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CodeDS/UK/2146
NameRieu; André (1 October 1949); Dutch violinist and conductor
Variations of NameAndré Léon Marie Nicolas Rieu
Dates1 October 1949
GenderMale
Place of Birth/OriginMaastricht, Netherlands (born)
RelationshipsSon of Andries Antonie Rieu (conductor of the Maastricht Symphony Orchestra)
Husband of Marjorie Kochmann
BiographyAndré Rieu 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.

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