Petrus de Beer is a classically trained violinist (MMus RSAMD) who resides in Paarl, South Africa.

He worked for the Cape Philharmonic Orchestra as a principal player and taught at various top music schools. Currently he freelances in various combinations and styles, ranging from Classical, Blues and Jazz.  As a sought-after session player, he made numerous recordings for Television, radio, CD and DVD. He taught at the University of Stellenbosch (violin and viola). Mr De Beer is a member of the acclaimed Cape Town Tango ensemble.

He recently performed a unique version of Vivaldi’s 4 Seasons to a sold-out audience at the Oude Liberates, collaborating with musicians: Albert Frost, Schalk Joubert and Stanislav Angelov.

The performances he offers includes:

String Solo: Violin

String Duo: violin with the cello or guitar

Instrumental Duo: violin and accordion duo

(Classical Contemporary, French Cafe, World, Gypsy Jazz, Italian and Balkan music)

Instrumental Trio. – World Café.

(This is a combination of gypsy jazz, French Cafe, Italian, Classical, Balkan and Kletzmer music)