Degrees Held
- BMus (University of Natal)
- MMus (UKZN)
- PhD (UKZN)
Research Interests
- Analysis of the preparation towards performance
- History of opera
- German Lied and the realization of an effective accompaniment
- Vocal and instrumental music of the Medieval era
- Music of Asia
- Keyboard music 1550 – 1950
- Chamber music repertoire with piano
Teaching Interests
- Piano teaching (beginner to advanced)
- Vocal coaching of classical voice students
- Mentoring of student accompanists
- Music history (Western and non-Western music)
Selected
Performances
Experience
- 25 concertos, and much solo, chamber and art song repertoire.
- Has given concerto performances with international conductors Victor Yampolsky, Arjan Tien, Leslie Dunner, John Hopkins, David Tidboald, Leo Quayle and Patrick Thomas, with all the South African orchestras.
- Partnered Elizabeth Connell (soprano), Mark Drobinsky (cello) and numerous South African artists in countrywide recital tours. Has also performed in Germany.
- Longstanding official accompanist at the Unisa International Voice and Strings Competitions (Pretoria)
- Musical director, chorus master, rehearsal pianist and voice coach for over 100 productions of opera, ballet and musicals (State Theatre, Pretoria and the Playhouse Company, Durban)
Community Involvement
- Member of EXCO of the South African Society of Music Teachers
- Pre-concert lecturer at Friends of Music (before the KZNPO concerts)
- Responsible for recruiting artists and organizing the concert series at the Hilton Arts Festival
- Peer reviewer of performance Creative Contributions for other universities
Teaching Expertise
- Piano teaching (beginner to advanced)
Student Supervision
- Has supervised and accompanied many postgraduate performance students
- Provides accompaniment for 60 students for June and November practical exams
- Examining PhD recitals for Wits University