Andre Rieu

Short Biography
André Rieu and the Johann Strauss Orchestra

In October 2009, André Rieu visited Auckland with a jubilant ‘30th Anniversary Tour' concert at Vector Arena. Celebrating 30 years of performing, Rieu, his soloists and The Johann Strauss Orchestra wowed with a collection of songs including waltzes by Frans Lehár and Johann Strauss, the Spanish 'España Cani' and a traditional Dutch 'Klompendans' (clog dance).

The biggest surprise for Rieu fans came when the concert was finished and the announcement of a 2010 New Zealand concert was made! The ‘King of Waltz' will return to Auckland for another show in October 2010! André Rieu, the Johann Strauss Orchestr...

Short Biography
André Rieu and the Johann Strauss Orchestra

In October 2009, André Rieu visited Auckland with a jubilant ‘30th Anniversary Tour' concert at Vector Arena. Celebrating 30 years of performing, Rieu, his soloists and The Johann Strauss Orchestra wowed with a collection of songs including waltzes by Frans Lehár and Johann Strauss, the Spanish 'España Cani' and a traditional Dutch 'Klompendans' (clog dance).

The biggest surprise for Rieu fans came when the concert was finished and the announcement of a 2010 New Zealand concert was made! The ‘King of Waltz' will return to Auckland for another show in October 2010! André Rieu, the Johann Strauss Orchestra and his many soloist will take to the stage with an enchanting new show guaranteed to turn every audience member into a lifelong fan. Come and treat yourself to an unforgettable evening of breath-taking music. Tickets won't last - get yours now!

In-depth Biography
Known as "the Waltz King of Europe," Andre Rieu was raised on classical music and began taking fiddling lessons at the age of five. He conducts the Strauss Opera and has recorded public-television specials in the United States as well as musical albums for Polygram. Of the latter, both Strauss & Co. as well as In Concert made several European charts in late 1996. ~ John Bush, All Music Guide