What happened to Ruud Merx?

What happened to Ruud Merx?

Ruud Merx, trombonist with André Rieu’s Johann Strauss Orchestra, has died after suffering a heart attack during the orchestra’s UK tour. Merx, who had been with the orchestra for over 20 years, was in a coma after the initial attack last week, but died on December 22nd.

Who died from Andre Rieus orchestra?

trombonist Ruud Merx
Dutch trombonist Ruud Merx has died this morning, aged just 47, following a massive heart attack on Saturday morning – whilst on tour in the UK with the ‘Andre Rieu Live’ arena show. He had served as a member of Rieu’s Johann Strauss Orchestra since 1994.

Is Lin Jong still in the André Rieu orchestra?

Superstar Dutch violinist Andre Rieu has today announced his rescheduled UK tour dates – following the postponement of a number of ‘Andre Rieu Live’ Arena concerts this week after a member of his orchestra suffering a heart attack. Ruud’s wife, violinist Alina-Lin Jong is also a member of the Rieu ensemble.

Are any of André Rieu orchestra married to each other?

Ruud Merx and Alina Lin Jong from Andre Rieu’s Johann strauss Orchestra. come together for life. When Lin and Ruud, were married, their wedding was a large musical celebration. Ruud and Lin have two children.

What is the net worth of Andre Rieu?

What is André Rieu’s net worth? André Rieu currently has a net worth of $40 million dollars. However, he previously admitted that the lavish £24 million fairy tale castle he designed for his 2008 concert in Schönbrunn, Vienna, left him bankrupt. 4.

Where did Andre Rieu get his name from?

He and his orchestra have turned classical and waltz music into a worldwide concert touring act, as successful as some of the biggest global pop and rock music acts. He resides in his native Maastricht. The name Rieu is of French Huguenot origin. André was born to Andries Antonie Rieu and is the third of six children.

What kind of music does Andre Rieu play?

André Rieu. André Léon Marie Nicolas Rieu (born 1 October 1949) is a Dutch violinist and conductor best known for creating the waltz -playing Johann Strauss Orchestra. Together they have turned classical and waltz music into a worldwide concert touring act, as successful as some of the biggest global pop and rock music acts.

Why did Andre Rieu go to the Doctor?

Since he started performing on stage more than 30 years ago until 2016, André never got ill. He even went to the doctor because he was so concerned, but the doctor allegedly said: “Mr Rieu, you are a miracle. Your heart beats in ¾ time.” No wonder he is so good at waltzing.