Top artistes include pianist Boris Petrushansky (Moscow and Italy) and the Hand/Dupre Guitar Duo from England who are members of the Pro Arte Guitar Trio & English Guitar Quartet, as well as the Aix Musica Ensemble and Guest from Aachen, Germany, Cape Town and Durban.

Also hosted will be pianist Gustavo Romero, currently living in New York and the winner of the prestigious Clara Haskill Piano competition in Switzerland. South African’s own top pianist Francois du Toit will perform alongside violinist Julien Chauvin from France. Other top attractions will be Carlo Guiatoli (Italy), winner of top world piano competitions and talented pianist from Pretoria, Inette Swart.

Also appearing will be members of the KZN Philharmonic Orchestra: Hristo Kardjiev (KZNPO Concert Master) and harpist Linor Griffith.

In 2004, the Friends of Music will also present their innovative production A Capella Crossover which sees two a capella male groups from different backgrounds crossing over into each other’s culture. This production has been made possible by the National Lottery Distribution Trust Fund.