Wilhelm Hansen
Wilhelm Hansen is one of Scandinavia’s oldest and most influential music publishers. Established in Copenhagen in 1857 by engraver Jens Wilhelm Hansen and his wife Hanne Hansen, the company began as a family business before expanding into music publishing. Over more than 165 years, Wilhelm Hansen has built an international reputation for publishing classical, educational, chamber, orchestral, vocal, and contemporary music while representing many of the Nordic region’s most distinguished composers.
In 1988, Wilhelm Hansen became part of Wise Music Group and today serves as the group’s Scandinavian division. Despite its international ownership, the company continues to operate under the historic Wilhelm Hansen imprint. Managing Director Loui Törnqvist, a sixth-generation member of the Wilhelm Hansen family, continues the publisher’s longstanding tradition of supporting composers, performers, educators, and music institutions throughout Scandinavia and beyond.
Flute Publications
Wilhelm Hansen offers a distinguished catalog of flute music, including:
- Solo flute repertoire
- Flute and piano works
- Chamber music
- Concertos
- Educational publications
- Contemporary flute compositions
- Performance editions
- Scandinavian flute repertoire
The publisher is particularly recognized for its strong representation of Nordic composers, making it an important resource for flutists exploring Scandinavian music alongside the standard classical repertoire.
Legacy
For more than a century and a half, Wilhelm Hansen has remained one of the leading music publishers in Northern Europe. Its commitment to promoting Scandinavian composers while maintaining high editorial standards has made its editions trusted resources for performers, educators, and researchers around the world. As part of Wise Music Group, Wilhelm Hansen continues to preserve its historic identity while expanding the international reach of its distinguished catalog.