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King Bhumibol's compositions live on
Life, Stan Gayuski, Published on 25/05/2017
» The opportunity to hear the complete compositions of King Rama IX all in one sitting, utilising all the different musical genres from jazz to symphony orchestra, marching band to chamber music, was afforded for the first (and second) time on May 13 and 14, when Opera Siam brought together over 200 artists for a pair of six-hour marathons punctuated by 90-minute dinner breaks.
Heaven and hell in Dasjati
Life, Stan Gayuski, Published on 12/07/2016
» Opera Siam, with help from such heavyweights as ThaiBev and the Department of Cultural Promotion, put on excerpts from Somtow Sucharitkul's epic 10-opera cycle Dasjati (Tossachat - Ten Lives Of The Buddha) last Sunday. The production was part of the 70th anniversary celebrations of His Majesty the King's accession to the throne, and the two shows, particularly the afternoon one, were packed, auguring well for an audience for opera in Thailand.