André Rieu will now play violins from a Luxembourg fund led by Rodrigue Tournel Article from “Truineer,” a Belgian local paper November 13, 2025. Photo Truineer: Managing directors Rodrique Tournel and Dr. Olivier Voordeckers of Devoto SARL (Reserved Alternative Investment Fund), holding rare violins from The Violin Collection. World-renowned violinist André Rieu will now play two historic violins from The Violin Collection, a Luxembourg investment fund, led by "Truineer" Rodrique Tournel. The fund, established by Devoto SARL, invests not in stocks or real estate, but in rare string instruments. The goal: to allow heritage to resonate instead of gathering dust in a vault, while simultaneously offering a tangible alternative to classical investments. "We want cultural heritage to resonate," says Rodrique Tournel, Managing Director of Devoto. "With The Violin Collection, we manage instruments that have not only financial value, but also emotional and musical significance. Thanks to André Rieu, our violins now reach the world's greatest concert halls." From Limburg to Luxembourg and back, For Tournel, the sale also has a personal dimension. Born in Sint-Truiden (Belgian Limburg) and active in Luxembourg for over twenty years, he sees the collaboration with Rieu as a symbolic triangle between Belgian, Luxembourgish, and Dutch Limburg. "You could easily call this a Triple L story: from my birthplace in Belgian Limburg, through our work in Luxembourg, to André Rieu in Dutch Limburg. Music, capital, and culture literally converge here." The two violins sold are masterpieces by Jean-Baptiste Vuillaume (1798–1875), the most famous French violin maker of the 19th century. His instruments are known for their powerful, warm tone and exceptional playability—ideal for the large venues where Rieu performs. No details were given about the price. Tournel emphasizes: "Discretion is part of what we do. But let's just say these are the Rolls-Royces of violins—instruments built to shine on the largest stages." Investing in Music Rare violins and cellos are among the most sought-after collectibles on the international art market. Historically, top instruments have shown stable value growth, averaging 5 to 7 percent per year, with additional premiums when played by world musicians. Tournel: “Our investors seek tangible assets that combine emotion with long-term value. A violin is not only a financial asset but also a piece of history that lives on in the hands of artists.” With this transaction, Devoto confirms the bridge between music and asset management, a niche in which Luxembourg is an international leader. About Devoto and The Violin Collection Devoto SARL is a Luxembourg-based Alternative Investment Fund Manager (AIFM), registered with the CSSF. The team structures and manages alternative funds for families, entrepreneurs, and investors, with expertise in legal, tax, and financial architecture. The Violin Collection is a Luxembourg fund that invests in historical violins, cellos, and bows. Instruments from the collection are played worldwide by top musicians and regularly loaned to young talent.