A recent addition out of USC in her rookie year with the California Symphony, her instrument would be 8.5 feet long without all those kinks… Please meet bassoonist Annie Ranzani!
| Name: | Anne Ranzani |
| Position: | Principal Bassoon |
| Section: | Woodwinds |
| Joined California Symphony: | 2023 |
| Hometown: | San Diego, CA |
| College: | University of Southern California (USC) |
Favorite Sporting Memory: Trying to ice skate as a native Southern Californian with my Canadian in-laws.
Your Sports Team: Calgary Flames
Favorite California Symphony Memory: The memory of being so warmly welcomed for my first concert with California Symphony last May will always be a touchdown to me!
Most Looking Forward to Playing in 23/24: Mozart Gran Partita in March
Favorite Hype Music: Like Travis Kelce, I’m a big fan of Taylor Swift, specifically Reputation
What’s the coolest thing about your instrument?
When laid out completely straight, the bassoon is actually 8.5 feet long!
Thoughts on playing music and playing sports?
Music and sports both require a ton of practice, dedication, and passion – to be a professional musician or athlete, you have to truly love what you are doing!
Anne is just one of the California Symphony’s all-star squad of professional musicians. Support the team and music education programs that uplift and inspire our community with a year-end donation, and help us reach the goal of raising $50,000 by December 31. Checks (including from Donor-Advised Funds), credit card payments, gifts of appreciated stock, and IRA distributions are all accepted. Donate now or call the office at 925.280.2490 to make a gift. We promise not to break up with you and then write a song about it. Thank you!
