Music as
narrative.

The Artist

A composer who
listens to
stories first.

Milan is a classically trained composer whose work is rooted in storytelling, emotion, and cinematic depth.

She began her musical journey as a double bassist, training with the University of Stellenbosch Symphony Orchestra before advancing to perform as a Principal player with the Pretoria Symphony Orchestra and as a member of the Johannesburg Philharmonic Orchestra. This orchestral foundation continues to inform her compositional voice — one that is rich in texture, structure, and expressive nuance.

Her academic path has played a significant role in shaping her artistic identity. She studied at the University of Stellenbosch under Arthur Feder and Antoni Schönken, and later completed her Master’s degree at the University of the Witwatersrand under the supervision of Dr Cameron Harris. Her research focuses on the relationship between music and visual narrative, with a particular emphasis on semiotics and the deeper meanings carried through film scores.

Milan has also contributed to the South African film industry as a music consultant on Keeping Up with the Kandasamys (African Lotus Productions), where she helped develop a soundscape that thoughtfully balances Indian cultural heritage with contemporary cinematic language.

Her approach to composition is intentional and narrative-driven. She creates music that does more than support a scene — it reveals subtext, shapes emotional experience, and brings authenticity to the screen.