violinist electric violinist renate music
Testimonials
Read what previous clients have to say.
KATHLEEN GOSLING
Bride
Renata elevated our event tenfold. She is an absolutely exquisite musician and vocalist—her talent, tone, and presence added so much depth and emotion to the day.
If you’re lucky enough to have her perform at your event, do make the time to truly listen and be present during her sets. It’s an experience you won’t forget.
Our guests couldn’t stop raving about her—she was one of the most talked-about highlights of the day. We feel incredibly lucky to have had her as part of our celebration.
NINA ERASMUS
BRIDE
Renate made our wedding’s cocktail hour truly magical! She was professional, highly organized, and played with such heartfelt emotion that it resonated with everyone. Our guests were in awe of her performance. I cannot recommend her highly enough!
SHARON GOSLING
MOTHER OF THE BRIDE
We procured the services of Renate from Resound Music to perform at our daughter's wedding ceremony and pre-drinks. From the very first communication we found Renate to be very efficient and professional. Her voice and skills on the electric violin were exquisite and our guests raved about her performances. I highly recommend Renate for your wedding or big events.
KIRSTY & CLINT
BRIDE & GROOM
Working with Renate Music was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding planning. My husband and I got married in a small chapel at Joubertsdal Estate in Swellendam and her flawless playing was a highlight of our guests and made the ceremony and cocktail hour so special. We had a special request song and she played it magically. Her communication and professionalism are unmatched. I could not be more pleased with her part in our wedding, and would recommend her to anyone who wants a magic touch to your special day!
CARLA & NICHOLAS
BRIDE & GROOM
Renate, your live performance added an absolutely magical touch to our canapes, and we received so many compliments from our guests about the atmosphere this created. You truly are a master at your craft!
CLAUDIA & TONY
Bride & Groom
Hi Renate, just wanted to say thank you so much for being part of our special day. You were phenomenal. Your performances were beautiful and the songs were perfect! You are genuinely so talented ( sure you hear it all the time) but I have to emphasize how special and appreciated you are. Our guest were so in love with your performances , both at the ceremony as well as at Idiom. Thanks so much.
KIRSTY & CLINT
BRIDE & GROOM
Working with Renate Music was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding planning. My husband and I got married in a small chapel at Joubertsdal Estate in Swellendam and her flawless playing was a highlight of our guests and made the ceremony and cocktail hour so special. We had a special request song and she played it magically. Her communication and professionalism are unmatched. I could not be more pleased with her part in our wedding, and would recommend her to anyone who wants a magic touch to your special day!
CARLA & NICHOLAS
BRIDE & GROOM
Renate, your live performance added an absolutely magical touch to our canapes, and we received so many compliments from our guests about the atmosphere this created. You truly are a master at your craft!
CLAUDIA & TONY
Bride & Groom
Hi Renate, just wanted to say thank you so much for being part of our special day. You were phenomenal. Your performances were beautiful and the songs were perfect! You are genuinely so talented ( sure you hear it all the time) but I have to emphasize how special and appreciated you are. Our guest were so in love with your performances , both at the ceremony as well as at Idiom. Thanks so much.
CRYSTAL BOTHA
Bride
Renate played the violin at our wedding during the ceremony and the pre-drinks. She played beautifully and even though I completely “blanked” out while walking down the aisle, I heard from others that the song I asked her to play for me was brilliant. She is warm, friendly and immensely talented. She even found the time to come up to us and congratulate us in person. Your wedding or event will be extra special with her being a part of it :)
MARGUERITE LAMEY
BRIDE
It was an absolute joy and pleasure to have Renate perform at our wedding in December. She is so professional and such a gem of a person. She created a beautiful atmosphere for our ceremony - helping to centre our hearts and those of our guests around the sacred moment of entering into marriage. At our canapés her pop covers with a classical twist were loved by all and created an atmosphere of lightness and celebration. Thank you, Renate for making our wedding day all the more special and memorable.
NATHALIE FAYDHERBE
BRIDE
Renate was absolutely exceptional! I have been following Renate for years, admiring her work and excited for the day I get to have her part of our day - and when the day finally came, and it was amazing! From first communication to her performance on the day itself, Renate's beautiful energy filled every room and made it such a joy to have her part of our special day - I cannot recommend her enough!
We did request a particular piece for our wedding and when we heard her play it at our cocktail hour - Our faces absolutely glowed, it was perfection!
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She made our day an absolute dream and brought our wedding day vision to life, forever in admiration of her and her work. We are truly honoured to have her part of our day!
SAMANTHA & THOMAS
BRIDE & GROOM
Renate's beautiful performance was the perfect addition to our intimate wedding ceremony in Cape Town. From start to finish, she was professional and friendly. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for making our ceremony so beautifully memorable!
KRISTAN & LENNOX
BRIDE & GROOM
Dear Renate, you met all our expectations and more with gracing us with such a beautiful musical repertoire!
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​We felt like we’re were transported but yet still contemporary and it contemplated our Bridgerton theme beautifully!
JAYDENE & KEANU
Bride & Groom
Renate is so talented and so kind. It was an absolute pleasure having her at our wedding. She made my dream wedding a reality and it was just magical. I whole heartedly recommend the talented Renate for your event. She's an absolute star to work with.
SIMONE HASSELBACH
Events Coordinator
An absolute pleasure working with Resound Music who consistently go above and beyond to make our clients' experiences unforgettable. Renate is always presentable and professional and her performances are simply, in a word, perfection.
JULIANE VAN DYK
MA van die Bruidegom
Baie dankie vir jou besonderse bydrae om die dag ekstra spesiaal te maak, ons het jou musiek, aanbieding and rustigheid waardeer.
BEN BESTER
Groom
Having Renate perform at our event was an absolute delight! Her skillful performance added a magical touch to the ambiance. Highly recommended for any occasion where exceptional musical talent is desired. Thank you, Renate, for making our event truly memorable with your outstanding performance!
DARREN WHITE
Groom
Thank you Renate for helping to make our dream wedding a reality. You are incredibly talented and we loved your amazing music, it added a really special touch of class!
DONNE DANIELS
BRIDE
Renate is a true professional and master of her craft. She gave an excellent performance on the day and was so friendly and accommodating during the planning stages. Highly recommended!
HELET BORCHARDT
SANLAM MARKETING MANAGER
Hi Renate... jy was AWESOME. Baie dankie dat jy bygedra het om ons funksie die sukses te maak wat dit was. Waardeer jou.
DORETTE FORRESTER
Mother of the Bride
Renate performed at my daughters wedding at Shepstone Gardens in Houghton, Johannesburg on 26-2-2022.
She was absolutely amazing!!! Having her at the wedding somehow just put this event in a different league.
I am so grateful to her for her top notch performance and really adding to making this a memorable day for all present!!
CHANTEL LAWSON
BRIDE
Ek en Jan wil net vir jou ongelooflik dankie sê vir die rol wat jy gespeel het om ons dag nog meer soos 'n sprokie te laat voel. Ons het soveel komplimente gekry oor jou en jy het almal verbaas met die lekker en mooi liedjies wat jy gespeel het.
Jy speel ongelooflik mooi en dit het definitief ons troue net nog meer elegant en formeel laat voel - die X faktor! Wil ook net sê jy het stunning gelyk! Ek sal jou vir enige couple aanraai.
FAHMEEDA & DURY
BRIDE & GROOM
Everyone is talking about how amazing you were. Our entire family has been asking about you and your details. Thank you for making our day so super amazing.
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I just want to thank you for such a wonderful wonderful performance.
CORNELLE SCHEERES
Bride
Renate is born with a gift...and what an honor of experiencing it on our wedding day. There will never be enough words to describe her presence on that day, but in short - talented, passionate, peaceful and heavenly...
STEFAN ERASMUS
GROOM
We had a great time working with Renate, and she made our wedding day really special. She was more than willing to walk the extra mile to ensure our vision for the day was realised.
GLORIA GONCALVES-SCHULTZ
BRIDE
What an amazing talent Renate has! She made my wedding day so incredibly special. My wedding day would not have been the same without you. Thank you for your professionalism, your kindness, your talent, taking the time to play my ceremony song (Which was mind blowing) just wow wow wow.
ANATHI MGUBA
CLIENT
Renate is amazing!! My guests and I loved her performance… she did not disappoint. Very professional as well. Thank you sooo much!
SILEN FOURIE
BRIDE
Dis so elegant, sag en baie statig as die viool so mooi rustig die liedjie speel soos jy stap na die altar en so 'n mooi afwerking as uitstapliedjie na die seremonie.
Dit skep so 'n lekker 'vibe' as die viool bekende musiek speel tydens die pre-drinks.
ALMAL BY ONS TROUE HET GESÊ HOE ONGELOOFLIK DIE VIOOL WAS.
ELSJE DERCKSEN
MOTHER OF THE BRIDE
Renate is extremely professional, knowledgeable and helpful; and it was such a pleasure working with her. She performed at our daughter’s wedding and certainly played a major role in creating the perfect ambience. Renate wows with her exceptional talent, and wins hearts as a lovely, kind and generous person.
PATRYCJA & ANTHONY
BRIDE & GROOM
We are two Canadians who were recently married in Stellenbosch. Renate’s talent is truly remarkable. Words can’t describe the special touch that she brought to our wedding day. Her music truly took everyone’s breath away. Renate was incredibly easy to communicate with and made it very easy on us to book from abroad. We could not recommend Renate and Resound Music more highly.
GIOVANNI ARENDSE
GROOM
Where do I start! Renate thank you again for playing at our wedding. To say that you were amazing is an understatement, you blew us all away with your talent. My guests could not stop talking about you. I have never seen a bunch of people this excited about a violinist and as much as I have asked them not use their phones during the ceremony a lot of them sneaked videos of you playing before the ceremony and our down the aisle songs. It truly a moment of musical talent I will never ever forget and I’m glad we have it on video. AN EXTREMELY HAPPY CLIENT!!!
JULIQUE DURR
BRIDE
Absolutely beautiful! Thank you for making our ceremony magical, gave everyone all the feels with your breathtaking music!
ALMINDA BRUNDYN
BRIDE
I was contacted by Renate Riedemann and she made the planning process easy, fun and seamless.
I fell in love with her music and the sound of her electric violin watching videos online, so I opted for her to provide the live music.
I requested a custom song when I walk in - and Renate sang that one. I was already teary eyed, but the song made the moment so perfect. I was to walk out on a specific pause in the song, and it truly was done just how I envisioned it!
ANELDA MANHO
BRIDE
On behalf of me and my entire family, thank you so much for providing the beauty of your violin at our wedding. I am sure you always hear this, but you were really fantastic. So many of our guests commented on what a great addition you were - you really added to the atmosphere. We are forever grateful.
NICOLE SCHREUDER
BRIDE
Ons wil verskriklik baie dankie sê vir jou. Jy het hierdie special touch op ons troudag gebring en kon nie vir beter vra nie! Almal het na die tyd gepraat van hoe beautiful jy gespeel het en dat dit sooooo mooi en spesiaal was.
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Jy js amazing en het die most amazingste talent. Mag jy nog hoë hoogtes bereik en nog soveel meer couples op hulle troudag spesiaal laat voel.
JULIE KIRKHAM
Bride
You made such beautiful music, you looked absolutely sensational, you sensitively tuned your playing around the different parts of the day and the mood of ceremony. So many guests complimented your talent and said what a lovely ambiance you created throughout the whole day. We were so delighted that you were such a massive part of our day, making it even more special, classy and memorable than we could have ever imagined.
PETRA HOWES
BRIDE
From the first contact with Renate she has been professional, courteous and punctual. It was an absolute pleasure to deal with her and she made our special day even more magical! Her flawless performance at our wedding ceremony made many a guest tear up (including the bride!) and I would recommend her to anyone in need of wonderful music.
REUBEN MANUEL
Groom
The violin music was absolutely amazing. My guests were very entertained and amazed. They couldn't stop talking. The music created a warm atmosphere. Very talented violinist! Definitely worth having at your event.