Carlos Micháns: Broken Dances 

Tuesday, 3 February 2026   |   20:00 - 21:30

Carlos Micháns: Broken Dances 

Every first Tuesday of the month, students from the Conservatorium van Amsterdam take the stage of the Oosterkerk in Amsterdam. Be the first to discover emerging talent in this concert series presented by Stadsherstel and the Conservatory.  

On February 3rd, at 8.00pm, the Threeds Saxophone Trio will be playing the Dutch premiere of Broken Dances by Carlos Micháns. The piece was commissioned by the American saxophonist Mathew Fowler in 2022. A diverse journey from the Baroque precision of Bach to the modern “Broken Dances” of Michans.

Program 

  • J.S. Bach – Trio Sonata in C-minor No.2, BWV 526 (arr. Kenta Fukui)
  • Franz Schubert – String Trio in B-flat, D471 (arr. R. Stevens)
  • Paul Hindemith – Des kleinen Elektromusikers Lieblinge (arr. Christoph Enzel)
  • Henri Tomasi – Concert Champêtre (arr. Joseph Moruzzi)
  • Carlos Micháns – Broken Dances

Threeds Saxophone Trio

Formed in 2023 within the halls of the Amsterdam Conservatory, the Threeds Trio features musicians from Thailand, Taiwan, the United States, and New Zealand. This ensemble brings a unique international flair to the stage, dedicated to elevating the saxophone trio through meticulous transcriptions and newly commissioned works.

The Ensemble:

  • Nonthapat Chaiviratnukul: Soprano Saxophone
  • Tessa Frazer: Alto Saxophone
  • Joseph Moruzzi: Baritone Saxophone
  • Composer(s) Carlos Micháns
  • Title(s) of the Work(s)

    Broken Dances 
    for 3 saxophones

  • Performer, Ensemble or Orchestra Threeds Saxophone Trio
Date
Feb 03 2026
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Time
20:00 - 21:30
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Location
Amsterdam, Oosterkerk
Amsterdam, Oosterkerk
Kleine Wittenburgerstraat 1
Website https://www.oosterkerk-amsterdam.nl

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