dBm

dBm is a contemporary music duo comprising Daniel Yiau (Clarinets) and Michellina Chan (Saxophones). Formed in 2018, Daniel and Michellina both met when they were studying at the Conservatorium van Amsterdam. dBm has performed at the Singapore Saxophone Symposium 2018, National University Singapore’s Telling Stories: Performers(‘) Present International Artistic Research Symposium, Evening Chants: Quiet Hours, Kuching Youth Band Festival, Esplanade Concourse series Cool Classics: Spectrum Platform, and Resonate with: The Philharmonic Winds at the National Gallery.

dBm by scientific definition is a unit of level used to indicate that a power ratio is expressed in decibels (dB) with reference to one milliwatt (mW). dBm as a dynamic duo seeks to [re]define what the power of 2 new music advocates can create, continuously challenging the normative classical music trends within the region.

Programme

Gregory Wanamaker: Duo Sonata
I. Depature
II. Elegy
III. Scherzo
IV. Arrival (Blues)
Michellina Chan, Alto saxophone
Daniel Yiau, B-flat clarinet

Emily Koh: unheard
Michellina Chan, Baritone saxophone
Daniel Yiau, Bass clarinet
JoHo, Visual artist

Bertram Wee: autopsy
Michellina Chan, Alto saxophone
Daniel Yiau, Bass clarinet
JoHo, Visual artist