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From a very young age, Pierre had the dream to sing to the Glory of God! As a Committed Christian he realizes the need for humanity to be in Need of God and His Grace. With his rich Classic Tenor Voice, he sings Inspirational Songs Passionately to the Glory of God. The Mario Lanza of Gospel, Pierre believes that people hearts must be touched through his Ministry of Music to bring the Rewarding Grace and Love of God to everyone!

Pierre van der Westhuizen was born into a musical family in Pretoria in 1961, youngest of 6 children. His love of music was evident since early childhood. His 1^st performance in church at age of 4 singing the hymn “Worthy is the Lamb”. He enchanted audiences even as a little primary school boy.

He had voice training under Wilhelmina Dunbar and later attended the Opera School in Pretoria under Eric Muller, participating as Tenor Soloist. He readily says that he wanted to sing Gospel music since he was a child. The message of sharing the Gospel is Music is very real to him as a soloist and member (first tenor) of the Gospel Quartet Melody 4 (1976-2013); Pierre can share quite a few experiences about the influence of gospel music in people’s lives.

Pierre van der Westhuizen, is a dynamic and committed musical artist exhibiting music-making that deeply touches the emotions of audiences, connecting with people from all walks of life. His voice has been described as rich, resonant and compelling, with clear tones and impressive agility. Although classically trained, he is not limited to serious classical music, but has extended himself to Inspirational, Gospel, and Love music in a classic style, pursuing his solo career.

Perhaps music lovers haven’t heard of Pierre who has a Classic Tenor Voice, but he is in actual fact quite a pioneer in Gospel music in South Africa! He is one of the first soloists to cut a record of Christian music in 1986 (Sounds His Praise), in the days when Gospel music was still in its infancy. Pierre expresses the substance/core of the Christian experience in his music. His musical talent and sensitive interpretations strike the right chord in believers’ hearts and inspire a longing for the Eternal. He says: “it is truly my passionate desire to spread God’s Love in this way!” Hence the title of his first album “My Passion”.

Pierre is privileged to maintain an extensive concert repertoire and has performed numerous solo concerts in South Africa, the USA, Australia, New Zealand, Russia, Zimbabwe and Namibia with his gospel singing ministry.

Supportive international and local television and radio stations include Hope Channel, 3ABN, Kruiskyk, DKNT Gospel, LLBN Radio Pulpit and Radio RSG.

His latest Album “When you say you Love me” was released in May 2015 with a collection of wonderful songs – close to the heart, songs like: To Believe, Because We Believe, Because, etc. My dream is to spread Glorious Music to the Glory of God!

Pierre sings for: Weddings, Corporate Functions, Church Services, Christmas Shows, Charity Fund Raisers, Shows with Choirs, House Concerts, Ladies Tea Parties, Evangelistic Meetings, Private and Year End Functions, Retirement Villages, MC, Guest Adjudicator, Festivals and Birthday Celebrations as no performance is too big or small.

Something personal and close to my heart, blessed with 2 beautiful kids:
Rozamund Eliza, studying her Masters in Music at Zurcher Hochschedule der Kunste ZHdK. Lives in Winderthur, Switzerland and a passionate cellist.
Xander Pierre, Multi Media Designer in Cape Town, South Africa and a Heartbeat Drummer.

“It is truly my passionate desire to make people aware of God’s Love, Grace and Mercy”