The short story:

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Scheppel Live is not just a concert; it's an experience that transcends genres and defies expectations. A perfect symphony of classic charisma and vibrant rock energy.

 

A classical student turned pop and rock, Scheppel's educational journey range from the classical world of Chris Walton (Cambridge), Walter Money (LSO Principal, Prof Emeritus), Berhard Gueler (Novia Scotia), En Chao (BBC Philharmonic), Charl du Toit (Orchestre National de France, Solistes de Paris) and Gerard Korsten (La Scala, Chamber Orchestra of Europe). 

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The rock side includes collaborations with Guiseppe Lampieri (Mistheria), Malmsteen, Sir Rick Wakeman on the Vivaldi Metal Project, to Jethro Butow and Keith Hutchinson (Savuka).

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In 2021 Scheppel signed an exclusive multi-album deal with Universal Music Group and released his first single Thunderstruck. His acclaimed version of 'Toe Vind Ek Jou' was nominated for a SAMA for instrumental of the year and took the AITSA for best instrumental in 2022.

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He has performed on stages from InniBos and the Kruger National Park to Abu Dhabi including showcases for Ferrari, Mercedes Benz, Ernie Els, Simonsvlei, Total Energies and The European Open at the ProAm Data at Fancourt. 

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Welcome to the Scheppel Family!

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The full story:

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Scheppel Live is not just a concert; it's an experience that transcends genres and defies expectations. A perfect symphony of classic charisma and vibrant rock energy. 

 

Known as a stickler for perfection, Scheppel fuses classical, celtic, hard rock and pop seamlessly together to create a varied yet unique 'Scheppel' sound. His live show is a total different story: informal, energetic, manic soloing and virtuosity that showcases his classical roots coupled with various techniques and a wide range of heavier genres.

 

'After a strict classical childhood that included recitals, universities, scholarships and competitions from South Africa to Germany, I eventually discovered the world of rock and roll, and the rest, well, is history.'

 

Scheppel was awarded a scholarship from Prof. Stefans Grove and Alexander Johnson to study composition at the University of Pretoria and n the same year made his conducting debut with the Johannesburg Symphony Orchestra, Pretoria Sinfonia, KZN Philharmonic and Cape Town Philharmonic. Scheppel also studied and attended masterclass with Profs. Chris Walton (Cambridge), Walter Money (LSO Principal, Prof Emeritus), Berhard Gueler (Novia Scotia), En Chao (BBC Philharmonic), Charl du Toit (Orchestre National de France, Solistes de Paris) and Gerard Korsten (La Scala, Chamber Orchestra of Europe). 

 

As a commercial rock violinist Scheppel was invited to collaborate on the Metal All-Star Vivaldi Metal Project and worked with Guiseppe Lampieri (Mistheria), Sir Rick Wakeman, Alberto Ragioni, Rob Rock (Impelliteri), Mark Boals (Malmsteen), Michael Leopold (Symphony X), Steve di Georgio (Testament), Tommy Denader (Radioactive), Fabio Lione (Angra), John Macaluso (Ark), Dirk Verbeuren (Soilwork), Chris Cafferty (Savatage), Rolf Jolie (Stratovarious), Mark Cross (Scorpions), Ruud Jolie (Within Temptaion), the Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Mark Wood, Sinfonietta Consonus (Poland), Academic Choir Angel Manolof (Bulgaria) and the Chamber Choir Ivan Filipovic (Croatia).

 

In 2021 Scheppel signed an exclusive multi-album deal with Universal Music Group and released his first single Thunderstruck. His acclaimed version of 'Toe Vind Ek Jou' was nominated for a SAMA for instrumental of the year and took the AITSA for best instrumental in 2022.

He has performed on stages from InniBos and the Kruger National Park to Abu Dhabi including showcases for Ferrari, Mercedes Benz, Ernie Els, Simonsvlei, Total Energies and The European Open at the ProAm Data at Fancourt. 

Welcome to the Scheppel Family!

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