Biography of andre rieu uk tour

4 August , | Updated: 4 August ,

André Rieu, King of the Waltz, is one of today’s most successful classical performing artists.

Here’s everything you need to know about the Dutch violinist and his Johann Strauss Orchestra.

Dutch violinist André Rieu, who puts on the world’s most elaborate waltz extravaganzas, is credited with heralding a global revival of the waltz, inspiring fans around the world with his music.

Today, he is one of the biggest solo male touring artists in the world, outselling on occasion AC/DC, Bruce Springsteen and even Coldplay with his shows.

From his upcoming concerts to his famed Maastricht castle, here’s everything you need to know about André Rieu.

1. When was André Rieu born?

   André Léon Marie Nicolas Rieu was born on 1 October in Maastricht, Netherlands.

   On 1 October , he will turn 74