Mirror 9
Mirror 9 is a nine-part suite exploring the diversity of human personality, inspired by the nine types of the Enneagram. Each movement reflects a distinct way of seeing, feeling, and being in the world—a musical mirror of a particular inner landscape.
This performance is both a concert and an invitation into the underlying system: a glimpse into how the Enneagram functions, and how its psychological patterns are translated into sound.
Pianist and composer Franz von Chossy presents Mirror 9 in an unusual setting. As the sole live performer, he is joined on screen by his ensemble—appearing in shifting environments, from concert stage to recording studio. Interwoven visuals introduce the different personality types, offering musical and psychological insights into each archetype.
Franz von Chossy has established himself as a constant force in the Dutch and international music scene. Known for his boundary-pushing compositions and genre-crossing approach, he won the Dutch Jazz Competition with his trio for their “original, dynamic, and often virtuosic interplay” and received the “Best Soloist” award for his subtle, spacious, and personal playing. In 2009, he also took second place in the prestigious Montreux Jazz Solo Piano Competition.
Von Chossy’s five albums – Awakening (2006), Pendulum (2009), When the World Comes Home (2012), and Life Theater (2019), Mirror 9 (2025) – have received international critical acclaim. Through extensive tours in over 50 countries, he was honored there with the “Golden Magnolia” award at the 6th Shanghai International Art Festival in 2018 and the “Best Musical Act” award at the Guangzhou Art Fair in 2021.
This performance is organised in collaboration with the Stichting IEA Nederland.
Franz von Chossy - piano
on screen (not live):
Jose Soares (PT) – saxophone
George Dumitriu (RO) – violin and guitar
Saartje Van Camp (B) – cello
Tijs Klaassen (NL) – bass
Jamie Peet (NL) – drums
