André Rieu and Johann Strauss Orchestra

The Johann Strauss Orchestra, founded in 1987 in Maastricht, Netherlands, by André Rieu, is a renowned pops orchestra. Celebrated for its vibrant interpretations of Viennese waltzes, classical, and popular music, the ensemble brings a theatrical and joyful style to global audiences. It has achieved over 40 million album sales and garnered multiple gold and platinum awards, including two World Music Awards. The orchestra is widely known for revitalizing waltz music with engaging performances.

Born in Maastricht, Netherlands, André Rieu is a violinist, conductor and composer known for light classics and Viennese salon music. He founded the Johann Strauss Orchestra (1988); From Holland with Love (1994) was a bestseller, and he set a Boxscore record as top-grossing classical artist.