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An intimate secret plays out in Jomtien
Life, Published on 11/10/2025
» At the end of a quiet Jomtien lane sits an unassuming villa that, once a month, becomes Thailand's most intimate concert hall. With a seating capacity of just 50, Ben's Theatre is the inspired creation of Ben Hansen, a Dutch photojournalist turned cultural host who now runs his music venue as a charitable venture.
Pianist Nat Yontararak set to tour Europe
Life, Patcharawalai Sanyanusin, Published on 17/09/2025
» Distinguished pianist Nat Yontararak is on a historical music mission to bring Thai soft power to world-class audiences across three European countries and also Thailand during "Siam Sonata: Musical Tour Through Thailand 2025 By Nat Yontararak" from Sunday until Oct 3.
Sonata of soft power
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 13/09/2025
» Bangkok's Sala Sudasiri Sobha was filled with anticipation as veteran pianist Nat Yontararak, his beloved wife and Pawongduen Yontararak announced their upcoming international concert series "Siam Sonata: Musical Tour Through Thailand 2025". The media conference marked a new chapter in Thailand's cultural diplomacy, one that blends music, heritage and the concept of soft power with performances in some of Europe's most prestigious venues.
RBSS Student Concert 2025 at Chulalongkorn
Published on 11/09/2025
» The Royal Bangkok Symphony Music School (RBSS) is proud to present its Student Concert on Sunday, 14 September 2025 at 2pm at the Chulalongkorn University Art & Culture Centre, with the generous support of B.Grimm. This special event will showcase the achievements of RBSS students in an exciting programme ranging from classical masterpieces to popular favourites: Hit the Road Jack – Percy Mayfield, Finlandia – Jean Sibelius, Redowa de Wallerstein – Charles Dancla, Pirates of the Caribbean Suite – Hans Zimmer and A Town with an Ocean View – Joe Hisaishi.
RBSO's latest concert is a celebration of King Bhumibol
Life, Published on 01/09/2025
» In memory of King Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great, Royal Bangkok Symphony Orchestra presents "Musical Friendship", an exciting evening of music, at the Main Hall of Thailand Cultural Centre, Ratchadaphisek Road, on Thursday, at 7.30pm.
Maxime Zecchini to give a special left-hand piano recital at Sala Sudasiri Sobha
Life, Published on 25/08/2025
» French pianist Maxime Zecchini will return to the Kingdom with a left-hand piano recital, at Sala Sudasiri Sobha, Lat Phrao 41 yaek 7-2, on Sunday at 4pm.
A night of prodigies
Life, Published on 23/08/2025
» In 1978, composer John Williams won the Best Original Music Oscar for his work on the movie Star Wars. We've all heard the main theme countless times over the years, but listening to it performed by a live symphony orchestra is a whole new intergalactic experience. Such was the intense power of the Siam Sinfonietta as it swept over the Main Hall of the Thailand Cultural Centre that my nine-year-old nephew, Hummer, was pinned to his seat with wide-eyed wonder.
Month-long musical buffet on the menu from Opera Siam
Life, Published on 22/08/2025
» Last weekend, a small but intense audience gathered to hear the Calliope Chamber Choir perform the Thai premiere of one of the most innovative and highly-regarded works of the 20th century, Stimmung, by German composer Karlheinz Stockhausen, whose inspiration for this piece came from the chanting of Buddhist monks.
Royal melodies take centre stage for Sala Sudasiri Sobha concert
Life, Published on 28/07/2025
» Nat Studio is paying homage to the Thai monarchy through music during "Royal Tribute", which will take place at Sala Sudasiri Sobha, Lat Phrao 41 yaek 7-2, on Saturday, at 7pm.
A night of titans
Life, James Keller, Published on 22/07/2025
» Decidedly heroic music was the order of the day earlier this month at the Thailand Cultural Centre as the Royal Bangkok Symphony Orchestra marked the auspicious occasion of Her Royal Highness Princess Chulabhorn Krom Phra Srisavangavadhana's birthday.