Leif Arne Pedersen

**Leif Arne Pedersen** is a Norwegian clarinetist and conductor born in 1964 in Porsgrunn, where he grew up immersed in music—his family members all played instruments or sang, making it a natural path for him. He studied clarinet with Bendt Neuchs Sørensen in Copenhagen and Larry Combs in Chicago before joining Norway’s Forsvarets Stabsmusikkorps (military band) in the mid-1980s. By 1988, he became principal clarinet of the Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra, a role he still holds today. Beyond performing, he’s led major Norwegian ensembles like the Royal Norwegian Navy Band (2003–2008) and the Norwegian Air Force Band (since 2011), while also teaching at the Norwegian Academy of Music. His discography spans classical works like *Clarinet Trios* and patriotic marches like *Våre Favorittmarsjer*, reflecting his versatility across genres.

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