About Us

Nina Schumann
Artistic Director

Nina Schumann is one of South Africa’s leading pianists, with an international career as both performer and educator. Beyond her performance career, Nina is widely regarded as a guiding force in South African classical piano. As Professor and Head of Piano at Stellenbosch University, and founder of the Stellenbosch International Chamber Music Festival and Piano Symposium, she has mentored generations of pianists.

Her generosity, insight, and commitment to young musicians have made her not only admired, but deeply respected and loved – a contribution that brings a distinctive and human depth to the Cape Piano festival.

Alex Andersson
Executive Director

Alex is an entrepreneur and owner of the family business Adamastor, which invests in technology, the arts and nature.

A lifelong follower of classical piano, he founded the Adamastor Classical Music Fund, supporting scholarships and initiatives that broaden access to classical music. Cape Piano emerged from this commitment, developed in collaboration with Nina Schumann.

Justine Gevisser
Head of Communications

Theresa van der Merwe
Administrative Assistant

Francois du Toit
Associate Professor of Piano South African College of Music University of Cape Town

Pieter Grobler
Associate Professor of Piano Stellenbosch University

Esthea Kruger
Head of Piano
South African College of Music University of Cape Town