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Glistening with gusto
Life, Published on 18/06/2019
» Invariably energetic on the podium, the inspirational Japanese conductor Hide Shindori has made annual visits to direct the Royal Bangkok Symphony Orchestra for quite a few years now, so that returning audiences know exactly what to expect from the podium when he is at the helm. He has a wonderful way with the Classical period masters in particular, and the recent "Italian Festival In Thailand 2019" concert in the small hall of the Thailand Cultural Centre featured joyous, highly listenable works by Josef Haydn, Ignaz Malzat and Mozart which positively glistened with gusto from beginning to end.
The sound of silence
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 24/05/2019
» Two men pit themselves against each other, taking on the challenge of the Matterhorn. As they test their limits to conquer one of the highest peak of the Alps, they also hope to win the heart of the same woman.
Russian romance and royal overtures
Life, Published on 25/04/2019
» Chief conductor Alfonso Scarano will lead the Thailand Philharmonic Orchestra to explore the imaginative tone worlds of two great Russian composers during the "Russian Reveries" concert at the Prince Mahidol Hall of Mahidol University, Salaya campus, on May 3 at 7pm and again on May 4 at 4pm.
Sounds of Shostakovich and Sibelius fill TCC's chambers
Life, Published on 06/03/2019
» British-born conductor Douglas Bostock made a hugely positive impression on the entire ensemble of the Royal Bangkok Symphony Orchestra instrumentalists when he conducted them for the first time in 2018, and his return visit this year for "Li-Wei Qin Plays Shostakovich" at the Thailand Cultural Centre last month was no less inspiring.
Romantic and melancholic
Life, Published on 26/02/2019
» In the run up to this year's Valentine's Day, the Royal Bangkok Symphony Orchestra served up rousing masterworks of appropriately pitched emotional content on Feb 8 at the Thailand Cultural Centre. "Romantic Variations" was a cleverly imagined programme title for three vastly contrasting compositions from Russia, France and England in terms of national temperament, yet they all shared the overriding universal theme of sentimental love.
Shostakovich in the spotlight
Life, Published on 19/02/2019
» The Royal Bangkok Symphony Orchestra (RBSO) under the Royal Patronage of Her Royal Highness Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana continues its bounty of classical music with "Li-Wei Qin Plays Shostakovich", a concert highlighting works by two of the greatest composers of the 20th century -- Dmitri Shostakovich and Jean Sibelius. Dedicated to His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun, the concert which is part of RBSO's "Great Artists Series" programme is set to take place on Friday at the Thailand Cultural Centre.
RBSO explores Romanticism
Life, Published on 07/02/2019
» The Royal Bangkok Symphony Orchestra will explore varied aspects of musical Romanticism during the "Romantic Variations" concert in the Main Hall of the Thailand Cultural Centre, Ratchadaphisek Road, tomorrow at 8pm.
TPO presents 'Tale From Afar'
Life, Published on 11/12/2018
» Icelandic clarinet virtuoso Dimitri Ashkenazy will be performing with the Thailand Philharmonic Orchestra during the "Tale From Afar" concert at Mahidol University's Prince Mahidol Hall, Salaya campus, on Friday at 7pm and Saturday at 4pm.
Take a bow Nattawat
Life, Published on 03/12/2018
» Musical sparks were certainly flying around the Chulalongkorn Auditorium on Saturday, Nov 24. "The Winner Of RBSO Violin Competition 2018" was the title of the Royal Bangkok Symphony Orchestra's "Classical Concert No.5", performed to a very supportive audience that had been eagerly awaiting the appearance of Nattawat "Nok" Luantampol.