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An eclectic triumph
Life, Tretip Kamolsiri, Published on 11/12/2017
» Four years after its inception, the Feroci Philharmonic Winds of Silpakorn University's Faculty of Music is no longer a stranger to Thai audiences. After performing countless concerts, last week at the Main Hall, Thailand Culture Centre, the Feroci Philharmonic hosted a concert to honour His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun and to express gratitude to the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej.
Classically Thai
Life, Tretip Kamolsiri, Published on 23/11/2017
» The number of Thai classical musical repertoires, compared to those of our Southeast Asian neighbours, is still small. In Thailand's classical music circle, there are two types of music that encapsulate Thai identities or demonstrate nationalism: the first is original contemporary compositions based on traditional Thai music elements, while the second includes arrangements of traditional Thai songs which originally were composed by the late kings of Thailand and old masters from the past.
Music fit for a Queen
Life, Tretip Kamolsiri, Published on 29/08/2017
» Under the baton of National Artist Rear Adm Veeraphan Vawklang, The Royal Bangkok Symphony Orchestra (RBSO) last week performed "Thai Classical Music" to celebrate Her Majesty Queen Sirikit's 85th birthday at the Main Hall of the Thailand Culture Centre. The programme consisted of works from different genres that reflected Her Majesty's great benevolence to the country during the reign of the late King Bhumibol.
Groundbreaking music seminar: Integrating theory into practice
Life, Tretip Kamolsiri, Published on 26/07/2016
» Since 1992, The Thailand Research Fund (TRF) has developed several programmes to support research in sciences, technology, social sciences and humanities. Each year, more than 1,600 research projects are approved. In 1995, the prestigious TRF Senior Research Scholar Award was established. It is based on well selected and rigorous searches for outstanding scholars from different fields of study. The TRF Research Award has been presented to many scholars of various disciplines who possess integrity, as well as national or international standard of achievement.
A decade of memories through song
Life, Tretip Kamolsiri, Published on 27/10/2015
» The choral music community in Thailand has been steadily growing over the past few decades. Besides concerts performed by different chorus groups, including those of university students and privately-funded groups, other activities such as workshops, seminars, competitions and conferences have been held to improve the skills and enthusiasm of the Thai choral society.
Tribute to Thailand's piano teachers
Life, Tretip Kamolsiri, Published on 14/07/2015
» The lengthy but historically significant piano concert "Our Tribute" made a great impression on the audience at the Settrade Auditorium at The Stock Exchange of Thailand Building on July 3.
The harmony of chimes
Life, Tretip Kamolsiri, Published on 21/08/2014
» To welcome the imminent Asean Economic Community (AEC), the Ministry of Culture, the Department of Cultural Promotion and the Bangkok Symphony Orchestra (BSO) are holding a concert presenting Asean songs.
Chamber music treat
Life, Tretip Kamolsiri, Published on 31/07/2014
» The recent chamber music concert “Sainam Kab Kwamrak” (Water And Love), organised by the Department Of Cultural Promotion and Music And Art Magazine, at the Thailand Culture Centre offered a rare chance to see and hear musicians and a composer of the highest quality.
Adding another string to their bow
Life, Tretip Kamolsiri, Published on 29/10/2013
» The Thai Cellissimo Orchestra, the first and only cello orchestra in Thailand, came together again last week under the baton of Kittikun Sodprasert, principal cellist of the Bangkok Symphony Orchestra.
Piano Concerto Of Siam a brilliant success
Life, Tretip Kamolsiri, Published on 01/08/2013
» In many aspects, chiefly academic and aesthetic, Prof Dr Narongrit Dhamabutra's Piano Concerto Of Siam was a big success at its world premiere at Chulalongkorn University auditorium last Saturday.