Years ago while in Amsterdam I happened to hear trumpet music and started to walk toward the sound . There was a man in a boat , close to the Wester Tower , who played trumpet on the canal in a small boat . The Wester Tower carillon also played with this man . Does anyone know on which day of the week he plays there ? Thinking of taking grandkids to Amsterdam this June and I'm sure they would enjoy it as much as I did . I'd very much appreciate any info on days of performances . Thanks !
Posted by
New Paltz, NY
9110 posts
I don't think he has a schedule; it's hit or miss. I took this video of him mid-week in April a few years ago: https://youtu.be/TmQVE6Iwe10 near Waterlooplein.
I've visited Amsterdam over 20 times, passed over this bridge every trip and this is the one and only time I have spotted him:(
Posted by
OP
St. Louis , MO
228 posts
Thanks Michael , I guess I was lucky that day . Your video brought back the memories !
Posted by
Orange Park, Fl
985 posts
You were lucky that day! We were fortunate enough to see him on the Herengracht milling around with lots of other boats during Christmas. He was the only one playing tunes though. That is the only time we have seen him.
Posted by
Amsterdam
574 posts
I saw him yesterday! He was doing a call & response with the Carillon. It was amazing.
Posted by
OP
St. Louis , MO
228 posts
Lucky you ! How he manages to play all the instruments is amazing . He and the carillon player are a real team !