Renate Riedemann: Violinist

Renate Riedemann
  • Performed with Watershed at Paul Cluver Amphitheatre 2019
  • Performed with Louise Carver & Ross Learmonth at Stanford Hills Wine Estate 2020
  • Adjudicator at The Stage Performing Arts Final Year Vocal Examinations 2020
  • Brand ambassador for Yamaha Music South Africa since 2020
  • Adjudicator at the Stellenbosch University Acapella Concert 2021
  • Solo Artist at The One Mad Tea Party (Hemel-en-Aarde) 2022
  • Session musician to join Watershed Live at Boschendal Summer Concert Series 2023
  • Session musician to join Craig Hinds & Gideon Botes (Watershed) for an intimate trio performance 2023 

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  • Travels from: Cape Town, Western Cape

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She is an incredibly versatile musician who excels in many different genres and has collaborated with popular bands such ad Flat Stanley, Romanz, Bala Brothers, Lira, Chianosky and more.

She’s performed in a variety of cabaret productions, featured in a handful of local music videos, and has been involved in recording projects with many local producers including Riaan Steyn, Helmut Meijer, Johan Oberholzer and Mauritz Lotz (over 100 recordings). As electric violinist she formed part of Sterling EQ and CODA Africa, Renate’s elegant performances are consistently met with high praise from audiences and corporate clients alike – she is a stylish, accomplished performer who delivers a wide range of styles.

Renate Riedemann is an accomplished violinist and established musician in the South African music industry. Born and raised in Cape Town, she completed her B.Mus degree at the prestigious University of Stellenbosch with distinction and went on to receive her Honours degree in Musical Performance (Violin) the following year. Under the guidance of violinist Suzanne […]

Renate Riedemann is an accomplished violinist and established musician in the South African music industry. Born and raised in Cape Town, she completed her B.Mus degree at the prestigious University of Stellenbosch with distinction and went on to receive her Honours degree in Musical Performance (Violin) the following year.

Under the guidance of violinist Suzanne Martens, Renate was appointed as concertmaster of the University’s Symphony Orchestra in 2007 and honoured with several awards and bursaries for musical performance as well as academic achievement.

Renate Riedemann

​In 2010 she was invited to audition as electric violinist in the award-winning instrumental pop group, Sterling EQ. She was appointed and began to travel extensively as part of the band, performing at local and international high profile events such as the MTN South African Music Awards, Dubai World Travel Awards, FIFA Congress Opening Ceremony and the Gary Player Invitational to name a few.

Throughout her time in Sterling EQ the band enjoyed widespread attention in various magazines, radio and television programs such as Top Billing, Expresso, ETV Sunrise, Kwêla, Sistahood and Idols. In 2012 the band was offered a record deal at EMI and released a successful album named Pulse, on which Renate Riedemann performed extensively. It went on to win a Ghoema Award and a Huisgenoot Tempo Award for Best Instrumental Album 2013.

​Renate Riedemann has a proven track record as seasoned session musician, having recorded for a vast number of artists and working alongside some of the finest producers in South Africa. Her violin playing can be heard on over a 100 recordings as well as several film scores, including the local Klein Karoo 1 film composed by well-known SA producer, Helmut Meijer. In her capacity as session violinist, she regularly performs as feature violinist with musical icons such as Watershed, Louise Carver & frontman of Prime Circle, Ross Learmonth.

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