André Rieu
André Léon Marie Nicolas Rieu (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. He resides in his native Maastricht.
The name Rieu is of French Huguenot origin, though both of Rieu's parents were Roman Catholic. André was born to Andries Antonie Rieu and is the third of six children.
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.
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.
He married Marjorie Kochmann in 1975. She has been a language teacher and has written compositions. They have two sons.
He speaks six languages: Dutch, English, German, French, Italian and Spanish.
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.
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.
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.
Rieu also composed music for the 2014 film Tuscan Wedding.
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| Known For | Acting |
|---|---|
| Most Rating | 8.159 |
| Birthday | 1949-10-01 |
| Place of Birth | Maastricht, Limburg, Netherlands |
| Also Known As |
2004
Andre Rieu - Live In Tuscany
7/1
1. The Godfather (Love Theme) 2. Strangers In Paradise 3. Romance Anonyme - Jeux Interdits 4. Once Upon A Time In The West 5. Chanson d'Amour 6. O Mio...
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Andre Rieu - Live In Tuscany
2010
Andre Rieu - Gala: Live in de Arena
0/0
Andre Rieu in a live gala concert in the Amsterdam Arena featuring the Platin Tenors, Marusia Louwerse and Andre van Duin
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Andre Rieu - Gala: Live in de Arena
2008
André Rieu - Live in Australia
10/2
On a beautiful Melbourne evening in November 2008, an audience of nearly 40,000 witnessed the show of a lifetime. André Rieu and his Johann Strauss Or...
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André Rieu - Live in Australia
2002
André Rieu - Live at the Royal Albert Hall
6/4
Andre Rieu performs a diverse array of tunes originally performed by Strauss, Glenn Miller and The Andrews Sisters, as well as standards such as "Star...
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André Rieu - Live at the Royal Albert Hall
2005
Andre Rieu - New Year's in Vienna
10/1
What could be more magical than Andre Rieu and his world famous Johann Strauss Orchestra performing before a live audience in Vienna on New Year's Eve...
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Andre Rieu - New Year's in Vienna
2005
André Rieu - The Flying Dutchman
9.7/3
Capping a year of touring which took André and his orchestra around the world The Flying Dutchman was filmed in the Kerkrade, Holland soccer stadium a...
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André Rieu - The Flying Dutchman
2000
Andre Rieu - Au Zenith de Paris
0/0
Voix du Printemps - A la chasse - L'or et l'argent - Bahn frei - Ave Maria - Le troisième homme - Etude nø 3 Opus 10 'Adieu tristesse' - Im krapfenwal...
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Andre Rieu - Au Zenith de Paris
2011
André Rieu - And The Waltz Goes On
7.3/3
Once again a fantastic DVD from André Rieu: two-and-a-half hours of heart-warming music and fabulous photography, all recorded in Vienna, musical capi...
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André Rieu - And The Waltz Goes On
2003
Andre Rieu - 100 Years of Strauss
9/1
Performing some of Strauss's most popular waltzes, André Rieu's stunning orchestra travel to a huge array of European locations in this PBS produced e...
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Andre Rieu - 100 Years of Strauss
2008
André Rieu - Live in Vienna
8.5/2
Live In Vienna: A concert with André Rieu on the square in front of the imperial Hofburg Palace in the heart of Vienna. This DVD includes superb compo...
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André Rieu - Live in Vienna
2005
Andre Rieu - Christmas Around the World
0/0
Classical performer André Rieu treats his fans to 23 festive tracks with this Christmas release. Rieu celebrates the holiday season with songs includi...
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Andre Rieu - Christmas Around the World
2007
Andre Rieu - Live in New York
0/0
André Rieu returns with an all-new blockbuster show from New York's iconic landmark theater Radio City Music Hall for his first-ever U.S. taped specia...
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Andre Rieu - Live in New York
2009
André Rieu - Live in Maastricht 3
0/0
André is back home in Maastricht! He is returning to the Vrijthof Square for a traditional summer evening concert in his home town. Enjoy the unique p...
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André Rieu - Live in Maastricht 3
2003
André Rieu - Live in Dublin
10/1
André conquers Ireland... and the Irish steal André's heart! The unique encounter resulted in this CD of the Dublin concert at the end of 2002. An imp...
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André Rieu - Live in Dublin
2005
André Rieu - Songs From My Heart
0/0
Revisit André Rieu’s spectacular midsummer night concerts in the Vrijthof square by watching this fabulous DVD. With unique, spectacular light shows a...
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André Rieu - Songs From My Heart
2012
André Rieu - Home for Christmas
7.5/4
Filmed in Maastricht in 2011, the celebrated Dutch violinist and composer plays a selection of his favourite Christmas songs. The selection includes '...
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André Rieu - Home for Christmas
2012
André Rieu - Under The Stars: Live In Maastricht V
7/1
Fall in love again with André Rieu and his Johann Strauss Orchestra as they bring you a colourful concert with over two-hours of beautiful melodies un...
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André Rieu - Under The Stars: Live In Maastricht V
2011
André Rieu - Fiesta Mexicana!
10/1
Join André Rieu on his global adventures in Fiesta Mexicana as he finally recovers from illness to delight fans all over the world with magical perfor...
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André Rieu - Fiesta Mexicana!
2008
André Rieu - The 100 Greatest Moments
6/1
Following the unprecedented success of “The 100 Most Beautiful Melodies”, we follow-up with its companion 3-DVD set “The 100 Greatest Moments” – 6 hou...
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André Rieu - The 100 Greatest Moments
2013
André Rieu & Friends - Live in Maastricht
5.5/3
"If you can't come to Maastricht, we'll come to you," says Andre himself. "Come and enjoy the music on the big screen in the comfort of your local cin...
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André Rieu & Friends - Live in Maastricht
2006
André Rieu - At Schonbrunn Vienna
10/1
This DVD beautifully recreates for you the musical spectacle that took place in the courtyard in front of Vienna’s Schönbrunn Palace on 7 and 8 July 2...
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André Rieu - At Schonbrunn Vienna
2010
André Rieu - Roses from the South
8.8/2
Themed around Johan Strauss' famous waltz of the same name, Roses From The South sees Andre venturing to the amazing sub tropical paradise island of M...
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André Rieu - Roses from the South
2009
Wedding at the Opera
9/1
A concert with André Rieu which takes place in one of the most beautiful opera houses in the world, the famous Semper Opera in Dresden. As well as the...
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Wedding at the Opera
2008
André Rieu - Live In Maastricht II
6/1
André is home again! Back in his home town of Maastricht in time for the traditional summer evening concert on the Vrijthof. Once again the famous squ...
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André Rieu - Live In Maastricht II
2013
André Rieu - Live in Brazil
7.5/5
Everyone knows the Samba is the National Dance of Brazil - but that changed in 2012 when André Rieu played his first ever concert series in Brazil's h...
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André Rieu - Live in Brazil
2013
Rieu Royale - André Rieu Coronation Concert Live in Amsterdam
8/2
On April 30th 2013 millions of Dutch people dressed in their national colour oranje gathered all around the Netherlands with Amsterdam being the capit...
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Rieu Royale - André Rieu Coronation Concert Live in Amsterdam
2003
Andre Rieu - New Year's Eve Punch
8/2
What would you say to an evening of partying with music, song and above all, lots of fun, leaving you shaking with laughter? This scintillating New Ye...
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Andre Rieu - New Year's Eve Punch
2009
André Rieu - I lost my Heart in Heidelberg
10/1
Andre Rieu and the Johan Strauss Orchestra performing live in Heidelberg in 2009.
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André Rieu - I lost my Heart in Heidelberg
2003
André Rieu - La vie est belle
0/0
The premiere of the world tour "La vie est belle" was one of the finest outdoor theaters in the world, the Waldbühne in Berlin. Backed by a choir, an...
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André Rieu - La vie est belle
2010
André Rieu - My African Dream
10/1
The story of Andre Rieu's first journey to Africa, the discovery of soloist Kimmi Skota and the sheer emotional impact of the concerts on the South Af...
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André Rieu - My African Dream
2010
André Rieu - A Midsummer Night's Dream: Live in Maastricht 4
8/2
After a successful South African tour in 2010, the Vrijthof concerts were all about Africa that year. André invited the South African soloists from t...
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André Rieu - A Midsummer Night's Dream: Live in Maastricht 4
2009
André Rieu - Live In Sydney: André's Australian Adventure
10/1
André Rieu & his Johann Strauss Orchestra entertained a packed audience at Acer Arena in Sydney. They waltzed in the aisles, waved welcome banners...
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André Rieu - Live In Sydney: André's Australian Adventure
2003
André Rieu - Romantic Paradise Live in Italy
0/0
While on a short holiday in Italy with family and friends, I found myself visiting a small town in Tuscany called Cortona, and I fell in love with it...
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André Rieu - Romantic Paradise Live in Italy
2007
André Rieu - In Wonderland
10/1
To the music of Thus spake Zarathustra the gates open to reveal an enchanting, fairy-tale world. There are stunning melodies, recorded at Efteling, on...
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André Rieu - In Wonderland
2014
André Rieu - Magic Of the Musicals
8/1
The Dutch violinist and the Johann Strauss Orchestra perform a number of musical hits. André Rieu is one of the bestselling modern classical artists,...
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André Rieu - Magic Of the Musicals
2014
André Rieu - Love in Venice
9.3/3
The Vrijthof concerts have been going for ten years and this anniversary was all the excuse André Rieu needed to make things extra festive and put on...
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André Rieu - Love in Venice
2011
André Rieu - The Christmas I Love
0/0
The Christmas I Love’ is a very special Christmas gift – a collection of some of the most tender carols personally chosen by Andre for this album and...
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André Rieu - The Christmas I Love
2013
André Rieu - Happy Birthday!
10/1
It always gives me great pleasure to host our summer evening concerts on the beautiful Vrijthof square in my home town of Maastricht. But this time w...
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André Rieu - Happy Birthday!
2015
André Rieu - Wonderful World - Live in Maastricht
8/3
Live coverage of the Dutch violinist and composer André Rieu's annual concert in his home town of Maastricht. He is joined on stage by the Johann Stra...
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André Rieu - Wonderful World - Live in Maastricht
1998
Andre Rieu - Au Zenith de Paris
0/0
Voices of Spring - A hunting - Gold and Silver - Bahn frei - Ave Maria - The Third Man - Study No.3 opus 10 "Adieu tristesse" - Im Krapfenwaldl...
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Andre Rieu - Au Zenith de Paris
2005
Andre Rieu - Romantic Moments
0/0
PBS' most successful artist of the 2003 season returns with one of his most enchanting programs now on DVD. Romantic Moments is still one of the most...
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Andre Rieu - Romantic Moments
2009
André Rieu - Champagne Melodies
10/1
Champagne, Strauss and celebration! André Rieu brings you a stirring concert of music to make your heart beat in three-quarter time and make your emot...
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André Rieu - Champagne Melodies
2009
André Rieu - A dream come true
0/0
This is not concert/music disk, it is much more, it has interviews with Andre' (in Dutch with subtitles). It shows Andre' at home, old video footage o...
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André Rieu - A dream come true
2008
Andre Rieu - Gala Concert
0/0
This Gala concert, recorded in December 2002 at Hamburg's Colour Line Arena, shows an energetic Andre, in party mood, complete with streamers and ball...
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Andre Rieu - Gala Concert
2005
Andre Rieu - Love Songs
0/0
An intoxicating collection from PBS #1 Musical Artist this year. Andre Rieu performs his most romantic music filmed on location in some of Europe's mo...
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Andre Rieu - Love Songs
2003
Life is beautiful
7/1
Filmed in Berlin's spectacular Waldbuehne Amphitheatre, an 8000 seat outdoor concert venue like no other in the world. Rieu's magic is captured witth...
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Life is beautiful
2011
André Rieu - Moonlight Serenade
10/1
The musical maestro himself André Rieu is back with his incredible new CD/DVD album Moonlight Serenade. You’ve seen him on Dancing On Ice, you’ve hear...
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André Rieu - Moonlight Serenade
2002
Andre Rieu - Dreaming (Aimer)
0/0
The title says it all: 'Dreaming'. The DVD is a collection of the world's most romantic melodies, music to waft you delightfully away to dreamland!
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Andre Rieu - Dreaming (Aimer)
2001
Andre Rieu - Worldtour Concert
0/0
1 Dein Ist Mein Ganzes Herz
2 Donauliebe:
2.1 Donauwellen
2.2 Liebe Du Himmel Auf Eden
3 Ramona
4 Heia In Den Bergen
5 Amazing Grace
6 Auld Lan...
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Andre Rieu - Worldtour Concert
2002
André Rieu - Love Around The World
0/0
A portion of "Love Around The World" takes place on a beautiful cruise ship called the MS Deutchland; the other portion is filmed at various locations...
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André Rieu - Love Around The World
2008
André Rieu - Royal Dreams
10/1
A stirring compilation of Andre Rieu's best performances at The Royal Albert Hall and the Berlin Waldbuhne. 1. Dein ist mein ganzes Herz 2. Wiener B...
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André Rieu - Royal Dreams
2016
André Rieu - Christmas in London
7.4/5
Christmas is now more beautiful and cosy than ever! Experience Christmas in London, together with André Rieu. Decorated Christmas trees everywhere you...
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André Rieu - Christmas in London
2016
André Rieu - Falling in Love - In Maastricht
10/2
Live performance by Dutch violinist and composer André Rieu recorded at his annual concert in his home town of Maastricht. Playing to a crowd of over...
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André Rieu - Falling in Love - In Maastricht
2018
André Rieu's 2018 Maastricht Concert
10/1
One of the most popular live acts in the world, the King of the Waltz André Rieu has announced that his 2018 Maastricht concerts will be screened in o...
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André Rieu's 2018 Maastricht Concert
2012
André Rieu - King of the Waltz
0/0
King of the Waltz Live Concert
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André Rieu - King of the Waltz
2006
André Rieu - New York Memories
0/0
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André Rieu - New York Memories
2019
André Rieu - New Year's Concert from Sydney
0/0
The King of Waltz André Rieu will bring to millions of fans across the world, his New Year’s concert recorded live in Sydney, Australia.
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André Rieu - New Year's Concert from Sydney
2020
André Rieu - 70 Years Young
6/1
70 Years Young is André Rieu’s ultimate concert featuring musical highlights chosen by the maestro himself from his illustrious career so far. This un...
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André Rieu - 70 Years Young
2019
André Rieu 2019 Maastricht Concert - Shall We Dance?
10/1
2019 has begun emphatically for The King of The Waltz, André Rieu. His first ever New Year’s concert grossed an incredible £1.917 million in the UK al...
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André Rieu 2019 Maastricht Concert - Shall We Dance?
2020
André Rieu Magical Maastricht - Together in Music
0/0
André Rieu’s Magical Maastricht celebrates 15 years of André’s glorious hometown concerts. The King of the Waltz has selected his most spectacular per...
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André Rieu Magical Maastricht - Together in Music
2007
André Rieu - Romance
10/1
01. The Godfather Waltz (N. Rota)
02. Romance Anonyme (Anonyme)
03. Lagune Waltz (J. Strauss)
04. O Mio Babbino Caro (G. Puccini)
05. The Rose (A....
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André Rieu - Romance
2012
André Rieu: Home For the Holidays
0/0
Andre Rieu and the Johann Strauss Vienna Orchestra will fill your home with a Home for the Holidays concert. This is not just a concert - it is a fanc...
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André Rieu: Home For the Holidays
2015
André Rieu - Live in Bucharest
9/1
André Rieu and his Johann Strauss orchestra - Live in Constitution Square, Bucharest. Special guest: Gheorghe Zamfir.
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André Rieu - Live in Bucharest
2021
André Rieu - Together Again
8/2
The King of the Waltz has handpicked his all-time favourite show tunes, operatic arias and dance numbers from stages around the world - featuring many...
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André Rieu - Together Again
2013
André Rieu Espetacular
10/1
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André Rieu Espetacular
2022
André Rieu - Happy Days are Here Again 2022
0/0
The wait is over! After two long years, Maestro André Rieu is performing again in his hometown of Maastricht! We are proud to present André's brand ne...
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André Rieu - Happy Days are Here Again 2022
2023
André Rieu 2022 Maastricht Concert - Happy Days are Here Again!
0/0
An all-new summer concert now exclusively in cinemas.
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André Rieu 2022 Maastricht Concert - Happy Days are Here Again!
2023
André Rieu - Live in Dublin 2023
2/1
Visit the Emerald Isle in style with André Rieu in Dublin, the maestro’s first filmed concert in the delightful Irish capital in over 20 years – exclu...
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André Rieu - Live in Dublin 2023
2015
André Rieu - Magic Of the Violin (compilation)
0/0
André Rieu - Magic of The Violin
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André Rieu - Magic Of the Violin (compilation)
2017
André Rieu - Live in Chile
9.5/2
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André Rieu - Live in Chile
2021
André Rieu - Christmas with André
10/1
Let the magic of Christmas warm you up as you sing and dance to delightful carols, romantic waltzes and beautiful melodies like Jingle Bells, O Holy N...
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André Rieu - Christmas with André
2017
André Rieu - 2017 Maastricht Concert
10/1
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André Rieu - 2017 Maastricht Concert
2019
André Rieu - Love in Maastricht
10/1
“Love in Maastricht” was recorded with 28 cameras on three nights, capturing the most emotional moments on and off stage - It includes world famous so...
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André Rieu - Love in Maastricht
2009
André Rieu - The Best Of Live
0/0
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André Rieu - The Best Of Live
2015
Andre Rieu op Bloemeneiland Mainau
0/0
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Andre Rieu op Bloemeneiland Mainau
2006
André Rieu - The Homecoming
0/0
Live in Maastricht, The Netherlands.
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André Rieu - The Homecoming
2017
André Rieu - The Magic Of Maastricht
10/1
Thirty years’ Johann Strauss Orchestra, and on the Vrijthof square for the thirteenth year running. Surely a good reason for a party! Enjoy André Rie...
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André Rieu - The Magic Of Maastricht
2014
André Rieu - Maastricht 2014 (10th Anniversary Concert)
10/1
The King of the Waltz stages a spectacular anniversary concert in the Netherlands' most romantic city square. Hugely popular Dutch violinist and compo...
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André Rieu - Maastricht 2014 (10th Anniversary Concert)
2019
André Rieu - Das große Konzert 2019
0/0
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André Rieu - Das große Konzert 2019
2023
André Rieu – Maastricht Concert 2023: Love Is All Around
0/0
The King of the Waltz invites you to his all-new cinema concert Love is All Around, from his beautiful hometown of Maastricht. André Rieu will again...
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André Rieu – Maastricht Concert 2023: Love Is All Around
2023
André Rieu's White Christmas
0/0
For many people, Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year. This year the Christmas joy starts early with the cinema special André Rieu's White...
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André Rieu's White Christmas
2019
André Rieu - Christmas Down Under - Live from Sydney
0/0
André Rieu is thrilled to announce his romantic new DVD Christmas Down Under – Live from Sydney. The “King of the Waltz” will bring one of his most f...
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André Rieu - Christmas Down Under - Live from Sydney
2024
André Rieu: Love Is All Around - Live in Maastricht 2023
0/0
In the summer of 2023, André Rieu delighted over 145,000 fans from around the world in his hometown of Maastricht. This DVD captures the spirit of the...
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André Rieu: Love Is All Around - Live in Maastricht 2023
2024
André Rieu's 2024 Maastricht Concert: Power of Love
0/0
André Rieu is ready to blow you away with his brand new cinema concert ‘Power of Love’. From his picturesque hometown of Maastricht, 'The King of the...
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