Hans Petter Stangnes

About the Artist

Hans Petter is solo-trumpet in Trondheim Symphony Orchestra and the artistic leader of Nordic Brass Ensemble, of which he was a co-founder in 1996. He is also a frequent guest in many orchestras throughout Europe, such as Mahler Chamber Orchestra, Gothenburg Symphony, and Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra.

He has written hundreds of arrangement exclusively for Nordic Brass Ensemble. Ideas for his music often comes when wandering in the mountains with his fishing rod in his hands.