André Rieu To Receive Knighthood in FranceWednesday March 3, 2009De Limburger
André Rieu will receive a high French distinction. He will become Knight in the Order of Arts and Literature of the French Republic.
The world renowned violinist will be presented all the regalia associated with this Knighthood on Thursday in his hometown of Maastricht. The French Ambassador to the Netherlands will travel to the Limburg Capital to present Rieu with this honor.
*Thank you to John for finding and translating this for us!
What an honor for him!! Will he be Sir André now? Thanks, John, for finding and translating all the Limburger news for us. ~Kay
ReplyDeleteWell this honor is really deserved.
ReplyDeleteIt's time to the world to recognize what André and the JSO are doing for the art and for the music.
Thanks John and Sue.
Adriana
Blumenau/Brazil
Well done André !
ReplyDeleteHe will be a ‘Chevalier de l’ordre des arts et des lettres’.
Leo Schofield (the Australian who interviewed André) Rudolf Nureyev & George Cloony also ‘Chevalier’ (Knights). Adele