It never rains and then it pours. In the last two months I have played more two piano repertoire then in my entire life up to now. During February I was busy with a series of rehearsals culminating in a two piano recital with classical and cross over jazz works on the program and...

Sitting in my favourite chair in my favourite gallery in my favourite city in the world: Berlin. Yes I know most people opt for New York as their number one but there is an edge in this once divided city, which gets me all excited. This trip has been a life changer. I spent...

In my quest to find the lost love letter left in a piano chair more than 50 years ago, I have so far had the pleasure of performing in 7 different cities in South Africa. The letter is still at large but my delight in performing for different audiences and experiencing their appreciation for...

South Africa has only one Piano Man and on 23 February 2014 Charl du Plessis will upgrade your musical experience of the piano once and for all. Imagine the worlds of classical music with its romantic melodies and well-known favourites meeting face-to-face with the cool rhythms of rock, pop, blues and even jazz in...

Piano Technician Q & A Charl du Plessis in conversation with Steinway Concert Technician Garth Hammer   Over many years I have developed a very deep respect and fascination with the craft of skilled piano technicians. Pianists often overlook the importance of the skilled work these people do. If it were not for master...