Current position(s): Principal Contrabassoon for Zurich Tonhalle Orchestra; Contrabassoon Teacher at ZHdk (Zurich University of the Arts)

Previous position(s): Principal Bassoon for Simón Bolivar Youth Orchestra of Venezuela

Education: Universidad de los Andes in Mérida; Robert Schumann Musikhochschule in Düsseldorf

Notable performances/accomplishments: Won the Schmolz-Bickenbach competition in 2004; Has collaborated with several professional orchestras in Europe, including Berliner Philharmoniker , Bayrisches  Staatsoper München , WDR (Rundfunk Orchester Köln) , SWR (Rundfunk Orchester Stuttgart) , Luzern Festival Orchester , & Orquesta Mozart

Check out one of Hans's performances during his tour in Asia!