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MUSICALLY YOURS WITH JOHAN BOTES & WERNER VAN COLLER

Johan Botes is known for his extraordinary versatility as a soloist, collaborative musician, and teacher; a career which has brought him recognition in concerts around the world. A native of South Africa, Johan was the 2007 First Prize Winner of the Third UNISA/Vodacom National Piano Competition. In 2023 in the USA, he was nationally chosen as the 2nd Prizewinner in the American Prize competition for the performing arts in both the solo and concerto divisions. As a soloist, Johan has performed with numerous orchestras worldwide, from South Africa to Bulgaria, and England to America. He is currently Associate Professor of Piano at Marshall University in Huntington, WV.

Werner van Coller, originally from Viljoenskroon, is a versatile baritone with a rich background in both music and pharmacy. After earning a Bachelor of Pharmacy from North-West University, he pursued his passion for music through various choirs and mentorships with esteemed vocalists. He balanced a pharmaceutical career while nurturing his musical talents, eventually returning to Viljoenskroon in 2018 to deepen his craft. An accomplished musician, he plays multiple instruments and has performed with prestigious orchestras, participated in notable productions like “Oklahoma,” and created the environmental music video “The Next Pompeii.” Werner remains active in his community, performing at local events and collaborating with fellow musicians.