“Peter Martens delivers brilliantly incisive and spirited accounts of all these works”
— Strad Magazine
What the critics are saying
“The star of this concert was the cellist Peter Martens with a staggering interpretation of Haydn’s cello concerto in C. It was stylistic with fast passages precisely articulated, and in the Adagio long supple lines – truly enchanting playing”
— Wayne Muller, Die Burger
“Martens’ cello is one of the most beautiful sounds – a deep rich harmonic wooden stringed singing being.
His playing is superb, compassionate elegant phrasing, and flawless technique…”
— Andy Wilding
“Peter Martens’ absolute mastery of the cello is truly exceptional.”
— Leon Bosch, British-South African Double Bass Virtuoso
“The clarity of Martens’ playing and interpretation is an exceptional achievement”
— Thys Odendaal, Beeld
Latest News
Tim Kliphuis Triple Concerto for Violin, Cello, Piano and Symphony Orchestra - PHOENIX REBORN
On 22 September, Peter joined forces with composer and gypsy jazz violinist Tim Kliphuis and the wonderful South African pianist Charl du Plessis. Together with the Cape Town Philharmonic under the baton of Rik Ghesquière, they gave the Southern Hemisphere premiere of Tim’s Triple Concerto, “Phoenix Rising”. The rapturous applause and beautiful encore, “A nightingale Sang in Berkley Square” say it all!
CPO Celli Concert
At 15:00 on 4 December at Christ Church Constantia, Peter will launch the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra Cello Ensemble with his colleagues from the orchestra. Works include Vivaldi’s sparkling concerto for two cellos, a Carmen Fantasy and the Beatles’ Yesterday à la the 12 cellos of the Berlin Phil.
Peter Martens, together with Frank Stadler (violin) and Bryan Wallick (piano), won the Best Achievement in Classical Music Award in the KYKNet Fiëstas, 2021. Their groundbreaking filming of the Beethoven Triple Concerto was recorded on three continents - Africa, North America, and Europe.
"Having been nominated in three categories is in itself an honour and a triumph for unadulterated Classical music. Winning the award for Best Achievement in Classical Music in the company of the other illustrious nominees was both humbling and very exciting!" — Peter Martens
