Vital Statistics
1949 -Andre Leon Marie Nicolas Rieu born October first in Maastricht, the Netherlands.
Siblings: Cilia, Teresia, (Andre), Robert, Jean Philippe and Gaby
1954-First violin lessons
1954-1960 St Aloysius Montessori School
1961-1967
1962-First meeting with Marjorie Kochmann
1968-1973 Conservatory in Liege and Maastricht. Violin lessons from Jo Juda and
Herman Krebbers
1974-1977 Conservatory in Brussels. Violin lessons from Andre Gertler
1975-Married Marjorie Kochmann (August?)
1977-Premier Prix (graduation) at the Belgium Conservatory
1978-Son Marc is born November 1.
Maastricht Salon Orchestra is founded.
1978-1989 Violinist in the Limburger Symphony Orchestra.
1981-Son Pierre is born. June 14
1987-JSO established. 12 members
1988-JSO first concert.