Christian Stene is an Associate Professor of Clarinet and researcher at the Grieg Academy, University of Bergen in Norway. He serves as Norway's Chairperson for the International Clarinet Association and is a Buffet Crampon and Vandoren artist. Christian was previously the principal clarinetist of the Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra (2010 to 2022) and the Norwegian National Opera Orchestra (2007 to 2010).