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HSO Staff Picks: Anna Lenhart

Hawaiʻi Public Radio | By Sharene Keliʻipunilei Lum Taba

Published July 13, 2025 at 6:07 PM HST

Anna Lenhart (French Horn) with composer Hans Zimmer at Coachella in 2017

Principal Hornist of the Hawaiʻi Symphony, Anna Lenhart brings in her favorite music, memories of playing for Hans Zimmer, and a look into the Hawaiʻi Symphony Orchestra. When asked to share a few favorite pieces, Anna Lenhart put together a playlist of music for our 10 hour and 40 minute listening pleasure!!
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7qIzQkyamVtcmMYAK7V4O1?si=jSd47B3tSvaqLdqgOaLRug&pi=twCN1c11TmelJ

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Sharene Keliʻipunilei Lum Taba

Sharene Keli`ipunilei Lum Taba is a harpist and is married to Jazz bassist and educator, Dean Taba.

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