Classical PIANISTS

ALBERT HORNE
Based in Cape Town
Albert Horne recently conducted Monteverdi’s L’Incoronazione di Poppea for Cape Town Opera and the University of Cape Town at the Artscape Theatre, and is currently Chorus Master and Music Assistant for Cape Town Opera.
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ANNEMIE STIMIE
Based in Cape Town
Annemie Stimie (24) started her music training at the age of eight and has successfully completed various music exams, including UNISA’s performance licentiate (cum laude) and a teacher’s licentiate in piano and the grade 8 examination (with distinction) in flute.. More

JOHN FRESK
Based in Johannesburg
Recently nominated for a Grammy award for his songwriting abilities, Yamaha Artist John Fresk brings to his professional sphere a lifetime of musical experience as a pianist, producer, arranger, and composer. Originally from the USA, John is Classically trained, but with popular, jazz and rock experience and sensibilities. His career spans twenty-five years of professional performance in all aspects: recording, concerts, receptions, weddings and other special events. MORE

PIETER TREDOUX
Based in Cape Town
Pieter Tredoux, a student of the highly acclaimed opera star of yesteryear Nellie du Toit, is a charming and popular baritone specializing in lighter genres. These include French cabaret like Piaf and Brel; Golden Oldies (music from the 1920’s – 1970’s) and popular numbers from musicals and films. For the most part of 2004 he sang the role of Monsieur Andre in the South African production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's world-famous musical "The Phantom of the Opera" MORE

RIAAN ELOFF
Based in Pretoria
Riaan Eloff started playing piano at age eight. Born into a musically gifted family, his mother plays several instruments, his father guitar and trumpet and both his sisters play instruments and all sing to some extent. His formal education in piano and theory culminated in a Grade 8 qualification at the University of South Africa (UNISA) in 1987. MORE

RICHARD WILSON
Based in Cape Town
South African musician Richard Wilson, although classically trained, has played in numerous rock bands in South Africa, notably McCully Workshop and The Wright Brothers, before going it alone with his first solo album (piano and orchestra) in the early 80’s. MORE

SHELLEY AINSWORTH
Based in Cape Town
Shelley Ainsworth (B MUS, UCT; B ED) is a classically trained pianist, specialising in classical and cocktail piano styles. She has performed on many occasions at Cape Town's leading hotels including the Mount Nelson, Cape Sun and Table Bay.. MORE

WAYNE PURCHASE
Based in Johannesburg
Wayne Purchase started to play music from the age of six and went on to win prestigious music competitions for five consecutive years by the age of eleven. He trained in classical piano during his high school years and went on to study jazz piano at Pretoria Technikon, South Africa (now known as Tswane University of Technology) and completed his National Diploma in 1995. MORE

ELNA VAN DER MERWE
Based in Cape Town
One of the Cape's most sought after piano accompanists, Elna van der Merwe has appeared as piano- and organ soloist with the KRUIK Orchestra, the Cape Town Symphony Orchestra, and the University of Stellenbosch Symphony Orchestra , as well as with the new Cape Philharmonic Orchestra during August this year. She performs regularly as accompanist at national music competitions, as well as UNISA international competitions.