Johann Strauss Orchestra

Johann Strauss Orchestra

The Johann Strauss Orchestra was founded by André Rieu in 1987. At the time of its first concert on January 1, 1988 the orchestra consisted of 12 musicians. In 2008 the orchestra has expanded to 43 members and performs regularly with guest musicians and singers such as the Platin Tenors. The orchestra is well known for performing classical works with a distinctly unorthodox frivolity, joking with the audience and performing all sorts of antics while maintaining a very high standard of play.

Members

* Soloists: Carla Maffioletti, Carmen Monarcha, Kalki Schrijvers, Suzan Erens.
* 1st Violin: Jet Gelens, Frank Steijns, Lin Jong, Kremi Mineva, Freya Cremers, Diana Morsinkhof, Boris Goldenblank, Els Mercken, Vincenzo Viola, Lara Meuleman.
* 2nd Violin: Cord Peters, Agnes Walter.
* Viola: Klaartje Polman, Pierre Colen, Linda Custers, Nadejda Diakoff.
* Cello: Tanja Derwahl, Margriet van Lexmond, Hanneke Roggen, Joëlle Tonnaer, Karin Hinze.
* Double bass: Roland Lafosse, Jean Sassen, Franco Vulcano.
* Piano: Stéphanie Detry.
* Synthesizer: Ward Vlasveld.
* Oboe: Arthur Cordewener.
* Flute: Teun Ramaekers, Nathalie Bolle.
* Trumpet: Roger Diederen, René Henket.
* Clarinet/saxophone: Manoe Konings.
* Saxophone: Sanne Mestrom.
* Trombone: Ruud Merx.
* Horn: Noël Perdaens.
* Accordion/bass trombone: Leon van Wijk.
* Tuba: Ton Maessen.
* Percussion/kettledrum: Marcel Falize, Mireille Brepols, Ronald Gerards.
* Choir: Nicolle Steins, Karin Haine, Judith Luesink, Heidi Pittie.

External links

* [http://www.andrerieu.com/ André Rieu] (official website)
* [http://www.andrerieutranslations.com/ André Rieu fansite]
* [http://www.andrerieu-movies.com/ André Rieu fansite (mainly movies)]
* [http://www.andrerieufans.com/ André Rieu fansite]
* [http://www.infoayft.com/andre/andre_rieu.htm André Rieu fansite]
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