Andre Rieu and the Flowers After Every Tour: A Real-Life Love Story Sweeter Than Any Waltz

Though he’s one of the most famous conductors and violinists in the world, Andre Rieu holds onto a beautifully simple tradition: after every concert tour, he returns home with a fresh bouquet of flowers for his beloved wife, Marjorie Rieu. No extravagant gifts, no grand gestures—just this tender routine, and it’s enough to make Marjorie’s heart flutter like it did in the beginning.

In a touching interview, Andre once revealed, “Music is my life, but Marjorie is my soul. Every time I step onto the stage, I think of her eyes—watching me, encouraging me, even from afar.” Marjorie has been by his side since the early days, when Andre founded the Johann Strauss Orchestra. She has always been more than a wife—she is his confidante, advisor, and the quiet rhythm that keeps their family life steady.

They met as students at the Conservatory in Maastricht, Netherlands. Andre was immediately drawn to Marjorie’s intelligence, calm spirit, and quiet strength. She was studying to be a teacher, not a performer, yet her love for music ran deep, and her emotional intuition proved invaluable. The two married in 1975 and have been inseparable ever since—nearly 50 years of marriage without a single scandal.

Every time Andre leaves for an international tour, Marjorie is the first to text him encouragement, and the last person he calls after a concert ends. “Without her, I couldn’t have achieved even half of what I’ve done,” he admits.

And those flowers—sometimes Dutch tulips, other times French lavender, or white orchids from Asia—are always carefully chosen by Andre himself. They’re his quiet message to her: “Thank you for waiting. Thank you for always being home.”

The love between Andre and Marjorie isn’t flashy or loud—it’s gentle, enduring, and deeply felt. Like the sound of his violin, their love speaks softly… and the whole world listens.