Their father, a professional conductor, encouraged André to take up violin ... Andre and his orchestra are famous for their huge live shows and massive touring schedule. Their world tours have taken ...

André Rieu was born into a musical family on October 1, 1949 in Maastricht in the Netherlands. He began studying violin at the age of five. His father was conductor of the Maastricht Symphony ...

Andre Rieu performs in Sydney Source ... "I had no choice but to leave and abandon everything except for my beloved violin," he told SBS Arabic24, adding that his violin was a "symbol of life ...