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Andre Rieu Net Worth: How Rich is the Violinist in 2022?

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3 years ago

May 18, 2022

Rieu is a Dutch violinist and conductor known for creating the waltz-playing Johann Strauss Orchestra. The Andre Rieu net worth figure is estimated to be around $40 million as of 2022.

Andre Rieu performs with his orchestra at Ziggo Dome — (Photo by Paul Bergen/Redferns)

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Early Life and Bio

Full Name	André Léon Marie Nicolas Rieu
Birth Date / Age	October 1, 1949 / 72 Years Old
Birth Place	Maastricht, Netherlands
Source of Wealth	Music
Relationship Status	Married To Marjorie Rieu
Height	6 ft. 0 in. / 184 cm.
Net Worth	$40 Million

Andre Leon Marie Nicolas Rieu was born in October of 1949 in Maastricht, Netherlands to parents Andre Sr. and Alice Rieu-Kleyntjens. Notably, his father was the conductor of the Maastricht Symphony Orchestra.

Meanwhile, Rieu has five siblings in total. His two older sisters’ names are Teresia and Cilia, while his two younger brothers are named Robert and Jean-Philippe. Andre has a younger sister by the name of Gaby Buirma-Rieu as well.

Impressively, Rieu speaks six languages: Dutch, English, German, French, Italian, and Spanish.

Rieu studied violin at the Conservatoire Royal in Liège and at the Conservatorium Maastricht, studying under the tutelage of Jo Juda and Herman Krebbers.

Afterward, he began studying at the Music Academy in Brussels under teacher André Gertler.

Andre Rieu performs on stage at Wizink Center — (Photo by Mariano Regidor/Redferns)

Andre Rieu Net Worth and Career

In 1987, Rieu created the Johann Strauss Orchestra, consisting of a dozen members. Now, he performs with 50 to 60 musicians on stage with him. Rieu and his orchestra have toured Europe, North and South America, Japan, and Australia.

Furthermore, Rieu was the world’s most successful male touring artist in 2009 according to Billboard magazine. In fact, his show revenue was a lucrative $39,992,285 in 2010 alone.

From 2011 to 2018, Rieu’s tours realized an average annual profit of $50,213,665. His Johann Strauss Orchestra has been one of the most profitable tours on earth dating back to 2010.

Additionally, Rieu’s official YouTube channel boasts an impressive 3.85 million subscribers.

Of his dozens of albums, Rieu has seen 14 of them achieve certified platinum status. Meanwhile, the composer is still receiving 1.4 million monthly listeners just on Spotify.

Rieu’s most recognizable honors throughout the years include Knight of the Order of the Netherlands Lion (2002) and Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters (France, 2009)

Andre Rieu Instagram and Twitter

Currently, the composer possesses 761,000 followers on his Instagram account. To go along with that, Rieu has 84,400 Twitter followers as of May 2022. Also, the Dutchman has his own official website where fans can purchase tickets, merchandise, and read the latest news.

Touring again!! 🇺🇸🇨🇦 pic.twitter.com/RA2zYSs35F
— André Rieu (@andrerieu) March 10, 2022

Personal Life

Rieu has been happily married to his wife, Marjorie Rieu, since 1975. She has worked as a language teacher and has written compositions also. Together, the couple has a pair of sons named Marc and Pierre.

As far as the rest of his personal life is concerned, Rieu states on his website that his “life is simply music, music is what we are always doing, and it never gets boring!”

Andre Rieu Net Worth

The Andre Rieu net worth figure of $40 million has been amassed since the late 1980s. His Johann Strauss Orchestra is one of the most profitable music groups of the 20th/21st centuries. Moreover, they have performed close to 1,000 shows since its inception.

Andre Rieu FAQ

What nationality is Andre Rieu?

Rieu’s nationality is Dutch since he was born and raised in the Netherlands. Notably, both of his parents were Roman Catholic, but Rieu considers himself to be agnostic nowadays.

How old is Andre Rieu?

The violinist celebrates his birthday every year on October 1st. Being born in 1949, Rieu is set to turn 73 years old in the fall of 2022.