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Helge Sunde

Helge Sunde was born 9.6.1965 (Carl Nielsens 100th anniversary day), and over the last 25 years has enjoyed a career as a composer and performing musician, in recent years concentrated his energy towards Ensemble Denada for which he has written over 20 works.

At the Norwegian State Academy of Music, Sunde studied composition under Olav Anton Thommessen, Bjørn Kruse, Lasse Thoresen and Alfred Janson, graduating with a diploma. He completed his studies in 1995 by releasing the CD compilation “Absolute Pling Plong” together with seven of his co-students. 

As an arranger, Sunde has worked with a lot of Norwegian and international artists in projects with symphony orchestras. Sunde has also served as a musical director for various big-bands such as the Sandvika Storband, Prime Time Orchestra and alsoBærum Musikk og Danseteater (BærMuDa – Bærum Music and Dance Theatre). 

As a performing musician, Sunde is frequently featured in the role of lead trombonist and jazzsoloist with such ensembles/big-bands as Geir Lysne Ensemble, Ensemble Denada, LaDescarga, Sharp Nine and Ophelia Orchestra. He has also been at the british top 10 list with Motorpsycho (Walking with J) and tours frequently with Mory Kanté Electric Band.