Niel van der Watt

Quick Facts

Full Name	Niel van der Watt
Occupation	Composer
Date Of Birth	Dec 28, 1962(1962-12-28)
Age	62
Birthplace	Pretoria
Country	South Africa
Birth City	Gauteng
Horoscope	Sagittarius

Niel van der Watt Biography

Niel van der Watt is one of the most popular and richest Composer who was born on December 28, 1962 in Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa. Niel van der Watt (born Gerhardus Daniel van der Watt, on 28 December 1962) is a South African composer. He is well-known for his choral compositions Niel van der Watt has also become a prominent composer of chamber music.

In 1997, he finished the requirements for his Doctorate in Musicology at the University of South Africa with an dissertation on the work and life that of British musician Gerald Finzi.

Trio pour mam’selle leger e’stier; orchestra, flute, clarinet, piano

A De-commercialised American Christ’s Mass (1995)

Van der Watt’s early compositions show the influence of romanticists from the late era like Rachmaninoff and Faure and his skill in harmony and counterpoint is a sign of the deep understanding and admiration for the great musician Johann Sebastian Bach. This, in conjunction with an ardent appreciation for the music of jazz, rock and traditional African music and has made his work unique. One of the most important works that illustrates this includes the De- Commercialised American Christ’s Mass (1995) using variations on popular Christmas carols in an edgy yet reverent version from The Roman Catholic Low Mass.

Niel van der Watt Net Worth

Niel van der Watt is one of the richest Composer from South Africa. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Niel van der Watt 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Born in the family of teachers who taught in Pretoria, Niel attended high school in Pietersburg (now Polokwane) in South Africa. After graduating in 1980, he attended Pretoria’s University of Pretoria, where was awarded the degree of BA Ed(Mus), BMus(Hons) cum laude, and an MMus in Composition.

In the month of June 1995, an African songs for mixed choirs was released. The book was written in collaboration with music composer Johann van der Sandt.

Dinah Lee (1999); voice, piano, alto saxophone and double bass

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Niel Ranked on the list of most popular Composer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in South Africa. Niel van der Watt celebrates birthday on December 28 of every year.

Top Facts about Niel van der Watt

1. Niel van der Watt is a South African composer born in 1962.
2. He has composed music for film, television, and theatre.
3. Van der Watt studied at the University of Pretoria.
4. He has won several awards for his compositions.
5. His works have been performed internationally.
6. Van der Watt’s music often incorporates African rhythms and melodies.
7. He has collaborated with various artists and musicians.
8. Van der Watt is also a lecturer in composition at the University of Pretoria.
9. His compositions range from solo pieces to large-scale orchestral works.
10. Van der Watt’s music has been described as innovative and expressive.