Annette Hänsel
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Annette Hänsel took up her first orchestral position as a violist at the age of 23 at the Bremen Philharmonic State Orchestra. In 1988 she joined the Hamburg Philharmonic State Orchestra. She is still delighted to be able to play operas, ballets and concerts in turn, with performances at the Elbphilharmonie as a particular highlight. She is still proud of having been the first woman engaged to join the viola group of the Bayreuth Festival Orchestra in 1995. Furthermore, chamber music in all its facets is particularly dear to her heart. Together with her string quartet, she received important impulses at several courses with the Melos Quartet. By mentoring an amateur orchestra, Annette Hänsel also aims to broaden the appeal of classical music.