Andre Rieu was born in Maastricht. He grew up in a musical family. His father, André Rieu Sr., was conductor of the Limburg Symphony Orchestra. His father made him play the violin from the age of five. After graduating from the Stedelijk Lyceum in Maastricht[1], he attended the conservatories of Liège and Maastricht from 1968 to 1973, where he was taught by Herman Krebbers, among others. From 1974 to 1977 he completed his studies at the Brussels Music Academy, where he obtained the "Premier Prix". There he developed a preference for salon music, especially the waltz.
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