November 14, 2025 Post from Limburg Youth Symphony Orchestra (LJSO: Limburgs Jeugd Symphonie Orkest)) André Rieu joins the Committee of Recommendation The Limburg Youth Symphony Orchestra (LJSO) is proud to announce that André Rieu has pledged to become a member of the orchestra's Recommendation Committee. With this endorsement from the world-renowned violinist and conductor, the LJSO, which celebrates its fifteenth anniversary this year, will receive special recognition for its commitment to stimulating and guiding young musical talent towards a professional music career. André Rieu: "Making music together is the most beautiful thing there is; I wish that joy to every child. That's why I'm so proud that we have a youth orchestra here in Limburg where talent can grow, friendships are formed and the love for music is passed on for a lifetime. With conviction, I approach the Committee of Recommendation." Jan Martens, chairman of LJSO: "The involvement of André Rieu means a lot to our orchestra. His international stature and passion for music education is a huge inspiration to our young talented musicians.” The Committee of Recommendation of the LJSO further consists of Marjon Lambriks, Martin Eurlings, Onno Hoes, Jeroen Lenaers, Reg van Loo, Frank Steijns, René Henket, Ger Koopmans, Anne-Marie Leufkens-Stassen, Vesko Eschkenazy, and Annemarie Penn-te Strake among others. The LJSO will celebrate its anniversary on November 23 with a festive concert at the Theater on the Vrijthof in Maastricht led by Matty Cilissen, a celebration of fifteen years of young musical talent and inspiration.

The Limburg Youth Symphony Orchestra (LJSO) was founded in 2010 and is the only Youth Symphony Orchestra in Limburg. The orchestra offers young musicians the opportunity to perform in a symphonic setting and consists of students aged 14 to 25 from conservatories and music schools, as well as young talent from private music education. LJSO performances encompass a diverse repertoire, including classical symphonic works and collaborations with international soloists, conductors, and young talent.