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André Rieu's Maastricht Castle: exclusive behind the scenes pictures
Classic FM was lucky enough to be granted intimate, exclusive access to André Rieu's Maastricht castle home. Here are the gorgeous pictures from our visit, as the maestro himself showed us around.
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1. Gates to André's castle
A majestic entrance. Photo: Lloyd Stas
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2. Approaching the castle
Photo: Lloyd Stas
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3. Archway
Translations on a postcard... nevertheless, a spectacular way to enter the castle. Photo: Lloyd Stas
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4. Welcoming Bill
André welcomed Classic FM's Bill Overton into his Maastricht castle for a tour and an interview. Photo: Lloyd Stas
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5. The dining room
The painting at the back of the room is by André's son, Pierre. Photo: Lloyd Stas
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6. Paintings
Alongside the painting of André is one of his beloved wife, Marjorie. Photo: Lloyd Stas
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7. The Castle
In all its glory, André Rieu's castle from the outside. Photo: Lloyd Stas
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8. In the orangery
André relaxes in his huge greenhouse, home to many species of birds, fish and plants. Photo: Lloyd Stas
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9. Violinist statue
André's house is full of interesting objects, including this neat statuette. Photo: Lloyd Stas
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10. Immortalised in a painting
A stunning picture of André, hanging in his dining room. Photo: Lloyd Stas
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11. André's signature
Very few people can get away with signing the walls of their own house. André is definitely one of them. Photo: Lloyd Stas
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12. The trophy cabinet
Just some of the awards that have been lavished on André over the years (note the Classic FM Album of the Year awards from the Classic BRITs, right at the top as they should be...) Photo: Lloyd Stas
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13. André in the greenhouse
Photo: Lloyd Stas
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14. The greenhouse
Photo: Lloyd Stas
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15. André and Bill Overton
André sits down with Classic FM's Bill Overton in the dining room of his Maastricht castle. Photo: Lloyd Stas
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16. The garden
André Rieu's striking garden, complete with fountain. Photo: Lloyd Stas
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17. The greenhouse
The entrance to André's stunning greenhouse. Photo: Lloyd Stas
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18. Exotic birds
André's greenhouse is home to many different exotic birds. Photo: Lloyd Stas
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19. André and Bill Overton
After their interview, there's time for a quick photograph in André's dining room. Photo: Lloyd Stas
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20. Maastricht medal
One of André's proudest achievements, a medal presented to him by the city of Maastricht. Photo: Lloyd Stas
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21. More awards
Photo: Lloyd Stas
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22. Outside the greenhouse
André's greenhouse was built to his own specification (naturally). Photo: Lloyd Stas
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23. Outside the castle
A grand courtyard surrounds the outside of André's castle. Photo: Lloyd Stas
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24. Violins everywhere
In case you're in any doubt, André is a violin fan. Photo: Lloyd Stas
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25. Grand exterior
The main part of the castle, where André works. Photo: Lloyd Stas
