Recitals at Glenshiel presents The Scullery Quintet - Gourmet Cadenzas

Recitals at Glenshiel is excited to welcome back the Scullery Quintet for a thrilling concert at Glenshiel on 23 August 2026.

Join the award-winning Scullery Quintet for Gourmet Cadenzas —a high-heat musical feast at Concerts at Glenshiel! Experience brand-new, virtuosic crossover arrangements where classical masterworks by Beethoven, Dvorák, Tchaikovsky, and Brahms collide with modern jazz legends Afrika Mkhize, Pat Metheny, and Kenny Garrett.

Fusing classical strings with deep double-bass grooves and drum set syncopation, this performance promises an unforgettable afternoon of world-class crossover art. Book your tickets now!

Their performance here in 2025 completely sold out, and we expect the same in 2026, so book now!

Ensemble Personnel & Accolades

1. Hana Yim-Wahl — Violin

• Role: Violin / Co-Lead

• Background & Accolades: American-born South African violinist and chamber musician. A

sought-after soloist and orchestral player, she regularly performs with major national

ensembles, including the Johannesburg Festival Orchestra (JFO), the Mzansi Philharmonic

Orchestra, and Richard Cock’s Phoenix Company and also a Preforming and Recording

Member of the Pop String Ensemble ‘ The Muses’ Nominated for Best Instrumental

Performance at The US Toyota Woordfees awards.

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2. Waldo Luc Alexander — Violin

• Role: Violin / Co-Lead

• Background & Accolades: Acclaimed South African virtuosic violinist and contemporary

music pioneer. Internationally renowned for his extensive solo and ensemble collaborations

with world-famous artist William Kentridge (including Notes Towards a Model

Opera and Refuse the Hour), composer Philip Miller, and choreographer Dada Masilo,

performing on prestigious international stages across Europe, Asia, and the Americas.

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3. Tiisetso Samuel Mashishi — Viola

• Role: Viola

• Background & Accolades: Highly regarded South African violist and chamber artist. A key

member of the Johannesburg Philharmonic Orchestra (JPO), the JPO String Quartet, and

the Mzansi Philharmonic Orchestra. Frequently featured in high-profile classical series, radio

broadcasts, and theatrical cross-genre productions.

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4. Viwe Mkizwana — Double Bass (Contrabass)

• Role: Double Bass / Arranger

• Background & Accolades: Award-winning jazz double bassist, composer, and arranger

holding a Master of Music degree from the University of Pretoria.

• Awards: Winner of the Mzantsi Jazz Award for Best Song and a 2-time South

African Music Award (SAMA) Nominee for his solo albums (African

Skies and Tributes). He has toured internationally with the MIAGI Youth Orchestra

and performed alongside legends like McCoy Mrubata.

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5. Peter Auret — Drum Set & Percussion

• Role: Drums / Percussion / Sound Producer

• Background & Accolades: Celebrated South African jazz drummer and master audio

engineer.

• Awards: 4-Time South African Music Award (SAMA) Winner as a recording

engineer and producer at his acclaimed studio, Sumo Sound. A versatile rhythm

master who tours globally with top jazz and crossover acts, including the Charl du

Plessis Trio. Winner of the ‘Best Jazz Album’ Category of the 2025 South African

Music Awards.