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A centennial celebration
Life, James Keller, Published on 28/05/2024
» Backed by generous support from the Tourism Authority of Thailand and B.Grimm, the Royal Bangkok Symphony Orchestra added to its impressive 2024 season of concerts at the Thailand Cultural Centre on May 10, with the regular RBSO bolstered by extra guest musicians from the Bangkok Metropolitan Orchestra and Mahidol College of Music for a programme of Ottorino Respighi's Pines Of Rome.
Grace, beauty from the RBSO
Life, Published on 14/04/2020
» An essential part of the life of any healthy, growing symphony orchestra are the eagerly anticipated visits of various different guest conductors, in order to provide artistic variety and to complement the ongoing work and development executed by an ensemble's incumbent music director. An example of what a positive effect this can have was provided recently at the Thailand Cultural Centre, when German conductor Golo Berg had his first collaboration with the Royal Bangkok Symphony Orchestra, providing expert accompaniment for Thai piano soloist Natnaree Suwanpotipra in Grieg's Piano Concerto In A Minor, and demonstrating masterly control of structure in the expansive canvas of Brahms' Symphony No.3 In F Major.
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.
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.
The violinist whose bow is a sabre
Life, Harry Rolnick, Published on 23/11/2017
» Attention Insurance Companies: Boris Belkin is coming to Bangkok on Nov 28, and nothing anywhere in the path of his knife-sharp bow is safe. Not the Bangkok Concert Hall, not Michael Tilkin, the conductor of the Royal Bangkok Symphony Orchestra or any buildings in the area are liable to shake, rattle and roll.
Thai Youth Orchestra wins festival prize
News, Post Reporters, Published on 11/07/2017
» The Thai Youth Orchestra (TYO) has taken home the outstanding prize from the 11th Summa Cum Laude International Youth Music Festival 2017 in Austria after playing musical pieces which include the late King's compositions.
Mamma Mia! -- what a show
Life, Published on 03/11/2015
» A powerfully miked vocal trio from London's West End blazed their way through a most enjoyable selection of jukebox and rock musicals at the Thailand Cultural Centre on Oct 21 in the "Musical Rock" concert.
The West End in Bangkok
Life, Published on 13/10/2015
» Balanced by the audio mixing-desk perhaps a few decibel notches louder than would usually be prudent on a typical evening at the Thailand Cultural Centre, blazing electric guitars will be ringing alongside the Bangkok Symphony Orchestra (BSO) when musical maestro Michael England makes his third welcome visit to Thailand. The British conductor became an instant crowd favourite when he appeared with the BSO in 2013 and certainly seems to have established himself as a bona fide annual fixture for the orchestra's continuing love affair with West End or Broadway smash hits, which will take place again in "Musicals Rock" on Oct 21.
Bocelli delivers
Life, Kong Rithdee, Published on 28/04/2015
» Andrea Bocelli, the blind Italian tenor who always hits the top notes with effortless grace, put a spell on a glamorous Bangkok crowd in a concert at Paragon Hall on Sunday night.