Limburg Medal of Honor For André Rieu

André Rieu Received The Medal of Honor From Limburg

Limburg Medal for André Rieu MAASTRICHT ~ André Rieu, on Tuesday received from the province of Limburg, the medal of honor with accompanying certificate. Rieu received the medal of honor for his merits as a Musical Ambassador for Limburg. Governor Leon Frissen presented the award in the studio of the Rieu Group in Maastricht.

The Maastricht Citizen is celebrating his 30-year anniversary as a musician. The great breakthrough of Rieu and his Johann Strauss Orchestra took place in 1994 when the Second Waltz became a huge success. Frissen called Rieu a gifted musician, violinist, conductor, arranger and entertainer, but also an entrepreneur with guts to make his dream a reality.

"He represents Limburg Nationally and Internationally in an excellent manner. No other Limburger comes even close to him in this very special way'', said Frissen. Rieu and his orchestra travel around the world and sold millions of CDs and DVD's. His production company has approximately 150 employees with a turnover of tens of millions of euros. (Reuters) ... Thanks to John for the Translation!