A biography for Andre Rieuhasn’t been written yet.
“We should make decisions in life with our hearts, not our brains, not only in music but in daily life.”
“The waltz is a very important part of my life. It's a very important way for me to express my positiveness, bringing humor to the world.”
“It is my personality alone that has brought back the waltz and made it a global craze.”
“Where would I be without Johann Strauss's beautiful 'Blue Danube?' Without this piece of music I wouldn't be the man I am today. It's a tune that brings out the emotion in everyone and makes them want to waltz.”
“Critics or musicians who attack me are jealous of my success and the fact that I make people feel so happy.”
“When I was 4 or 5, I attended my father's concerts. He very often played Strauss waltzes as encores and I saw something happening with the audience.”
“I have two speeds, nothing and full pelt.”
“Mozart composed his music not for the elite, but for everybody.”
“I'm an un-healable positive optimist.”
“You go to a pop concert or a classical concert but there's nothing in between.”
“I love reading but I never last very long because I fall asleep right away.”
“For me, I always like to get up bright and early.”