André Rieu
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Summary
André Rieu was born on October 1, 1949[1], in Maastricht[2]. He has worked as a conductor[3], violinist[4], record producer[5], music arranger[6], and actor[7]. He ranks in the top 0.52% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (21,076 views/month, #5,230 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Father: André Rieu, Sr.[9]
- Child: Pierre Rieu[10]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of the Netherlands[11]
- Native language: Dutch[12]
- Educated at: Maastricht Academy of Music[13], Royal Conservatory of Brussels[14], Royal Conservatory of Liège[15]
- Award received: Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres[16], Charlemagne Medal for European Media[17], Honour in Gold for Services to the Republic of Austria[18], Goldene Stimmgabel[19], Knight of the Order of the Netherlands Lion[20], Classic Brit Awards[21], Pablo Neruda Order of Artistic and Cultural Merit[22]
- Sex or gender: male[23]
- Genre: classical music[24], waltz[25]
- Record label: Denon[26], Philips Records[27]
- Discography: André Rieu discography[28]
- Commons category: André Rieu jr.[29]
- Residence: Maastricht[30]
- Family name: Rieu[31]
- Given name: André[32]
- Official website: http://www.andrerieu.com/[33]
- Topic's main category: Category:André Rieu jr.[34]
- Student of: Jo Juda[35], Herman Krebbers[36], André Gertler[37]
- Instrument: violin[38]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Dutch[39], English[40], German[41], French[42], Italian[43], Spanish[44], Limburgish language[45]
- Birth name: André Léon Marie Nicolas Rieu[46]
- Name in native language: André Rieu[47]
Product Details
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MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia
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Type: Person[48]
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Country: NL[49]
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Began / founded: 1949-10-01[50]
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Genre(s): classical, classical crossover, easy listening, waltz[51]
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Community tags: classical, classical crossover, easy listening, tour d amour, waltz[52]
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MusicBrainz ID: 0eaa4a38-6bc3-46aa-91be-563f1fa86e16[53]
Why It Matters
André Rieu has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[54] He is known by 19 alternative names across languages and contexts.[55]
FAQs
Where was André Rieu born?
André Rieu was born in Maastricht[2].
Who were André Rieu's parents?
André Rieu's father was André Rieu, Sr.[9].
What did André Rieu do for work?
André Rieu worked as a conductor[3], violinist[4], record producer[5], music arranger[6], and actor[7].
Where did André Rieu go to school?
André Rieu was educated at Maastricht Academy of Music[13], Royal Conservatory of Brussels[14], and Royal Conservatory of Liège[15].
What awards did André Rieu receive?
Honors received include Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres[16], Charlemagne Medal for European Media[17], Honour in Gold for Services to the Republic of Austria[18], and Goldene Stimmgabel[19].