Annemarie has been with the NZSO since 1994. Her journey with the cello began by accident in a Saturday morning music class. She had been interested in learning to play the violin, but all the small violins for hire had gone! There was still a room full of small cellos, though, so she came home with one and is thrilled it worked out that way.
Annemarie gained a BMus.(Perf.) from Auckland University before moving to Wellington in the 1980s. After a period of study in Boston, Annemarie started doing casual work in the NZSO, before acquiring a good cello and then getting a job.
A highlight of her time in the orchestra was the 2005 European Tour, especially the Amsterdam Concertgebouw concert, not only because it’s such a famous Hall, but also because many of her Dutch family came to the concert!
When she’s not working, Annemarie enjoys spending time with her family, travelling and gardening.