Are André Rieu concerts going ahead in 2021?
André Rieu postpones UK/Ireland tour to April 2021 As the coronavirus continues to spread, André Rieu and his Johann Strauss Orchestra are unfortunately forced to postpone their UK/Ireland tour again. André Rieu is looking forward to welcoming audiences back to his concerts in April 2021, which are on sale now.
Who died in André Rieu’s orchestra?
trombonist Ruud Merx
Dutch trombonist Ruud Merx has died this morning, aged just 47, following a massive heart attack on Saturday morning – whilst on tour in the UK with the ‘Andre Rieu Live’ arena show. He had served as a member of Rieu’s Johann Strauss Orchestra since 1994.
How many people are in the Johann Strauss Orchestra?
50
The orchestra began with only twelve members, but now there are 50, sometimes even 60 on very large stages.
Are André Rieu concerts still going ahead?
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic André Rieu’s postponed 2020 UK/Ireland tour, scheduled for 2021, has been rescheduled to 2022, kicking off in Manchester on 20 April 2022. Current ticket holders should retain their tickets as they will be automatically honored for the new dates.
Are André Rieu concerts Cancelled?
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic André Rieu’s postponed 2020 UK/Ireland tour, scheduled for 2021, has been rescheduled to 2022, kicking off in Manchester on 20 April 2022.
Is André Rieu still married?
André Rieu has been married to his wife, Marjorie Rieu, for 40 years (as he told us in an exclusive Valentine’s Day video – link below). She rarely appears in public with André and once said in an interview that she doesn’t want to be defined by her husband.
What happened to Ruud Merx?
Ruud Merx, trombonist with André Rieu’s Johann Strauss Orchestra, has died after suffering a heart attack during the orchestra’s UK tour. Merx, who had been with the orchestra for over 20 years, was in a coma after the initial attack last week, but died on December 22nd.
Is Lin Jong still in the Andre Rieu Orchestra?
Superstar Dutch violinist Andre Rieu has today announced his rescheduled UK tour dates – following the postponement of a number of ‘Andre Rieu Live’ Arena concerts this week after a member of his orchestra suffering a heart attack. Ruud’s wife, violinist Alina-Lin Jong is also a member of the Rieu ensemble.
Are any of André Rieu Orchestra married to each other?
Ruud Merx and Alina Lin Jong from Andre Rieu’s Johann strauss Orchestra. come together for life. When Lin and Ruud, were married, their wedding was a large musical celebration. Ruud and Lin have two children.
Has Stephanie detry left André Rieu?
This is what André Rieu wrote on his official website about Stéphanie: Stéphanie Detry Stéphanie is a fantastic violinist and pianist as well. She originally joined the orchestra as a violinist, and forgot all about the piano. On December 18, 2020, Stéphanie said goodbye to the Johann Strauss Orchestra.
Is André Rieu still touring in 2020?
André Rieu, the best-loved ‘King of Waltz’, has postponed his UK and Ireland tour with the Johann Strauss Orchestra to September 2020, due to coronavirus. The tour, initially planned for April and May 2020, has been postponed due to the coronavirus outbreak.
Does Marjorie Rieu travel with the orchestra?
The 68-year-old Dutch violinist and conductor juggles spending quality time with his wife, children and grandchildren with his hectic schedule travelling the world with his orchestra – and he has now revealed exactly how he does it and his secret to his blissful happiness with Marjorie, four decades on.