André Léon Marie Nicolas Rieu, a Dutch violinist and conductor, was born on October 1st, 1949.
He is best known for founding the Johann Strauss Orchestra, which plays waltzes.
With the help of his orchestra, Rieu has made classical and waltz music into a popular concert touring genre. He lives in Maastricht, where he was born.
In this article, we would like to talk about his brothers.
Meet André Rieu’s brothers Robert Rieu and Jean-Philippe Rieu
Robert Rieu is a conductor and violinist. He has worked with André Rieu on several occasions, including the 2009 tour of the United States. Robert is also the conductor of the Maastricht Salon Orchestra.
Jean-Philippe Rieu is a composer, conductor, and musician. He has worked with André Rieu on several occasions, including the 2004 tour of Japan. Jean-Philippe is also the author of the book “The Discovery of Freedom: Me, You, Us”.
Both Robert and Jean-Philippe are talented musicians, and they have made significant contributions to André Rieu’s career. They are also both successful in their own right, and they continue to perform and compose music.
In addition to their musical talents, Robert and Jean-Philippe are also both involved in other businesses. Robert is the owner of a music school in Maastricht, and Jean-Philippe is the founder of a company that produces vertical-axis wind turbines.
Both Robert and Jean-Philippe are proud of their brother André’s success, and they are always supportive of his career. They are also close friends, and they enjoy spending time together.
