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{{short description|Dutch violinist and conductor (born 1949)}}
{{Short description|Dutch violinist and conductor (born 1949)}}
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{{Infobox musical artist
{{Infobox musical artist
| name = André Rieu
| name = André Rieu
| image = Andre Rieu 2009.jpg
| image = Andre Rieu 2009.jpg
| image_size = 200px
| image_size = 200px
| caption = Rieu in 2009
| caption = Rieu in 2009
| birth_name = André Léon Marie Nicolas Rieu
| birth_name = André Léon Marie Nicolas Rieu
| alias =
| alias =
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1949|10|1}}
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1949|10|1}}
| origin = [[Maastricht]], [[Netherlands]]
| birth_place = [[Maastricht]], Netherlands
| genre = [[Classical music|Classical]], [[Classical crossover]], [[Waltz]], [[Easy listening]]
| death_date =
| occupation = Violinist, Conductor, Entrepreneur, Arranger
| genre = [[Classical music|Classical]], [[Classical crossover]], [[Waltz]], [[Easy listening]]
| instrument = Violin, 1667 Stradivarius, ''[[List of Stradivarius instruments#Stradivarius instruments|Captain Saville]]''
| occupation = Violinist, Conductor, Entrepreneur
| years_active = 1978–present
| instrument = Violin, 1667 Stradivarius, ''[[List of Stradivarius instruments#Stradivarius instruments|Captain Saville]]''
| label = Denon Records, Philips
| years_active = 1978–present
| associated_acts =
| label = Denon Records, Philips
| website = [http://www.andrerieu.com/ www.andrerieu.com]
| associated_acts =
| current_members =
| website = [http://www.andrerieu.com/ www.andrerieu.com]
| past_members =
| current_members =
| spouse = {{marriage|Marjorie Kochmann|1975}}
| past_members =
}}
}}


'''André Léon Marie Nicolas Rieu''' (born 1 October 1949) is a Dutch violinist and conductor best known for creating the [[Waltz (music)|waltz]]-playing [[Johann Strauss Orchestra]].
'''André Léon Marie Nicolas Rieu''' ({{IPA|nl|ˈɑndreː riˈjøː|lang}}, {{IPA|fr|ɑ̃dʁe ʁjø|lang}}; born 1 October 1949) is a Dutch violinist and conductor best known for creating the [[Waltz (music)|waltz]]-playing [[Johann Strauss Orchestra]].


Rieu 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.<ref name="The Year in Touring Charts">{{cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/events/year-in-music-2018/8488851/touring-charts-year-ed-sheeran-tops-taylor-swift-beyonce|title=The Year in Touring Charts|work=Billboard|access-date=7 September 2019}}</ref> He resides in his native [[Maastricht]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=https://www.andrerieu.com/en/about-andre/my-biography|title=André Rieu Biography|last=Rieu|first=André|website=www.andrerieu.com|language=en|access-date=1 January 2018}}</ref>
Rieu and his orchestra have turned classical and waltz music into a worldwide concert touring act.<ref name="The Year in Touring Charts">{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/events/year-in-music-2018/8488851/touring-charts-year-ed-sheeran-tops-taylor-swift-beyonce|title=The Year in Touring Charts|magazine=Billboard|access-date=7 September 2019}}</ref> He resides in his native [[Maastricht]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=https://www.andrerieu.com/en/about-andre/my-biography|title=André Rieu Biography|last=Rieu|first=André|website=Andrerieu.com|language=en|access-date=1 January 2018}}</ref>

By December 2008, Rieu had achieved his 100th platinum accreditation in Australia<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.auspop.com.au/2008/12/the-rieu-records-tumble/|title=The Rieu Records Tumble|website=auspOp|date=December 2008|access-date=10 December 2021}}</ref> and by May 2011, Rieu had sold over $50 million worth of wholesale shipments of his CDs and DVDs in Australia and was the highest selling music artist in the Australian market between 2006 and 2011.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.auspop.com.au/2011/05/andres-50m/|title=ANDRE’S $50M|website=auspOp|date=May 2011|access-date=10 December 2021}}</ref>


== Early life and family ==
== Early life and family ==
The name Rieu is of French [[Huguenots|Huguenot]] origin, though both of Rieu's parents were [[Roman Catholic]]. Rieu now considers himself to be an [[Agnosticism|agnostic]].<ref name="interview">{{cite web | url = http://www.andrerieutranslations.com/translations/Beckman-interview.html | title = Interview on German TV | access-date =30 August 2011| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20110721043755/http://www.andrerieutranslations.com/translations/Beckman-interview.html| archive-date= 21 July 2011 | url-status= live}}</ref> André was born to Andries Antonie Rieu and is the third of six children. He has two older sisters (Teresia and Cilia), two younger brothers (Robert and Jean-Philippe), and a younger sister (Gaby Buirma-Rieu).<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1">{{Cite web|url=http://www.andrerieutranslations.com/JSO/Andre/family.html|title=Andre Rieu and his family|last=Sonja|website=www.andrerieutranslations.com|access-date=1 January 2018}}</ref>
The name Rieu is of French [[Huguenots|Huguenot]] origin, though both of Rieu's parents were [[Roman Catholic]].<ref name="interview">{{cite web | url = http://www.andrerieutranslations.com/translations/Beckman-interview.html | title = Interview on German TV | access-date =30 August 2011| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20110721043755/http://www.andrerieutranslations.com/translations/Beckman-interview.html| archive-date= 21 July 2011 | url-status= live}}</ref> André was born to Andries Antonie Rieu and is the third of six children.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1">{{Cite web|url=http://www.andrerieutranslations.com/JSO/Andre/family.html|title=Andre Rieu and his family|last=Sonja|website=Andrerieutranslations.com|access-date=1 January 2018}}</ref>


Rieu's father was conductor of the [[Limburg Symphony Orchestra|Maastricht Symphony Orchestra]]. Showing early promise, André began studying violin at the age of five. From a very early age, he developed a fascination with orchestra. He studied violin at the [[Royal Conservatory of Liège|Conservatoire Royal in Liège]] and at the [[Conservatorium Maastricht]], (1968–1973), studying under [[Juda (Jo) Juda|Jo Juda]] and [[Herman Krebbers]].
Rieu's father was conductor of the [[Limburg Symphony Orchestra|Maastricht Symphony Orchestra]]. Showing early promise, André began studying violin at the age of five. From a very early age, he developed a fascination with orchestra. He studied violin at the [[Royal Conservatory of Liège|Conservatoire Royal in Liège]] and at the [[Conservatorium Maastricht]], (1968–1973), studying under [[Juda (Jo) Juda|Jo Juda]] and [[Herman Krebbers]].{{cn|date=July 2023}}


From 1974 to 1977, he attended the Music Academy in [[Brussels]], studying with [[André Gertler]]. He completed his training with the distinction "Premier Prix" from the [[Royal Conservatory of Brussels]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.classicfm.co.uk/music/artists/p-s/andre-rieu/ |title=André Rieu |publisher=classicfm.co.uk |access-date=28 January 2012}}</ref>
From 1974 to 1977, he attended the Music Academy in [[Brussels]], studying with [[André Gertler]]. He completed his training with the distinction "Premier Prix" from the [[Royal Conservatory of Brussels]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.classicfm.co.uk/music/artists/p-s/andre-rieu/ |title=André Rieu |publisher=classicfm.co.uk |access-date=28 January 2012}}</ref>


He married Marjorie Kochmann in 1975.<ref name=":2">{{Cite news|url=http://www.classicfm.com/artists/andre-rieu/pictures/andre-rieu-facts/|title=André Rieu: ten things you never knew|work=Classic FM|access-date=1 January 2018|language=en}}</ref> She has been a language teacher and has written compositions. They have two sons, Marc and Pierre.<ref name=":1" />
He married Marjorie Kochmann in 1975.<ref name=":2">{{Cite news|url=http://www.classicfm.com/artists/andre-rieu/pictures/andre-rieu-facts/|title=André Rieu: ten things you never knew|work=Classic FM|access-date=1 January 2018|language=en}}</ref> She has been a language teacher and has written compositions. They have two sons.<ref name=":1" />


He speaks six languages: Dutch, English, German, French, Italian and Spanish.<ref name=":2" />
He speaks six languages: Dutch, English, German, French, Italian and Spanish.<ref name=":2" />
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{{main|Johann Strauss Orchestra}}
{{main|Johann Strauss Orchestra}}
[[File:André Rieu Vrijthofconcert 2018 (02).jpg|thumb|[[Vrijthof]] square during Rieu's annual concert series in his home town [[Maastricht]] (2018)]]
[[File:André Rieu Vrijthofconcert 2018 (02).jpg|thumb|[[Vrijthof]] square during Rieu's annual concert series in his home town [[Maastricht]] (2018)]]
[[File:Andre Rieu und Carmen Monarcha.jpg|thumb|Andre Rieu and [[Carmen Monarcha]] (Düsseldorf, 2009)]]
[[File:Andre Rieu und Carmen Monarcha.jpg|thumb|André Rieu and [[Carmen Monarcha]] (Düsseldorf, 2009)]]
Rieu created the Johann Strauss Orchestra in 1987 and began with 12 members, giving its first concert on 1 January 1988. As of 2020, he performs with between 50 and 60 musicians. Rieu plays a 1667 [[Stradivarius]] violin.<ref name="interview"/>
Rieu created the Johann Strauss Orchestra in 1987 and began with 12 members, giving its first concert on 1 January 1988.<ref>{{cite news |title=Still going strong - the Johann Strauss Orchestra |url=https://www.classicfm.com/composers/strauss-i/guides/facts-gallery/andre-rieu-and-johann-strauss-orchestra/ |access-date=24 February 2023 |work=ClassicFM}}</ref> As of 2020, he performs with between 50 and 60 musicians. Rieu plays a 1667 [[Stradivarius]] violin.<ref name="interview"/>


Rieu and his orchestra have appeared throughout Europe, North and South America, Japan, and Australia. In 2008, Rieu's tour featured a full-size reproduction of [[Empress Sisi]]'s Castle, the biggest stage to have gone on tour at that time.<ref name="press.andrerieu.com">{{cite web|url=http://press.andrerieu.com/andre-rieu-is-top-10-touring-act/|title=Andre Rieu is top 10 Touring act|work=Andrerieu.com|access-date=15 January 2016}}</ref> During the first half of 2009, Rieu was the world's most successful male touring artist, according to ''Billboard'' magazine.{{Citation needed|date=July 2020}}
Rieu and his orchestra have appeared throughout Europe, North and South America, Japan, and Australia, and New Zealand. In 2008, Rieu's tour featured a full-size reproduction of [[Empress Sisi]]'s Castle, the biggest stage to have gone on tour at that time.<ref name="press.andrerieu.com">{{cite web|url=http://press.andrerieu.com/andre-rieu-is-top-10-touring-act/|title=Andre Rieu is top 10 Touring act|work=Andrerieu.com|date=5 January 2009 |access-date=15 January 2016}}</ref>


;Recent world tour results in Billboard / Pollstar annual worldwide top tours lists
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|+ Recent world tour results in Billboard / Pollstar annual worldwide top tours lists
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|-
! style="width:50px;"| Year !! style="width:40px;"| Rank !! style="width:80px;"| # Shows !! style="width:100px;"| Revenue !! Source
! style="width:50px;"| Year !! style="width:40px;"| Rank !! style="width:80px;"| No. of shows !! style="width:100px;"| Revenue !! Source
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| 2010 || #16 || 86 shows || $39,992,285 || Billboard Top 25 Tours 2010<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/949535/top-25-tours-of-2010|title=Top 25 Tours of 2010|work=Billboard|access-date=15 January 2016}}</ref>
| 2010 || #16 || 86 shows || $39,992,285 || Billboard Top 25 Tours 2010<ref>{{cite magazine|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/949535/top-25-tours-of-2010|title=Top 25 Tours of 2010|magazine=Billboard|access-date=15 January 2016}}</ref>
|- align=center
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| 2011 || # 9 || 102 shows || $67,104,756 || Billboard Top 25 Tours 2011<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/42159/top-25-tours-of-2011|title=Top 25 Tours of 2011|work=Billboard|access-date=15 January 2016}}</ref>
| 2011 || # 9 || 102 shows || $67,104,756 || Billboard Top 25 Tours 2011<ref>{{cite magazine|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/42159/top-25-tours-of-2011|title=Top 25 Tours of 2011|magazine=Billboard|access-date=15 January 2016}}</ref>
|- align=center
|- align=center
| 2012 || #10 || 99 shows || $46,785,710 || Billboard Top 25 Tours 2012<ref name="billboard.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/1481408/top-25-tours-of-2012|title=Top 25 Tours of 2012|work=Billboard|access-date=15 January 2016}}</ref>
| 2012 || #10 || 99 shows || $46,785,710 || Billboard Top 25 Tours 2012<ref name="billboard.com">{{cite magazine|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/1481408/top-25-tours-of-2012|title=Top 25 Tours of 2012|magazine=Billboard|access-date=15 January 2016}}</ref>
|- align=center
|- align=center
| 2013 || #20 || 70 shows || $49,881,605 || Billboard Top 25 Tours 2013<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/list/5820092/top-25-tours-of-2013|title=Top 25 Tours of 2013|work=Billboard|access-date=15 January 2016}}</ref>
| 2013 || #20 || 70 shows || $49,881,605 || Billboard Top 25 Tours 2013<ref>{{cite magazine|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/list/5820092/top-25-tours-of-2013|title=Top 25 Tours of 2013|magazine=Billboard|access-date=15 January 2016}}</ref>
|- align=center
|- align=center
| 2014 || #17 || 70 shows || $42,983,266 || Billboard Top 25 Tours 2014<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/biz/articles/news/touring/6406036/live-musics-20-billion-year-rolling-stones-one-direction-live|title=Top 25 Tours of 2014|work=Billboard|access-date=23 June 2016}}</ref>
| 2014 || #17 || 70 shows || $42,983,266 || Billboard Top 25 Tours 2014<ref>{{cite magazine|url=http://www.billboard.com/biz/articles/news/touring/6406036/live-musics-20-billion-year-rolling-stones-one-direction-live|title=Top 25 Tours of 2014|magazine=Billboard|access-date=23 June 2016}}</ref>
|- align=center
|- align=center
| 2015 || #20 || 101 shows || $51,151,367 || Billboard Top 25 Tours 2015<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/biz/articles/news/touring/6805618/live-musics-20-billion-year-the-grateful-deads-fare-thee-well|title=Top 25 Tours of 2015|work=Billboard|access-date=23 June 2016}}</ref>
| 2015 || #20 || 101 shows || $51,151,367 || Billboard Top 25 Tours 2015<ref>{{cite magazine|url=http://www.billboard.com/biz/articles/news/touring/6805618/live-musics-20-billion-year-the-grateful-deads-fare-thee-well|title=Top 25 Tours of 2015|magazine=Billboard|access-date=23 June 2016}}</ref>
|- align=center
|- align=center
| 2016 || #23 || 71 shows || $40,169,471 || Billboard Top 25 Tours 2016<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/biz/charts/year-end|title=Charts – Year End|work=Billboard|access-date=8 January 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/files/charts/year-end/TOP_25_TOURS.pdf|title=Top 25 Tours|work=Billboard|access-date=8 January 2017}}</ref>
| 2016 || #23 || 71 shows || $40,169,471 || Billboard Top 25 Tours 2016<ref>{{cite magazine|url=http://www.billboard.com/biz/charts/year-end|title=Charts – Year End|magazine=Billboard|access-date=8 January 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine|url=http://www.billboard.com/files/charts/year-end/TOP_25_TOURS.pdf|title=Top 25 Tours|magazine=Billboard|access-date=8 January 2017}}</ref>
|- align=center
|- align=center
| 2017 || #42 || 89 shows || $47,700,000 || Pollstar Top 100 Worldwide Tours<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pollstar.com/Chart/2018/01/2017YearEndTop100WorldwideTours_621.pdf|title=Year End Top 100 Worldwide Tours|work=Pollstar|access-date=3 April 2018}}</ref>
| 2017 || #42 || 89 shows || $47,700,000 || Pollstar Top 100 Worldwide Tours<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pollstar.com/Chart/2018/01/2017YearEndTop100WorldwideTours_621.pdf|title=Year End Top 100 Worldwide Tours|work=Pollstar|access-date=3 April 2018}}</ref>
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Rieu records both DVD and CD repertoire at his own studios in Maastricht in a wide range of classical, [[popular music|popular]], and [[folk music]], as well as thematic music from well-known soundtracks and musical theatre.

In addition to two [[World Music Awards]],{{citation needed|date=April 2022}} Rieu's recordings have gone gold and platinum in many countries, including 8-times Platinum in the Netherlands.{{citation needed|date=April 2022}}


For two weeks in 2013, one of the channels of the [[BSkyB]] group, [[Sky Arts 2]] in the UK, was renamed as ''Sky Arts Rieu''. Between 30 March and 14 April 2013 Sky Arts Rieu broadcast Rieu concerts and documentaries 24 hours per day.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://skyarts.sky.com/andre-rieu-concerts/sky-arts-rieu-to-replace-sky-arts-2 |title=Sky Arts 2 Celebrates André Rieu |website=Skyarts.sky.com |access-date=15 January 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130403020301/http://skyarts.sky.com/andre-rieu-concerts/sky-arts-rieu-to-replace-sky-arts-2 |archive-date=3 April 2013}}</ref>
For two weeks in 2013, one of the channels of the [[BSkyB]] group, [[Sky Arts 2]] in the UK, was renamed as ''Sky Arts Rieu''. Between 30 March and 14 April 2013 Sky Arts Rieu broadcast Rieu concerts and documentaries 24 hours per day.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://skyarts.sky.com/andre-rieu-concerts/sky-arts-rieu-to-replace-sky-arts-2 |title=Sky Arts 2 Celebrates André Rieu |website=Skyarts.sky.com |access-date=15 January 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130403020301/http://skyarts.sky.com/andre-rieu-concerts/sky-arts-rieu-to-replace-sky-arts-2 |archive-date=3 April 2013}}</ref>


Rieu also composed music for the 2014 film ''[[Tuscan Wedding]]''.<ref name="rieu_componeert_muziek_2014">{{Cite news|date=20 January 2014|title=André Rieu componeerde muziek Toscaanse Bruiloft|work=NU.nl|url=https://www.nu.nl/film/3679925/andre-rieu-componeerde-muziek-toscaanse-bruiloft.html|url-status=live|access-date=17 January 2021|language=nl}}</ref><ref name="lieke_van_lexmond_bruid_in_toscaanse_bruiloft_2013">{{Cite news|date=21 May 2013|title=Lieke van Lexmond bruid in Toscaanse bruiloft|work=NU.nl|url=https://www.nu.nl/film/3479875/lieke-van-lexmond-bruid-in-toscaanse-bruiloft.html|url-status=live|access-date=17 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150625211741/https://www.nu.nl/film/3479875/lieke-van-lexmond-bruid-in-toscaanse-bruiloft.html|archive-date=25 June 2015|language=nl}}</ref>
Rieu also composed music for the 2014 film ''[[Tuscan Wedding]]''.<ref name="rieu_componeert_muziek_2014">{{Cite news|date=20 January 2014|title=André Rieu componeerde muziek Toscaanse Bruiloft|work=NU.nl|url=https://www.nu.nl/film/3679925/andre-rieu-componeerde-muziek-toscaanse-bruiloft.html|access-date=17 January 2021|language=nl}}</ref><ref name="lieke_van_lexmond_bruid_in_toscaanse_bruiloft_2013">{{Cite news|date=21 May 2013|title=Lieke van Lexmond bruid in Toscaanse bruiloft|work=NU.nl|url=https://www.nu.nl/film/3479875/lieke-van-lexmond-bruid-in-toscaanse-bruiloft.html|url-status=live|access-date=17 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150625211741/https://www.nu.nl/film/3479875/lieke-van-lexmond-bruid-in-toscaanse-bruiloft.html|archive-date=25 June 2015|language=nl}}</ref>


==Reception==
==Reception==
{{Globalize|section|date=December 2022}}
Chris Boyd, a critic writing for Melbourne's ''[[Herald Sun]]'' newspaper, did not criticize his playing, but described Rieu's main stage function as "blarney and delegation."<ref>{{Cite book|last=Mozart|first=Marie|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=dRsjuwEACAAJ|title=Andre Rieu Coloring Book: King of Waltz and Classical Music, Johan Strauss Orchestra and Violinist Prodigy Inspired Adult Coloring Book|year=2018|publisher=CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform|isbn=978-1-7258-9105-0|pages=Brief|language=en}}</ref>
=== Australia ===
Chris Boyd, a critic writing for Melbourne's ''[[Herald Sun]]'' newspaper, did not criticize his playing, but described Rieu's main stage function as "blarney and delegation".<ref>{{Cite book|last=Mozart|first=Marie|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=dRsjuwEACAAJ|title=Andre Rieu Coloring Book: King of Waltz and Classical Music, Johan Strauss Orchestra and Violinist Prodigy Inspired Adult Coloring Book|year=2018|publisher=CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform|isbn=978-1-7258-9105-0|<!--pages=Brief|-->language=en}}</ref>{{sps|certain=y|date=December 2023}}


Eamon Kelly wrote in ''[[The Australian]]'' newspaper: "It is disappointing to see professional journalists indulging in cheap, inaccurate stereotypes to dismiss criticism of Rieu."<ref name="theaustralian.news.com.au">{{cite web|url=http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/arts/musics-great-polariser/story-e6frg8n6-1111118052071 |title=Music's Great Polariser |publisher=The Australian |access-date=15 January 2016}}</ref> He also wrote: "Equally misguided are those who cursorily dismiss Rieu. Rieu's live and recorded performances have brought joy to millions of people. Few in his audiences are regular classical music attendees and it could be seen as promising that, via Rieu, they are listening to standards of the classical canon. The fact that Rieu's focus is on highly accessible, enjoyable repertoire is not an argument against his musical credentials."<ref name="theaustralian.news.com.au" />
Eamon Kelly wrote in ''[[The Australian]]'' newspaper: "It is disappointing to see professional journalists indulging in cheap, inaccurate stereotypes to dismiss criticism of Rieu."<ref name="theaustralian.news.com.au">{{cite web |title=Music's Great Polariser |url=http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/arts/musics-great-polariser/story-e6frg8n6-1111118052071 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20121231015713/http://www.theaustralian.com.au/arts/musics-great-polariser/story-e6frg8n6-1111118052071 |archive-date=2012-12-31 |access-date=15 January 2016 |work=The Australian}}</ref> He also wrote: "Equally misguided are those who cursorily dismiss Rieu. Rieu's live and recorded performances have brought joy to millions of people. Few in his audiences are regular classical music attendees and it could be seen as promising that, via Rieu, they are listening to standards of the classical canon. The fact that Rieu's focus is on highly accessible, enjoyable repertoire is not an argument against his musical credentials."<ref name="theaustralian.news.com.au" />

By December 2008, Rieu had achieved his 100th platinum accreditation in Australia<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.auspop.com.au/2008/12/the-rieu-records-tumble/|title=The Rieu Records Tumble|website=auspOp|date=December 2008|access-date=10 December 2021}}</ref> and by May 2011, Rieu had sold over $50 million worth of wholesale shipments of his CDs and DVDs in Australia and was the highest-selling music artist in the Australian market between 2006 and 2011.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.auspop.com.au/2011/05/andres-50m/|title=Andre's $50M|website=auspOp|date=May 2011|access-date=10 December 2021}}</ref>


==Honours==
==Honours==
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{{More citations needed|section|date=July 2020}}
!Country
* Knight of the [[Order of the Netherlands Lion]] (Netherlands, 2002)
!Date
* Honorary Medal of the [[Limburg (Netherlands)|Province of Limburg]] (Netherlands, 2009)
!Appointment
* Knight of the [[Order of Arts and Letters|Order of the Arts and the Letters]] (France, 2009)
!Ribbon
* Grand Decoration in Silver of the [[Decoration of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria]] (Austria, 2011)
!Notes
|-
|[[Kingdom of the Netherlands]]
|2002
|Knight of the [[Order of the Netherlands Lion]]
|[[File:Order of the Netherlands Lion ribbon - Knight.svg|100x100px]]
|<ref name="honors">{{cite web |last=Cooper |first=Kevin |date=2015-11-14 |title=Interview:Andre Rieu |url=https://www.ukmusicreviews.co.uk/interviews/interview-andre-rieu/ |access-date=2021-03-01 |website= |publisher=UK Music Review |quote=For his work, Rieu has been awarded such honours as the Order of the Netherlands Lion by the Netherlands, the Knight of the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres by France, and the Honorary Medal by his native Province of Limburg.}}</ref>
|-
|[[Limburg (Netherlands)|Province of Limburg]], [[Netherlands|Kingdom of the Netherlands]]
|2009
|Honorary Medal of the [[Limburg (Netherlands)|Province of Limburg]]
|
|<ref name="honors" />
|-
|[[France|French Republic]]
|2009
|Knight of the [[Order of Arts and Letters|Order of the Arts and the Letters]]
|[[File:Ordre des Arts et des Lettres Chevalier ribbon.svg|100x100px]]
|<ref name="honors" />
|-
|[[Maastricht|City of Maastricht]], [[Netherlands|Kingdom of the Netherlands]]
|2010
|Medal of Honor from the City of Maastricht
|
|<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |title=Awards |url=https://www.andrerieu.com/en/about-andre/awards |access-date=2024-06-24 |website=Andrerieu.com}}</ref>
|-
|[[Austria|Republic of Austria]]
|2011
|Grand Decoration of Honour in Gold of the [[Decoration of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria]]
|[[File:AUT Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria - 6th Class BAR.png|100x100px]]
|<ref name=":3" />
|-
|[[Bahrain|Kingdom of Bahrain]]
|2023
|Order of Bahrain - First Class
|[[File:The Khalifiyyeh Order of Bahrain, 1st class.png|100x100px]]
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bna.bh/en/index.aspx|title=Bahrain News Agency|website=Bna.bh|access-date=1 October 2024}}</ref>
|-
|[[Chile|Republic of Chile]]
|2024
|[[Pablo Neruda Order of Artistic and Cultural Merit]]
|
|<ref>{{cite news |title=André Rieu recibe la Orden al Mérito Pablo Neruda por su contribución a la difusión de la música clásica en el mundo |url=https://www.emol.com/noticias/Espectaculos/2024/09/09/1142251/andre-rieu-premio-pablo-neruda.html |access-date=9 September 2024 |agency=EMOL |date=9 September 2024}}</ref>
|}


==Selected discography==
==Selected discography==

=== Albums ===
=== Albums ===
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! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:85%;"| [[Dutch Album Top 100|NL]]<br/><ref name="NL">{{cite web|url=https://dutchcharts.nl/search.asp?cat=a&cat2=s&search=andre+Rieu|title=Discografie André Rieu|website=dutchcharts.nl|access-date=11 December 2021}}</ref>
! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:85%;"| [[Dutch Album Top 100|NLD]]<br/><ref name="NL">{{cite web|url=https://dutchcharts.nl/search.asp?cat=a&cat2=s&search=andre+Rieu|title=Discografie André Rieu|website=dutchcharts.nl|access-date=11 December 2021}}</ref>
! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%;"| [[ARIA Charts|AUS]]<br><ref name="AUS Albums">Australian chart peaks:
! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%;"| [[ARIA Charts|AUS]]<br><ref name="AUS Albums">Australian chart peaks:
*Top 50 ([[ARIA Charts|ARIA]]) peaks from 13 June 1988: {{cite web|url=https://australian-charts.com/showitem.asp?interpret=Andr%E9+Rieu&titel=Andr%E9+Rieu|title=australian-charts.com > Andre Rieu in Australian Charts|publisher=Hung Medien|access-date=10 December 2021}}
*Top 50 ([[ARIA Charts|ARIA]]) peaks from 13 June 1988: {{cite web|url=https://australian-charts.com/showitem.asp?interpret=Andr%E9+Rieu&titel=Andr%E9+Rieu|title=australian-charts.com > Andre Rieu in Australian Charts|publisher=Hung Medien|access-date=10 December 2021}}
*Top 100 (ARIA) peaks from January 1990 to December 2010: {{cite book|last=Ryan|first=Gavin|title=Australia's Music Charts 1988–2010|year=2011|publisher=Moonlight Publishing|location=Mt. Martha, VIC, Australia|edition=pdf|pages=25, 53}}</ref>
*Top 100 (ARIA) peaks from January 1990 to December 2010: {{cite Ryan|page=234–235}}
*''Silver Bells'': {{cite magazine|title=The ARIA Report: Week Commencing 28 November 2022|magazine=The ARIA Report|publisher=[[Australian Recording Industry Association]]|issue=1708|page=6|date=28 November 2022}}</ref>
! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:85%;"| [[GfK Entertainment charts|GER]]<br/><ref name="SUI"/>
! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:85%;"| [[GfK Entertainment charts|GER]]<br/><ref name="SUI"/>
! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:85%;"| [[RMNZ|NZ]]<br/><ref name="NZ">{{cite web|url=https://charts.nz/search.asp?search=ANDR%C9+RIEU&cat=a|title=Discography of André Rieu|website=charts.nz|access-date=11 December 2021}}</ref>
! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:85%;"| [[RMNZ|NZ]]<br/><ref name="NZ">{{cite web|url=https://charts.nz/search.asp?search=ANDR%C9+RIEU&cat=a|title=Discography of André Rieu|website=charts.nz|access-date=11 December 2021}}</ref>
! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:85%;"| [[Swiss Hitparade|SUI]]<br/><ref name="SUI">{{cite web|url=https://hitparade.ch/search.asp?cat=a&from=&to=&search=Andre+Rieu|title=Künstlerportal: André Rieu|website=hitparade.ch|access-date=11 December 2021}}</ref>
! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:85%;"| [[Swiss Hitparade|SWI]]<br/><ref name="SUI">{{cite web|url=https://hitparade.ch/search.asp?cat=a&from=&to=&search=Andre+Rieu|title=Künstlerportal: André Rieu|website=hitparade.ch|access-date=11 December 2021}}</ref>
! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%;"| [[Official Charts Company|UK]]<br><ref name="UK Albums">{{cite web|url=https://www.officialcharts.com/artist/5989/andre-rieu/|title=Andre Rieu Full Official Chart History|website=[[Official Charts Company]]|access-date=10 December 2021}}</ref>
! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%;"| [[Official Charts Company|UK]]<br><ref name="UK Albums">{{cite web|url=https://www.officialcharts.com/artist/5989/andre-rieu/|title=Andre Rieu Full Official Chart History|website=[[Official Charts Company]]|access-date=10 December 2021}}</ref>
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* NVPI: 7× Platinum<ref name="dutch certifications"/>
* NVPI: 7× Platinum<ref name="dutch certifications"/>
* [[Bundesverband Musikindustrie|BVMI]]: Platinum<ref name="German certifications for André Rieu">{{cite certification|region=Germany|artist=André Rieu|accessdate=11 December 2021}}</ref>
* [[Bundesverband Musikindustrie|BVMI]]: Platinum<ref name="German certifications for André Rieu">{{cite certification|region=Germany|artist=André Rieu|access-date=11 December 2021}}</ref>
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! scope="row"| ''Hieringe Biete 1 & 2'' <br> (with Maastricht Salon Orchestra)
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* [[British Phonographic Industry|BPI]]: Silver<ref name=bpi>{{cite certification|region=United Kingdom|artist=André Rieu|access-date=12 February 2022}}</ref>
* [[British Phonographic Industry|BPI]]: Silver<ref name=bpi>{{cite certification|region=United Kingdom|artist=Andre Rieu|access-date=19 November 2022}}</ref>
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! scope="row"| ''Musik Zum Träumen'' / ''Dromen'' / ''Dreaming''
! scope="row"| ''Musik Zum Träumen'' / ''Dromen'' / ''Dreaming''
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! scope="row"| ''Live At Royal Albert Hall''
! scope="row"| ''Live At Royal Albert Hall''
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! scope="row"| ''Aus Meinem Herzen'' / ''Songs from My Heart'' <br> (with The Johann Strauss Orchestra)
! scope="row"| ''Aus Meinem Herzen'' / ''Songs from My Heart'' <br> (with The Johann Strauss Orchestra)
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* BPI: Gold<ref name=bpi/>
* BPI: Gold<ref name=bpi/>
* [[Associação Brasileira dos Produtores de Discos|ABPD]]: Platinum<ref>[http://abpd.org.br/certificados_interna.asp?sArtista=Andr%E9%20Rieu CERTIFICADOS – Pro-Música Brasil<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
* [[Associação Brasileira dos Produtores de Discos|ABPD]]: Platinum<ref>[http://abpd.org.br/certificados_interna.asp?sArtista=Andr%E9%20Rieu] {{dead link|date=October 2024}}</ref>
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! scope="row"| ''Waltzing in Europe''
! scope="row"| ''Waltzing in Europe''
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* Label: Universal Music (744475488789)
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! scope="row"| ''Jewels of Romance'' <br> (with The Johann Strauss Orchestra)
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! scope="row"| ''On Holiday''
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* Released: 2007
* Released: 2007
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==Further reading==
==Further reading==
* {{cite book |last1=Rieu |first1=Marjorie |title=André Rieu: My Music, My Life |date=2000 |publisher=Strengholt |location=Naarden |isbn=90 5860 0637}}
* {{cite book |last1=Rieu |first1=Marjorie |title=André Rieu: My Music, My Life |date=2000 |publisher=Strengholt |location=Naarden |isbn=90-5860-0637}}


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Not to be confused with André Riou.

André Rieu
Rieu in 2009
Rieu in 2009
Background information
Birth nameAndré Léon Marie Nicolas Rieu
Born (1949-10-01) 1 October 1949 (age 75)
Maastricht, Netherlands
GenresClassical, Classical crossover, Waltz, Easy listening
Occupation(s)Violinist, Conductor, Entrepreneur, Arranger
InstrumentsViolin, 1667 Stradivarius, Captain Saville
Years active1978–present
LabelsDenon Records, Philips
Spouse
Marjorie Kochmann
​
(m. 1975)​
Websitewww.andrerieu.com

André Léon Marie Nicolas Rieu (Dutch: [ˈɑndreː riˈjøː], French: [ɑ̃dʁe ʁjø]; born 1 October 1949) is a Dutch violinist and conductor best known for creating the waltz-playing Johann Strauss Orchestra.

Rieu and his orchestra have turned classical and waltz music into a worldwide concert touring act.[1] He resides in his native Maastricht.[2]

Early life and family

[edit]

The name Rieu is of French Huguenot origin, though both of Rieu's parents were Roman Catholic.[3] André was born to Andries Antonie Rieu and is the third of six children.[2][4]

Rieu's father was conductor of the Maastricht Symphony Orchestra. Showing early promise, André began studying violin at the age of five. From a very early age, he developed a fascination with orchestra. He studied violin at the Conservatoire Royal in Liège and at the Conservatorium Maastricht, (1968–1973), studying under Jo Juda and Herman Krebbers.[citation needed]

From 1974 to 1977, he attended the Music Academy in Brussels, studying with André Gertler. He completed his training with the distinction "Premier Prix" from the Royal Conservatory of Brussels.[5]

He married Marjorie Kochmann in 1975.[6] She has been a language teacher and has written compositions. They have two sons.[4]

He speaks six languages: Dutch, English, German, French, Italian and Spanish.[6]

Career

[edit]

Johann Strauss Orchestra

[edit]
Main article: Johann Strauss Orchestra
Vrijthof square during Rieu's annual concert series in his home town Maastricht (2018)
André Rieu and Carmen Monarcha (Düsseldorf, 2009)

Rieu created the Johann Strauss Orchestra in 1987 and began with 12 members, giving its first concert on 1 January 1988.[7] As of 2020, he performs with between 50 and 60 musicians. Rieu plays a 1667 Stradivarius violin.[3]

Rieu and his orchestra have appeared throughout Europe, North and South America, Japan, and Australia, and New Zealand. In 2008, Rieu's tour featured a full-size reproduction of Empress Sisi's Castle, the biggest stage to have gone on tour at that time.[8]

Recent world tour results in Billboard / Pollstar annual worldwide top tours lists
Year Rank No. of shows Revenue Source
2010 #16 86 shows $39,992,285 Billboard Top 25 Tours 2010[9]
2011 # 9 102 shows $67,104,756 Billboard Top 25 Tours 2011[10]
2012 #10 99 shows $46,785,710 Billboard Top 25 Tours 2012[11]
2013 #20 70 shows $49,881,605 Billboard Top 25 Tours 2013[12]
2014 #17 70 shows $42,983,266 Billboard Top 25 Tours 2014[13]
2015 #20 101 shows $51,151,367 Billboard Top 25 Tours 2015[14]
2016 #23 71 shows $40,169,471 Billboard Top 25 Tours 2016[15][16]
2017 #42 89 shows $47,700,000 Pollstar Top 100 Worldwide Tours[17]
2018 #21 71 shows $55,933,149 Billboard 2018 Top 25 Tours[1]

For two weeks in 2013, one of the channels of the BSkyB group, Sky Arts 2 in the UK, was renamed as Sky Arts Rieu. Between 30 March and 14 April 2013 Sky Arts Rieu broadcast Rieu concerts and documentaries 24 hours per day.[18]

Rieu also composed music for the 2014 film Tuscan Wedding.[19][20]

Reception

[edit]

Australia

[edit]

Chris Boyd, a critic writing for Melbourne's Herald Sun newspaper, did not criticize his playing, but described Rieu's main stage function as "blarney and delegation".[21][self-published source]

Eamon Kelly wrote in The Australian newspaper: "It is disappointing to see professional journalists indulging in cheap, inaccurate stereotypes to dismiss criticism of Rieu."[22] He also wrote: "Equally misguided are those who cursorily dismiss Rieu. Rieu's live and recorded performances have brought joy to millions of people. Few in his audiences are regular classical music attendees and it could be seen as promising that, via Rieu, they are listening to standards of the classical canon. The fact that Rieu's focus is on highly accessible, enjoyable repertoire is not an argument against his musical credentials."[22]

By December 2008, Rieu had achieved his 100th platinum accreditation in Australia[23] and by May 2011, Rieu had sold over $50 million worth of wholesale shipments of his CDs and DVDs in Australia and was the highest-selling music artist in the Australian market between 2006 and 2011.[24]

Honours

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Country Date Appointment Ribbon Notes
Kingdom of the Netherlands 2002 Knight of the Order of the Netherlands Lion [25]
Province of Limburg, Kingdom of the Netherlands 2009 Honorary Medal of the Province of Limburg [25]
French Republic 2009 Knight of the Order of the Arts and the Letters [25]
City of Maastricht, Kingdom of the Netherlands 2010 Medal of Honor from the City of Maastricht [26]
Republic of Austria 2011 Grand Decoration of Honour in Gold of the Decoration of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria [26]
Kingdom of Bahrain 2023 Order of Bahrain - First Class [27]
Republic of Chile 2024 Pablo Neruda Order of Artistic and Cultural Merit [28]

Selected discography

[edit]

Albums

[edit]
List of albums, with selected chart positions and certifications
Title Album details Peak chart positions Sales Certifications
NLD
[29] 		AUS
[30] 		GER
[31] 		NZ
[32] 		SWI
[31] 		UK
[33]
Serenata
(with Maastricht Salon Orchestra)
  • Released: 1984
  • Label: Philips (412 322–1)
 - - - - - -
La Belle Epoque
(with Maastricht Salon Orchestra)
  • Released: 1985
  • Label: Philips (824 717-1)
 - - - - - -
Eine Kleine Salonmusik
(with Maastricht Salon Orchestra)
  • Released: 1987
  • Label: Philips (830 971–1)
 - - - - - -
Hieringe Biete
(with Maastricht Salon Orchestra)
  • Released: 1989
  • Label: Marlstone Recordings BV (098904)
 22 - - - - -
Strauß Gala/ Strauss Gala
(with Johann Strauss Orchestra)
  • Released: 1989
  • Label: Marlstone Recordings BV (098917)
 9 - - - - -
Preuvenemint / Vrijthofconcert
(with Maastricht Salon Orchestra)
  • Released: 1991
  • Label: Mirasound (299079)
 71 - - - - -
D'n Blauwen Aovond
(with Maastricht Salon Orchestra)
  • Released: 1992
  • Label: CNR Records (100.385-2)
 16 - - - - -
Merry Christmas
  • Released: 1992
  • Label: CNR Records (100.396-2)
 34 - - - - -
The Second Waltz
  • Released: 1994
  • Label:
 - - - - - -
Strauß & Co / Strauss & Co
(with Johann Strauss Orchestra)
  • Released: September 1994
  • Label: Mercury (522 933–2)
 1 82 4 - 20 -
Hieringe Biete 1 & 2
(with Maastricht Salon Orchestra)
  • Released: December 1994
  • Label:
 7 - - - - -
Vienesse Blend
  • Released: September 1995
  • Label:
 - - - - - -
  • NVPI: 2× Platinum[34]
Straus Gala
  • Released: 1995
  • Label: )
 - - - - - -
Het Beste Van André Rieu 'Live'
  • Released: May 1995
  • Label: CNR Music (2002305)
 48 - - - - -
Wiener Melange / The Vienna I Love
(with Johann Strauss Orchestra)
  • Released: November 1995
  • Label: Mercury (528 786–2)
 1 - 19 - - -
En Concert / In Concert
  • Released: October 1996
  • Label: Mercury (534 266–2)
 5 - - - - -
Silent Nights
  • Released: 1997
  • Label:
 - - - - - -
Stille Nacht / The Christmas I Love / Mein Weihnachtstraum
  • Released: November 1997
  • Label: Mercury (536 104–2)
 18 - 6 - - -
Romantique / Romantic Moments
  • Released: October 1998
  • Label: Polydor (557 914–2)
 19 - 6 - 17 -
100 Jahre Strauß / 100 Years of Strauss
  • Released: April 1999
  • Label: Polydor (547 456–2)
 13 - 3 - 3 -
Das Jahrtausendfest / Fiesta!
  • Released: November 1999
  • Label: Polydor (543 069–2)
 9 - 3 - 8 -
Celebration
(with Johann Strauss Orchestra)
  • Released: April 2000
 - - - - - 50
La Vie est Belle
  • Released: October 2000
  • Label: Polydor (549 227–2)
 15 - 6 17 12 -
To Dream
  • Released: 2001
  • Label:
 - - - - - -
The Collection
  • Released: June 2001
  • Label: Polydor (589 051–2)
 - - - - - -
Musik Zum Träumen / Dromen / Dreaming
  • Released: October 2001
  • Label: Polydor (589 306–2)
 8 - 7 25 13 -
Walzertraum
  • Released: October 2002
 - - 8 - 35 -
Tour D'Amour / Love Around the World
  • Released: November 2002
  • Label: Polydor (065 260–2)
 11 - - 38 - -
Die Welt Der Violine - Ein Himmel Voller Geige
  • Released: 2003
  • Label: Universal Music (060249809938)
 - - - - - -
Croisière Romantique / Romantic Paradise
  • Released: October 2003
  • Label: Philips (065 261–2)
 10 - 6 - 24 -
Live At Royal Albert Hall
  • Released: 2003 (US)
  • Label: Denon (COZ 17192)
 - - - - - -
Live in Dublin
  • Released: 2003 (US)
  • Label: Denon (COZ 17293)
 - - - - - -
At the Movies
  • Released: March 2004 (US)
  • Label: Denon (COZ 17348)
 - - - - - -
Tuscany
  • Released: September 2004 (US)
  • Label: Denon (COZ 17431)
 - - - - - -
Der Fliegende Holländer / The Flying Dutchman
  • Released: October 2004
  • Label: Polydor (9868113)
 38 - 17 - 27 -
Aus Meinem Herzen / Songs from My Heart
(with The Johann Strauss Orchestra)
  • Released: September 2005
  • Label: Polydor (9834207)
 33 - 26 - 56 -
Weihnachten Rund um die Welt / Christmas Around the World
  • Released: December 2005
  • Label: Polydor/Universal Music (060249874707 0)
 60 - 20 - 34 -
Love Songs
  • Released: 2006 (US)
  • Label: Denon (COZ 17600)
 - - - - - -
The Homecoming
  • Released: 2006 (US)
  • Label: Denon (COZ 17613)
 - - - - - -
New York Memories
  • Released: October 2006
  • Label: Polydor/Universal Music (060249844387 3)
 24 86 13 - 51 -
The André Experience
  • Released: September 2007
  • Label: Philips (5318267)
 - - - - - -
André Rieu in Wonderland // Im Wunderland
  • Released: November 2007
  • Label: Universal Music (060251749533 3)
 29 72 14 - 62 -
The 100 Most Beautiful Melodies - 2 - 38 - -
Waltzing Matilda
(with Mirusia Louwerse)
  • Released: April 2008 (Australia)
  • Label: Universal Music Australia (5307654)
 - 1 - - - -
Top 100
  • Released: August 2008
  • Label:
  • Note: 5×CD set
 11 - - - - -
At Schönbrunn, Vienna
(with The Johann Strauss Orchestra and The Platin Tenors)
  • Released: November 2008
  • Label: Universal Music (06025 1705763 0)
 - 76 - - - -
Live in Australia
  • Released: December 2008
  • Label: Universal Music (06025 1799206 1)
 97 14 - 31 - -
Ich tanze mit dir in den Himmel hinein / Dancing Through the Skies / Passionnément
  • Released: February 2008
  • Label: Universal Music (06025 1787486 2)
 99 - - - - -
Live in Vienna
(with The Johann Strauss Orchestra)
  • Released: 2008 (US)
  • Label: Denon (COZ 174564)
 - - - - - -
Masterpieces
  • Released: April 2009
  • Label: Philips (5318140)
 - 9 - - - -
You'll Never Walk Alone
(with The Johann Strauss Orchestra)
  • Released: May 2009
  • Label: Universal Music (06025 2706010 1)
 80 2 - 4 - -
Best of André Rieu
  • Released: May 2009
  • Label: Sony (8869752243-2)
 - 23 - - - -
Á Toi
  • Released: 2009
  • Label: Universal Music (272577-5)
 - - - - - -
My Music My Life
  • Released: October 2009
  • Label: Universal Music (2718509)
 - 83 - 35 - -
Live in Sydney 2009
  • Released: November 2009
  • Label: Universal Music (2726776)
 - 51 - - - -
Forever Vienna
  • Released: December 2009 (UK and IRE)
  • Label: Universal Music (0600753238790)
 - - - 18 - 2
Celebrates Christmas and New Year
  • Released: 2009
  • Label: Motif (MOTIF2007)
 - - - - - 91
Dreaming
  • Released: February 2010 (UK)
  • Label: Decca (5893062)
 - - - - - 94
The Magic Of André Rieu
  • Released: May 2010 (UK)
  • Label: Motif (MOTIF008)
 - - - - - -
Live in Concert
  • Released: May 2010 (UK)
  • Label: Motif (MOTIF009)
 - - - - - 43
Rosen Aus Dem Süden / You Raise Me Up
  • Released: May 2010
  • Label: Universal Music (0602527384924)
 - 8 - 5 - 38
André Rieu presents Mirusia, Always & Forever
(with Mirusia)
  • Released: October 2010
  • Label: Universal Music Australia (533 0693)
 34 17 - - - -
Moonlight Serenade
(with His Johann Strauss Orchestra))
  • Released: November 2010
  • Label: Universal Music Australia (533 0693)
 100 17 - 38 - 4
New Years Eve Concert
  • Released: 2011 (UK)
  • Label: Motif (MOTIF017)
 - - - - - -
Hits & Evergreens
(with The Johann Strauss Orchestra)
  • Released: 2011
  • Label: Polydor / Universal Music (533 2282)
 - - - - - -
And the Waltz Goes On
  • Released: October 2011
  • Label: Universal Music (0602527846101)
 63 - - - - -
Waltzing in Europe
  • Released: April 2012
  • Label: Motif (MOTIF2005)
 - - - - - 63
December Lights / Joyeux Noël
  • Released: December 2012
  • Label: Universal Music (0602537123292)
 24 - - - - 53
In Love with Maastricht
  • Released: March 2013
  • Label: Decca (3728091)
 - - - - - 53
Rieu Royale
(with The Johann Strauss Orchestra)
  • Released: March 2013
  • Label: Universal Music (0602537373208)
 3 - - - - 40
Mother & Child - Lullabies The Whole World Loves
  • Released: April 2013
  • Label: Universal Music
 - 16 - - - -
Classic Album Selections
  • Released: April 2013
  • Label: Universal Music (0600753386811)
  • Note: 5× CD set
 98 - - - - -
Magic of the Movies
  • Released: October 2013
  • Label: Universal Music (060255707443 7)
 - 50 - - - -
Celebrates ABBA / Music of the Night
  • Released: October 2013
  • Label: Polydor (3753681)
 24 10 42 34 67 4
Christmas Collection
(with His Johann Strauss Orchestra)
  • Released: December 2013
  • Label: Polydor (3753681)
 92 - - - - -
Love Letters
(with The Johann Strauss Orchestra)
  • Released: February 2014
  • Label: Polydor (0602537713868)
 - - - - - 35
Magic of the Musicals
  • Released: April 2014
  • Label: Universal Music (0602537839667)
 34 17 - - - 42
Love in Venice / Eine Nacht in Venedig
  • Released: November 2014
  • Label: Universal Music (0602537946327)
 15 - 50 - 98 4
Best of Christmas
(with The Johann Strauss Orchestra)
  • Released: December 2014
  • Label: Universal Music (4714049)
 - 46 - - 95 83
Magic of the Violin
(with The Johann Strauss Orchestra)
  • Released: May 2015
  • Label: Universal Music (060254725817)
 - - - 28 - 36
Roman Holiday
(with The Johann Strauss Orchestra)
  • Released: November 2015
  • Label: Universal Music (0602547472403)
 43 39 - - - 8
Magic of the Waltz
  • Released: April 2016
  • Label: Polydor (4783783)
 - 34 - 35 - 16
Viva Olympia
(with The Johann Strauss Orchestra)
  • Released: August 2016
  • Label: Polydor (0602557074437)
 - - - - - 42
Falling in Love
  • Released: October 2016
  • Label: Polydor (5707923)
 - 20 - 22 - 7
Amore
  • Released: November 2017
  • Label: Polydor (0602557900262)
 72 - - 20 82 7
Romantic Moments II
(with The Johann Strauss Orchestra)
  • Released: November 2018
  • Label: Universal Music (8719326407906)
 6 27 - - - 22
Happy Days
(with The Johann Strauss Orchestra)
  • Released: November 2019
  • Label: Universal Music (7444754878899)
 26 25 60 - 82 6
Jolly Holiday / Fröhliche Winterzeit
(with The Johann Strauss Orchestra)
  • Released: November 2020
  • Label: Universal Music (7444754881820)
 7 10 18 25 94 6
Happy Together
(with The Johann Strauss Orchestra)
  • Released: November 2021
  • Label: Universal Music (744475488789)
 28 28 63 - 71 5
Silver Bells
(with The Johann Strauss Orchestra)
  • Released: November 2022
  • Label: Universal Music
 48 78 - - - 4
Jewels of Romance
(with The Johann Strauss Orchestra)
  • Released: November 2023
  • Label: Universal Music
 - - - - - 8
Love Is All Around
(with The Johann Strauss Orchestra)
  • Released: April 2024
  • Label: Universal Music
 - - - - - -

Videos

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List of videos, with selected certifications
Title Details Certifications
Strauß & Co / Strauss & Co / Strauss & Co
(with Johann Strauss Orchestra)
  • Released: 1994
  • Label: Polygram Video (045850-3)
Wiener Melange / The Vienna I Love
(with Johann Strauss Orchestra)
  • Released: 1995
  • Label: Polygram Video (637986-3)
In Concert
(with Johann Strauss Orchestra)
  • Released: 1998
  • Label: Polygram Video (045412-3)
Au Zénith de Paris
(with Johann Strauss Orchestra)
  • Released: 1998
  • Label: Universal France (061 932–2)
Romantic Moments
(with Johann Strauss Orchestra)
  • Released: 2001
  • Label: Universal Music (635 690–2)
La Vie est Belle
  • Released: 2001
  • Label: Mawa Film (MAWA 610)
  • ARIA: 3× Platinum[39]
Live at the Royal Albert Hall
  • Released: 2002
  • Label: Mawa Film (MAWA 1203)
Dreaming
  • Released: 2002 (US)
  • Label: Denon (COZ 17152)
  • ARIA: 2× Platinum[39]
Tour D'Amour / Love Around the World
  • Released: 2002
  • Label: Universal (065323-9)
  • ARIA: 2× Platinum[39]
The Best of Live
  • Released: 2002
  • Label: Mawa Films
  • ARIA: 2× Platinum[39]
Croisière Romantique / Romantic Paradise
  • Released: 2003
  • Label: Universal
Live in Dublin
  • Released: 2003
  • Label: Polydor (060249865997)
  • ARIA: 5× Platinum[39]
Der Fliegende Holländer / The Flying Dutchman
  • Released: 2004
  • Label: Polydor (0602498681169)
  • ARIA: 5× Platinum[39]
The Christmas I Love / Christmas with Andre Rieu
  • Released: 2004
  • Label: Denon (COZ 17349)
Songs From My Heart - Aus Meinem Herzen (Live in Maastricht)
  • Released: 2005
  • Label: Polydor (0602498758083)
Christmas Around the World / Weihnachten Rund um die Welt
  • Released: 2005
  • Label: Polydor (0602498747063)
New York Memories (Live at Radio City Music Hall)
  • Released: 2006
  • Label: Polydor (0602517135796)
  • ARIA: 8× Platinum[39]
  • BPI: Platinum[37]
In Wonderland
  • Released: 2007
  • Label: Polydor
Live in Vienna
  • Released: 2007
  • Label: André Rieu Studios (1758424)
  • ARIA: 3× Platinum[39]
  • BPI: Platinum[37]
New Year's Eve in Vienna
  • Released: 2007
  • Label: Polydor
Romance
  • Released: 2007
  • Label: Polydor (060251753896)
  • ARIA: 2× Platinum[39]
On Holiday
  • Released: 2007
  • Label: Polydor
  • ARIA: 2× Platinum[39]
On His Way to New York
  • Released: 2008
  • Label: Polydor
Love Songs
  • Released: 2008
  • Label: Universal Music DVD (176 8728)
Gala Concert
  • Released: 2008
  • Label: Universal Music DVD (176 8832)
  • ARIA: 2× Platinum[39]
Live in Maastricht II
  • Released: 2008
  • Label: Universal Music DVD (1790573 3)
Live in Australia
  • Released: 2008
  • Label: Universal Music DVD (1793514 3)
The 100 Greatest Moments
  • Released: 2008
  • Label: Universal Music DVD (1778144 3)
  • Note: 3× DVD
  • ARIA: 2× Platinum[42]
Ich tanze mit dir in den Himmel hinein / Dancing Through the Skies
  • Released: February 2009
  • Label: Universal Music DVD
  • ARIA: 2× Platinum[42]
Champagne Melodies
  • Released: August 2009
  • Label: Universal Music DVD
At Schönbrunn, Vienna
(with The Johann Strauss Orchestra and The Platin Tenors)
  • Released: 2009
  • Label: Universal Music DVD (060251705763 0)
  • ARIA: 10× Platinum[39]
  • BPI: Platinum[37]
Live in Maastricht 3
  • Released: September 2009
  • Label: Universal Music DVD (0602527171500)
I Lost My Heart in Heidelberg
  • Released: 2009
  • Label: Universal Music DVD (060252727543 7)
Forever Vienna
  • Released: 2009
  • Label: Universal Music DVD
Live in Sydney
  • Released: November 2009
  • Label: Universal Music DVD (0602527392424)
  • ARIA: 5× Platinum[42]
Gala: Live in de Arena
  • Released: 2010
  • Label: Universal Music DVD (0600753261057)
My African Dreams
  • Released: August 2010
  • Label: Universal Music DVD (0602527484426)
A Midsummer Night's Dream (Live in Maastricht 4)
  • Released: October 2010
  • Label: Universal Music DVD (0602527508320)
Roses from the South - Live in Dublin
  • Released: November 2010
  • Label: Universal Music DVD (0602527543253)
  • ARIA: 2× Platinum[43]
  • BPI: Platinum[37]
Under the Stars (Live in Maastricht V)
(with His Johan Strauss Orchestra & Choir)
  • Released: 2011
  • Label: Universal Music DVD (0602537007974)
And the Waltz Goes On - Vienna, City of My Dreams
(with His Johan Strauss Orchestra & Choir)
  • Released: 2011
  • Label: Universal Music DVD (06025278059000)
Fiesta Mexicana!
  • Released: September 2011
  • Label: Universal Music DVD (00602527697888)
From Maastricht With Love - The Collection
(with His Johan Strauss Orchestra & Choir)
  • Released: 2012
  • Label: Universal Music DVD (0602537078899)
  • Note: 6× DVD set
Magic of the Movies
(with His Johan Strauss Orchestra & Choir)
  • Released: 2012
  • Label: Universal Music DVD
Home for Christmas
(with His Johan Strauss Orchestra & Choir)
  • Released: December 2012
  • Label: Universal Music DVD (0602537123339)
  • ARIA: 2× Platinum[46]
  • BPI: Platinum[37]
25 Jahre Johann Strauss Orchester / Happy Birthday!
(with His Johan Strauss Orchestra & Choir)
  • Released: 2013
  • Label: Universal Music DVD (0602537280940)
Rieu Royale (Coronation Concert Live in Amsterdam)
(with His Johan Strauss Orchestra & Choir)
  • Released: 2013
  • Label: Universal Music DVD (060253739997 0)
Live in Brazil
(with His Johan Strauss Orchestra & Choir)
  • Released: 2013
  • Label: Universal Music DVD (0602537343621)
Christmas Around The World / The Christmas I Love
(with His Johan Strauss Orchestra & Choir)
  • Released: 2013
  • Label: Universal Music DVD (3756999)
  • Note: 2× DVD
Magic of the Musicals
(with His Johan Strauss Orchestra & Choir)
  • Released: May 2014
  • Label: Universal Music DVD (0602537839667)
Love in Venice: The 10th Anniversary Concert
  • Released: November 2014
  • Label: Universal Music DVD (0602537946365)
Magic of the Violin
(with His Johan Strauss Orchestra & Choir)
  • Released: 2015
  • Label: Universal Music DVD (0602547258212)
Wonderful World - Live in Maastricht
(with His Johan Strauss Orchestra & Choir)
  • Released: 2015
  • Label: Universal Music DVD (0602547472250)
Magic of the Waltz
(with His Johan Strauss Orchestra & Choir)
  • Released: 2016
  • Label: Universal Music DVD (0602547647805)
Falling in Love in Maastricht
(with His Johan Strauss Orchestra & Choir)
  • Released: 2016
  • Label: Universal Music DVD (0602557149098)
Christmas in London
(with His Johan Strauss Orchestra & Choir)
  • Released: 2016
  • Label: Universal Music DVD (0602557179613)
Christmas Down Under: Live from Sydney
(with His Johan Strauss Orchestra & Choir)
  • Released: 2019 (US)
  • Label: Decca (5487884)

References

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Further reading

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  • Rieu, Marjorie (2000). André Rieu: My Music, My Life. Naarden: Strengholt. ISBN 90-5860-0637.
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