Since 1999 Jannis Anissegos holds the position of co-principal flute in the Thessaloniki State Orchestra. He has a strong interest in contemporary music and the use of extensive techniques on instruments related to the flute. This interest has brought him into contact with numerous composers and has acquainted him with a varied repertory of works for the instrument. He is a member of the contemporary ensemble dissonArt and a member of the trio IAMA (flute, cello, piano). He was born in Stuttgard. In 1993 he acquired a diploma in flute from the Thessaloniki State Conservatory in the class of Ilie Makovei. He continued studying in the soloist department of the Hochschule für Musik Köln in the class of Hans-Martin Műller graduating in 1998. During 1996-8 he held an Alexandra Trianti scholarship from the Friends of Music Association the Athens Megaron. During 2004-5 he did a Postgraduate course at Trinity College of Music in London where he was taught by Anna Noakes, Lynda Coffin και Alan Baker (piccolo). He graduated with a distinction. His overall score (95/100) earned him the Silver Medal for Excellence in Performance from the Worshipful Company of Musicians. Jannis Anissegos performs frequently in Greece and abroad, and has performed as a soloist with all major Greek orchestras. He has recorded two CDs for Dissonance Records entitled IAMA – Present Perfect Vol. 1 and dissonArt live in Köln. He also participated in the Naxos CD PAPAIOANNOU, Y.A.: In the Depth of the Looking Glass / Associations / Erotic / Rhythms and Colours