As one of the most unique and recognisable pianists in South Africa today, Charl du Plessis has contributed to resurgence in the popularity of crossover music from Zeerust to Zürich, Stellenbosch to Shanghai. He has won major music awards including a Fiësta, 2 SAMA awards and a Ghoema for Best Instrumental Album. He frequently performs in Europe and Asia as well as at major music festivals in South Africa. Highlights include Grachtenfestival - the Netherlands, Choralies - France, Festival Musikdorf Ernen - Switzerland, and Standard Bank Joy of Jazz - Johannesburg. Charl du Plessis is a Steinway Artist with an extensive performing schedule who holds a Doctorate of music from the University of Pretoria under Joseph Stanford. He is the first pianist ever to perform on Table Mountain, has performed on 4 continents ranging from classics with leading symphony orchestras to jazz and pop. He has performed on the stages of the Hamburg Elbphilharmonie with pianist Joja Wendt and the Berlin Philharmonie for an impromptu performance with Chick Corea. He has been the collaborative pianist with singer/songwriter Nataniël since 2000 performing in more than 120 stage productions per year.
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