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Young stars shine at musical gala
Life, Published on 08/04/2025
» Since its foundation in 2010, the Bangkok Charity Orchestra (BCO) has raised over 25 million baht for good causes in Thailand. Recently, at the Aksra Theatre (King Power Rangnam), conductor and BCO founder Chulayuth Lochotinan guided his 80-piece orchestra with authority and style through an impressive musical gala.
An evening of magic
Life, Published on 06/03/2025
» In the opulent surroundings of Bangkok's Banyan Tree, Somtow Sucharitkul, with the Siam Sinfonietta and a host of singers, earlier this month presented an evening of popular opera to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Opera Siam.
Somtow's epic Das Jati returns to the stage
Life, Published on 20/08/2024
» Opera Siam recently presented Das Jati, a series of highlights from Somtow Sucharitkul's epic 10-opera series Ten Lives Of The Buddha, at the Thailand Cultural Centre Main Hall.
Celebrating a new generation
Life, Published on 30/05/2024
» At the Thailand Cultural Centre earlier this month, the Thai Youth Orchestra (TYO) supported by B.Grimm presented its first concert of the year titled "Ode To Joy & The Changing World Order".
A break-dancing opera singer
Sunday Spotlight, Published on 13/03/2022
» When foreign stars visit the Glyndebourne opera festival in the countryside outside London, it's common for them to participate in some time-honoured English rituals, like sipping Pimm's on the lawn or nibbling on a scone for afternoon tea.
Concerts of contrast
Life, Published on 17/11/2020
» A trilogy of concerts by the Royal Bangkok Symphony Orchestra and music director Michel Tilkin successfully concluded at Thailand Cultural Centre (TCC) last month with Ralph Vaughan Williams' Songs Of Travel for baritone and orchestra and Schubert's Symphony No.9 In C Major – 'The Great' -- once again providing a wonderfully contrasted programme for an appreciative audience.
An occasion to remember
Life, Published on 25/07/2019
» In honour of His Majesty the King's birthday, a most uplifting concert was presented by the Royal Bangkok Symphony Orchestra earlier this month at the Thailand Cultural Centre. Featuring one of today's most eminent trumpeters, the Belgian soloist Manu Mellaerts, alongside his compatriot maestro Michel Tilkin on the podium (music director of the RBSO), the large audience was treated to a magnificent interpretation of the most famous work written for his instrument: Josef Haydn's evergreen Trumpet Concerto In E-flat Major. All of the instantly memorable tunes of the classical master's last work for full orchestra, composed in 1796, came across with a freshness and vitality which also inspired the orchestral ranks to participate in their most focused and musically tasteful fashion.
A symphony of towering masterpieces
Life, Published on 11/07/2019
» The Royal Bangkok Symphony Orchestra will perform two towering masterpieces in honour of HM the King's birthday during the "Royal Celebration Concert" in the Main Hall of Thailand Cultural Centre, Ratchadaphisek Road this Friday at 8pm.
Wishing the King a happy birthday
Life, Published on 09/07/2019
» To celebrate the birthday of His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua on July 28, the Department of Cultural Promotion, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and the Royal Bangkok Symphony Orchestra Foundation under the Royal Patronage of Her Royal Highness Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana Rajakanya is organising the "Royal Celebration Concert" on Friday(July 1, featuring a programme of works by Mozart, Haydn and Thai composer Narongrit Dhamabutra.
A cappella group aims to sweep audience along
Life, Published on 03/07/2018
» The Embassy of Italy will present a concert by Upsweep, an Italian vocal group, at Chulalongkorn University's Music Hall, Phaya Thai Road, tomorrow at 7pm.