In a Maastricht hospital, trombonist Ruud Merx,
47, passed away today.He was a musician with André Rieu's Johann Strauss Orchestra. Ruud suffered a heart attack last Saturday while on tour in England.
He was more than a trombonist
Ruud Merx was not just a trombonist. He was also known in the Limburg music world as an arranger and composer. As a young musician he started his musical career in Bocholtz with the Philharmonie and continued his musical studies at the Maastricht Conservatory specializing in the trombone. He has been a trombonist with the Johann Strauss Orchestra since 1994.
Merx also wrote carnival songs, including songs for several artists from Landgraaf and Kerkrade. As a board member of the Limburg Association for Muziekgezelschappen (Music organizations) he was a strong supporter for the LBM Youth Orchestra and the integration of musical education in primary schools.
Ruud Merx was not just a trombonist. He was also known in the Limburg music world as an arranger and composer. As a young musician he started his musical career in Bocholtz with the Philharmonie and continued his musical studies at the Maastricht Conservatory specializing in the trombone. He has been a trombonist with the Johann Strauss Orchestra since 1994.
Merx also wrote carnival songs, including songs for several artists from Landgraaf and Kerkrade. As a board member of the Limburg Association for Muziekgezelschappen (Music organizations) he was a strong supporter for the LBM Youth Orchestra and the integration of musical education in primary schools.
Canceled Concerts
André Rieu had canceled
the remaining five concerts, which he would have performed in Britain. If more
performances are to be canceled is not
clear.
Thank you to John who with a heavy heart translated this from DeLimburger.
Mis condolencias a la familia. A Andre y a la Orquesta. No te olvidaremos.
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Very, very sad. My condolences to Ruud's family and friends. He will be greatly missed by many.
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So sad. So unexpected, One of my favorites in the Orchestra. My deepest condolences to His wife, the children, and the whole musical Family.
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness what devastating news
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My sincere heartfelt condolences to his family and Andre and the johann Strauss orchestra
My thoughts and prayers are with the family in this sad time. A wonderful man who will be greatly missed.
ReplyDeleteA sad loss to all but he will continue to play his music to us, balance his trombone, shake his hair and eat his flowers from his new peaceful resting ground. We will all meet again 'some sunny day'.God bless you all at this tragic time. Heather W. Buckinghamshire
ReplyDeleteDeepest condolences to Lin and the family and to all of his orchestra family. You all helped us through similar circumstances - just wish we could do the same for you.
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ReplyDeleteThis way, our sincere condolences on the death of Ruud ... lots of strength to the family and the Orchestra from André Rieu.
So soory to hear this news of Ruud. sincere condolences to Lin, Oscar and Lisa and the rest of his family. What a huge loss to all of us. He was so talented and such a funny man. Andre and the orchestra are also in my thoughts. He will be missed by everyone. R.I.P. Ruud, you were loved by all of us.
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Janet Stuckey,
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I am very sad to hear the news about Ruud. He was a very talented musician and also added a lot of fun to the concerts.
My thoughts and prayers are with Ruud's family at this distressing time for them.
Mrs. Sylvia Warlow
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I have not been able to stop crying today when I heard the news. I have been ill
for 8 years now - in and out of hospital - and feel it is only you Andre, Marjorie
and your Orchestra who keep me alive. Please convey my best wishes to Ruud's
widow and children. I hope Lin will consider staying with the JSO. I think
they would all give her love and encouragement.
23 December 2016 -
My condolences to ruud,s wife and family, and andre and the js orchestra in losing such a talented musician, may his memory live on in the music, we listen to at the wonderful jso concerts. Rip.
ReplyDeleteSo sad. My sincere condolences to Lin and the children and to everybody in JSO and everybody in the Andre Rieu family. R.I.P.Ruud.
ReplyDeleteI am heartbroken for Rudd his family and Andre and the orchestra and singers. God bless you all.
ReplyDeleteVery sad and heartbroken for Ruud's family and the orchestra! My condolences goes outto Ruud's family may they find some peace in their friends and family! Ruud was so young, did he have a genetic predisposition to something like this? May he RIP and blessings upon the family! He was such a talent!
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Es ist schade um in ! Mein Beileid der Familie moege er in ruhe frieden finden .
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Quelle tristesse! Mes condoléances à sa famille et ses amis ! Francine.
ReplyDeleteSad sad news. So young. Our thoughts are with Rudd's family and with all the orchestra as a family. RIP Rudd xx
ReplyDeleteRuud Merx was a talented musician, all my sincere condolences to his wife, children and family, André and Johann Strauss Orchestra.
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Catherine.
So sorry to hear this sad news. We saw the concert in Newcastle-on-Tyne on Dec 14th and had a wonderful evening. He will be sadly missd.
ReplyDeleteIm just read it now !!! Im shocked !!! My heart broked to!!! I will miss his attitude... The concerts will never be the same after it!!! Something (SOMEBODY) will miss after it...
ReplyDeleteJe viens d 'apprendre avec tristesse le décés brutal de ce musicien si agréable et talentueuxJe transmets à sa femme et les siens toutes ma sympathie Trés cordialement et"bon courage pour surmonter cette terrible épreuve"nous n'oublierons pas son sourire et sa gentillesse
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