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Andre Rieu Trivia Quiz

Andre Rieu is a famous musician who plays music around the world and brings joy to a lot of people. This quiz is dedicated to his hard work.

A multiple-choice quiz by puppydoglover. Estimated time: 3 mins.

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Author
puppydoglover

Time
3 mins

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Multiple Choice

Quiz #
309,957

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
172

Last 3 plays: Linda_Arizona (9/10), Guest 185 (6/10), Guest 82 (6/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. What is Andre Rieu's full name? Hint

Andre Rieu

Andre Michael Leon Rieu

Andre Michael Rieu

Andre Leon Marie Nicolas Rieu

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which country is Andre Rieu from? Hint

Germany

Norway

Sweden

Netherlands

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Question 3 of 10

3. Andre Rieu released a CD in 2009 entitled: "You'll Never Walk ________" Hint

On Your Hands

By Yourself

Alone

If Both Your legs Have Fallen Asleep

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Question 4 of 10

4. What musical instrument is Andre Rieu famous for playing? Hint

Guitar

Flute

Cello

Violin

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Question 5 of 10

5. In what year did Andre Rieu first tour Japan? Hint

2000

2001

1999

2002

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Question 6 of 10

6. What is the name of Andre Rieu's orchestra? Hint

Johann Strauss Orchestra (JSO)

The Netherlands Orchestra (NO)

Andre Rieu's Orchestra (ARO)

Andre Rieu's Band (ARB)

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Question 7 of 10

7. What was the name of Andre Rieu's DVD that was filmed in Australia? Hint

Live in Australia

Andre Down Under

To Australia with Love

G'day Australia

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Question 8 of 10

8. At the end of Andre's live concerts, what is released onto the audience? Hint

Lollies

Snow

Balloons

Money

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Question 9 of 10

9. On which Australian soap opera did Andre Rieu make a cameo appearance? Hint

Prisoner

Home and Away

Neighbours

All Saints

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Question 10 of 10

10. Where in the world did Andre Rieu have his highest-attending audience in 2008? Hint

Tokyo, Japan

Melbourne, Australia

London, England

San Francisco, USA

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Most Recent Scores

Apr 23 2024 : Linda_Arizona: 9/10
Apr 22 2024 : Guest 185: 6/10
Mar 28 2024 : Guest 82: 6/10
Mar 21 2024 : Guest 83: 7/10
Mar 16 2024 : Guest 104: 4/10

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is Andre Rieu's full name?

Answer: Andre Leon Marie Nicolas Rieu

His father is also called Andre (Rieu).

2. Which country is Andre Rieu from?

Answer: Netherlands

He was born in Maastricht.

3. Andre Rieu released a CD in 2009 entitled: "You'll Never Walk ________"

Answer: Alone

This CD contains some great songs like, "All I Ask of You", "Annie's Song", "Oh What a Beautiful Morning" and "Nearer My God to Thee".

4. What musical instrument is Andre Rieu famous for playing?

Answer: Violin

He plays a Stradivarius violin. Andre hires a security guard just to guard the violin.

5. In what year did Andre Rieu first tour Japan?

Answer: 2001

This information was obtained from Andre Rieu's biography. They have performed around the world.

6. What is the name of Andre Rieu's orchestra?

Answer: Johann Strauss Orchestra (JSO)

Andre Rieu plays a lot of Johann Strauss' music when he does his concerts.
He plays mostly classical pieces but does also play easy listening and also the odd 'pop' song here and there.

7. What was the name of Andre Rieu's DVD that was filmed in Australia?

Answer: Live in Australia

The concert that was held in Australia was filmed and then released onto DVD in a very quick period of time. The concerts were held at the end of November 2008 and the DVD was released in the middle of December 2008.

8. At the end of Andre's live concerts, what is released onto the audience?

Answer: Balloons

If you watch Andre's concerts (well, his indoor concerts) balloons are released from netting that is tied to the ceiling. This is usually done during the "Radetzky March" song.

9. On which Australian soap opera did Andre Rieu make a cameo appearance?

Answer: Neighbours

He couldn't have appeared on "Prisoner" as that show was cancelled in the 1980's!
Producers from the show heard that Andre had played the "Neighbours" theme song during his Australian concerts and asked him to be a guest star on the show.

10. Where in the world did Andre Rieu have his highest-attending audience in 2008?

Answer: Melbourne, Australia

This was on Saturday 15th November 2008. I went to the concert on 14th November, so I missed out on being in the biggest audience!

Source: Author puppydoglover

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