Eduard is a Paraguayan folk harpist now living in Canada who has presented over 3000 music concerts in 20 countries since making a personal commitment to Christ. A typical concert presentation by Eduard includes a variety of Christian harp music from South America, North America and Europe, interspersed with personal testimony and stories of God's work in his life, from boyhood in the wilderness of Paraguay to the present. Eduard's natural sense of humour helps him to develop an excellent rapport with audiences wherever he goes.
Eduard was born and raised in an isolated area of Paraguay, South America, over 500 km from the nearest city. At the age of seven he heard a musical instrument for the first time. His father brought home a radio and said "Tonight we will hear music." What they heard was a broadcast from HCJB World Radio in Quito, Ecuador. The music, plus the message in German, changed the whole family. Eduard never dreamed that years later he would play his Paraguayan harp on that same radio station. This has cemented a lifelong association with HCJB.
HCJB Australia has been broadcasting to the Asia Pacific Region since 2003 in 20 languages. Eduard's testimony stresses the power of sharing the Gospel through media.
Playing the harp has been Eduard's passion since 1975. His formal musical training included five years of study in Asuncion, Paraguay. He has experience in a variety of settings including churches of most denominations, large concerts, banquets, fundraisers, and ministry to seniors. Eduard has made numerous appearances on radio and television. He has also recorded 14 albums, a DVD, and written a book.
At age 20, Eduard accepted Jesus Christ as his personal Saviour and since then has followed the call into full time music ministry. When not touring, Eduard lives in Stratford, Ontario, with his wife Christine, and their two sons, Mathias and Sheldon.
"I'm working for the Lord", says Eduard, "wherever He leads. In my life and in my travels I seek to uplift the Lord's name. I love to tell others what God has done for me. My desire is to use my gift of music and testimony to exhort and encourage other people in all walks of life. We appreciate your prayers and encouragement as we minister and travel in different countries. We thank you for supporting us in this way."
The concert will be running through Melbourne, Sydney, Caloundra and Brisbane. All concerts are free with the exception of the concert in Ferntree Gully where breakfast will be served at a small entry fee.
For concert times and locations please visit: www.hcjb.org.au/eduard_klassen.html