man Maastricht fills the half-time with the “Second Waltz”. The fans in the stands of the power of music and sing with enthusiasm, as well as spectators. While Ajax eventually wins the match against Bayern Monaco, André Rieu receives thousands of new followers. After the first concert Musikhalle and several television appearances in Hamburg, “From Holland with Love”, published in Germany, where he was immediately sent to the graphics and the top 5 with ease. E ‘remained for several months in the weekly hit list drawn up by the media management and has received numerous gold and platinum records. André Rieu Lyrics
Andre Rieu in 1996, called the “Modern King of Waltz” by the media and the following: “I like Vienna,” and a live album “In Concert” on the European music market. Again, can declare arrays in many countries, even with the international pop icons like Madonna, for example. AR on “I Love Vienna”, “album” I love Vienna “is composed of two solo violin, which I particularly want to play.” Ich Zimbalklänge choir “gypsy melodies alive and” Meditation “from Thais by Jules Massenet, I played the last room of about 20 years, but I still find fascinating melodies. And when I’m onstage, I was always very clear sense that goes. right in the heart of the viewer also of course, what motivates and drives me to AR on “In Concert”: “.. Live CD is always something special, I think you really feel the atmosphere that filled the room, “In Concert” was recorded at the Concertgebouw Haarlem, a beautiful concert hall with a magnificent public. In addition, in 1996, André Rieu received the World Music Awards in Monte Carlo. André Rieu Songs
Hard work in 1997: Andre Rieu has little time for personal and family life, as he is constantly touring with the orchestra of Johann Strauss. A leader takes a long tour and fascinating orchestral musicians across half of Europe. However, it takes time to write “I love Christmas,” and then to satisfy the personal desire of music: “By making this CD, we chose the songs I heard on Christmas Day of my childhood , are very similar to me for Christmas. the house of my parents and many, many midnight masses I sang as a choirboy … ”
1998 The “Romantic Moments” album, “Waltz King” focuses on the dreamers, the romantic melodies. Set the “Love Theme from Romeo and Juliet.” Tone In addition, Andre Rieu at the moment to come with classics such as “Etude op.10″ by Chopin, Mozart’s “Adagio” and melancholy “Far From Home Largo” New World Symphony Antonin Dvorák.AR based on “Romantic Moments”: This CD is totally different from all other . I love listening to this music when I had time to dream. Although life is pretty hectic, I’m a romantic heart and love, peace and tranquility. Music by Antonin Dvorak makes me really happy in a good mood. ” André Rieu Lyrics
In 1999, the 100th anniversary of the death of Johann Strauss (June 3), Andre Rieu brings “100 Years” music “of Strauss.” I have such admiration for the composer, I just had to do with this album, “Finally, André and his orchestra leave the CD Millennium entitled” vacation “.
AR 2000 in “Beauty IS Life”: the creation is what we have really done all my life. As a child, I was trying to come with beautiful melodies, first violin and piano, then. This is the first time I let a waltz on a CD that I wrote with his brother, Jean-Philippe: The Life IS beautiful ” André Rieu Playlist
2001 First round in Japan. The construction of our study – we can produce CD-ROMs, videos, DVDs and events all on your own from scratch. The first product of our study “Dream”, shows a great success!
Andre 2002′s son, Peter enters into a business, with responsibility for all technical aspects of the production of concerts and recordings. The second product of our study, “Walzertraum” is available in seven versions of the world!
2003 Tour of Japan expanded to 17 concerts in 11 cities in Japan. As noted by Andrew 25 years on stage, an anniversary CD released in the fall, a romantic paradise. To allow his fans to celebrate, Andre is a haven in a romantic double CD, one of two CD-ROM to be present. CDs are very successful. Special Romantic Paradise is written in the Italian town of Cortona. André invites his fans around the world to participate in a special account for – three concerts – all free! Later in the beginning of the year preparing for a tour in the U.S. and Canada is scheduled for April / May 2004. André Rieu Songs
In early 2004, in 2004, appointed a special romantic haven for the Golden Rose. In July, Andrew makes a great concert for an audience of 18,000 Parkstad Limburg Stadium in Kerkrade. This statement led to a CD and DVD: The Flying Dutchman.
After the 2005 New Year concert at the Arena in Cologne on 1 January and a successful tour in the winter in Germany, Austria and France in the spring of 2005 flies ‘Flying Dutchman’ with his band in the U.S. States and Canada for a tour of 19 concerts. After another successful series of Andrew shakes his hometown of Maastricht at the base of three fabulous summer concerts on the Vrijthof. CD and DVD of the concert will be broadcast later this year. André Rieu Lyrics
2006 year began in the traditional way, with a winter tour in Germany. In March, Andre has toured in France and in the months of April and May, is back in the U.S. and Canada. Tour included 25 cities, making it the largest U.S. / Canada tour ever! In July, Andre Rieu opens new office in New York. In the same month also proved to be the busiest month before. In Vienna, a special magic was recorded in the courtyard of Schönbrunn Palace, was the biggest production ever undertaken in the context of concern about Andre Rieu. During the week, Andre waltzes his hometown of Maastricht on their feet with three concerts in the summer night that ends with an exceptional view of the Harlem Gospel Choir. A week later, he joined the choir as Andre on stage in his hometown, New York, where the second special was recorded in the famous Radio City Music Hall. That night, Andrew and his band won the hearts of thousands of Americans in a few hours, causing the roof of the famous theater in New York. The two events appear on the DVD, the new CD is reflected in special New York. September 2006: four concerts in Tokyo. October, November, December: Concert on the West Coast of the United States, Canada, Germany and Belgium. Andre Rieu live up to its nickname, The Flying Dutchman, more than ever!
In the 2007 report of the U.S. tour in 2006 has shown on Dutch television as a series of six programs in the month of January. They were later released as a DVD entitled “André Rieu on his way to New York ZDF television channel aired a special music.” Meine Welt ist die Musik “, showing André in Tuscany, Venice, Vienna, Paris and Maastricht. This special German music was released on DVD later this year as” romantic. “Andre Rieu and his orchestra on tour in March in Germany, Austria , Switzerland, Belgium and France, then in the spring tour of America and Canada. As in previous years, re-André gave a series of summer evening concerts on the Vrijthof in Maastricht. September, Andre Rieu with the Harlem Gospel Choir performed at the Gelredome in Arnhem. Concert in the Efteling amusement park, it was shown in two parts in German and Dutch television. Reality TV has been made preparations for this offer. Andre Rieu fall visited Australia to promote his concerts in 2008, which led to the popularity Rieu: Andre in October became the first artist in history has 9 DVD-ROM in the top 10! Then double CD and DVD “In Wonderland” was recorded at Efteling. December 15 and 14 Andre Rieu played at Rogers Centre in Toronto, Canada, the largest indoor stadium in the world, Vienna is located in the reproduction of the evening’s Schönbrunn Palace in Vienna. It was a setback for the big “World Tour Stage: romantic night in Vienna. André Rieu Songs mp3
2008 Grand World Stadium Tour “A Romantic Night in Vienna arrived in Europe too! With a series representing a size copy of the imperial palace of Schönbrunn (the largest mobile stage in the world) Andre Rieu and his Johann Strauss Orchestra played together more 250 artists from Düsseldorf, Leipzig, Amsterdam, Paris and Brussels. concerts were a great success. Concerts featuring the Platinum Tenors of the Vienna State Opera, the Vienna Debutantes 80, the golden coach with Sissi and Emperor Franz Joseph Vienna and Figures Skating Association. André Rieu in March found .. a new record in Australia, when the element millionth was sold in Australia is strongly influenced by Andre Rieu April 7, 2008 Andre Rieu and his Johann Strauss Orchestra received a gold medal of honor by the Mayor Gerd Leers of Maastricht -. the highest honor that the city has to offer throughout the fall of Australia. . Rieu broke the record after record sales of his CDs, especially the DVD It was the most successful artist in 2007 and 2008, over 2 million copies by the end of 2008. Rieu From mid-November tour of Australia with over 500 people, with a copy of Schönbrunn Palace with them. nearly 300,000 people came to his concert “Down Under. Melbourne concert, attended by more than 38 000, was broadcast live on Australian television and the Netherlands. “Live in Australia DVD was released worldwide in 2008 became the top, Andre Rieu and his orchestra at the end of the year was the only classical musician in the top ten of Pollstar – … An important annual ranking the best-selling acts in the world, only the Waltz King of artists are big names like Madonna and the police.
2009 Following the tradition started in 2009 with several successful concerts of Christmas in Cologne Arena, followed by a tour in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. In March, a Japanese tour was planned. In April, May and June Rieu once again toured America and Canada for 24 concerts. At the end of 2009, Rieu is Australia, this time the scene of a tour through all major cities. In late January, the trip was almost exhausted. In the cities of Melbourne and Sydney, there was a possibility of additional concert. Andre is 60 years old and became a grandfather for at least three times! He grew up in 6 Number 2 in the charts for Billboard’s best selling round the world. In America, it is again the best-selling classical artist of the year. In December, Andrew has played with artists like Michael Buble and Lady Gaga for the Queen Elizabeth II of England.
2010 After the execution of the Queen of England, this year, Andrew has played for Dutch Queen Beatrix in the caves of Valkenburg. It was the occasion of the 125th anniversary of the Dutch tourist office organization (VVV). In April, Andrew won in South Africa. Despite the arduous journey of Europe because of the “volcanic ash” was a successful tour with concerts in Sun City, Durban and Cape Town. Even in soap operas this year has produced products of this tour in South Africa, “Andre Rieu on the road to South Africa.” In January, Andrew broke the record of Nigel Kennedy 20 years in England, becoming the first artist is reached. 2 on the pop charts with the classic album. Andrew earlier in the Classical Brit Awards and the UK tour is planned for September. As if this were not enough, there are two towers in the U.S. and Canada this year to tour Australia and New Zealand, and gives no less than 8 concerts in Maastricht Vrijthof. June 11th TV special was the German Mainau “island of flowers”. Although more than half of the year, Andrew has already received several awards, including the price of platinum in South Africa and most of European culture Price (Charlemagne Medal), for which so many people.