"I was the black sheep of the family, and my mother never really understood me." ― Andre Rieu Understood From Andre Rieu Violinist Added on 1/23/2025 About Andre Rieu Dutch violinist and conductor best known for founding and leading the Johann Strauss Orchestra. He became an international concert figure through large-scale touring productions centered on waltz and light-classical repertoire. Born: 1949-10-01 View all quotes from Andre Rieu