Klaus Döring's Classical Music/Klaus Döring's Klassische Musik

Emma Kok sings Voilà & André Rieu. André Rieu is a Dutch violinist and conductor best known for creating the waltz-playing Johann Strauss Orchestra. He was born on October 1, 1949, in Maastricht, Netherlands. Rieu comes from a musical family; his father was a conductor. He began playing the violin at the age of five. He studied violin at the Conservatoire Royal in Liège and at the Conservatorium Maastricht, from 1968 to 1973. Later, he attended the Music Academy in Brussels. Rieu formed the Johann Strauss Orchestra in 1987. The orchestra started with just 12 members but now performs with between 50 and 60 musicians. He gained international fame for reviving waltz music and bringing it to broader audiences. André Rieu is known for his charismatic stage presence and entertaining concerts, often performed in stunning settings like Vienna's Schönbrunn Palace. He has sold over 40 million CDs and DVDs and has earned more than 30 platinum and gold awards. His concerts have drawn mi...