André Rieu
| Born | October 1, 1949 |
| Hometown | Maastricht, Netherlands |
| Net worth | $40 million |
| Height | 6'0" (1.84m) |
| Spouse | Marjorie Kochmann |
| Children | Pierre Rieu, Marc Rieu |
| Parents | André Rieu, Sr. |
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Superstar violinist Andre Rieu: I played Sir Anthony Hopkins a waltz that he wrote – it made him cry
- Dutch violinist and conductor Andre Rieu, 75, stages the world’s most elaborate waltz extravaganzas with his Johann Strauss Orchestra and is credited with heralding a global revival of the waltz.
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Andre Rieu announces huge New Year cinema event
André Rieu will celebrate the New Year in style by bringing his Dublin concert to cinemas across the UK in January.
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Would you pay £3 to see Top Gun: Maverick again? Cinemas are banking on it
It’s violins, 1, lions, 0, as the latest Maastricht summer concert from Andre Rieu vanquishes safari action adventure Beast to top the UK and Ireland box office. The Dutch violinist and conductor has been releasing his summer concert into UK cinemas every year since 2011, gradually building up box office to a pre-pandemic peak in 2019 with £1.8m for the event.
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Violinist Andre Rieu: It is important audiences hope for the future
He has released a film of his 2019 Christmas performances with the Johann Strauss Orchestra.
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Philip Edgar-Jones interview: ‘Arts programmes can’t always be accessible’
When it was announced in July that Sky Arts was to air on Freeview, it felt a little like a declaration of war against Broadcasting House. With the future of BBC Four uncertain, the new visibility of the 13-year-old Sky Arts was clearly going to be a boon to those who lament the dearth of arts broadcasting. So it is surprising that the main ambition of Philip Edgar-Jones, director of Sky Arts, regarding the BBC is one of collaboration. “You might not believe it,” he tells me over coffee at Tate
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Leavers and Remainers in Brexit battle to top UK singles chart
Two politically charged songs are tussling for a place in the charts.
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Charlotte Hawkins just totally wowed us in this stunning formal gown
Charlotte Hawkins really goes all-out when it comes to weekend dressing, doesn't she? The star was sporting a gorgeous formal gown in her Instagram snaps on Sunday for a special reason – she's heading to the big screen! Not as a movie star, but to present a special cinema screening of a recent Andre Rieu concert. Fancy! She wrote in her caption: "At a cinema near you this weekend - I'm hosting @andrerieu’s Maastricht concert 'Shall we Dance'! Spectacular music that will get you up and dancing, p
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'My honeymoon was the worst': Violinist André Rieu on the trials and triumphs of travel
'My honeymoon was the worst': Violinist André Rieu on the trials and triumphs of travel
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Anthony Hopkins Gets Classical Brits Award
Oscar-winner Sir Anthony Hopkins added a share of a Classic Brit Award to his list of accolades after a composition by the actor featured on the album of the year.
