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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.
Soulful, sad, but celebratory
Life, Tretip Kamolsiri, Published on 11/07/2017
» Chulalongkorn University Symphony Orchestra expressed the university's deepest gratitude to the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej with the remarkable concert "In Praise Of The Musical King". Through the music that signified heartfelt compassion to the late king for his contribution, troops of musicians devoted the afternoon programme on July 2 to remember his kindness. Behind the meaningful music, the performance also symbolised and expressed the sorrow for the country's great loss after the king's passing last October.
Memorable recital by the Ashkenazy duo
Life, Tretip Kamolsiri, Published on 24/05/2016
» Pianist-conductor Vladimir Ashkenazy, one of the most prominent and beloved legends in the classical-music world, returned to Bangkok last week with his pianist-son, Vovka Ashkenazy. The father and son have been travelling and performing together, and they made a quick stop in Bangkok to give a successful two-piano recital at Thailand Culture Centre. The father Ashkenazy, 79, was here a few decades ago to perform a solo recital at the AUA auditorium. (The building no longer exists, but the story of that remarkable recital is well-remembered.)
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.
An evening with the masters
Life, Tretip Kamolsiri, Published on 23/09/2014
» The sound and spirit of the two most beloved and significant composers in music history, Frédéric Chopin and Claude Debussy, was beautifully delivered at the main hall of Thailand Culture Centre by British pianist Stephen Hough earlier this month.
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.
Unorthodox concert creates inspiration
Life, Tretip Kamolsiri, Published on 04/07/2013
» For many years the Stock Exchange of Thailand has been very supportive of the country's classical music scene, and last Friday, nine pupils of Thailand's renowned piano teacher Nopanand Chanorathaikul performed in "Piano Concerto Extravaganza Concert II" at the Professor Sangvian Indaravijaya Auditorium at the SET building.
A vital tool for nurturing talent
Life, Tretip Kamolsiri, Published on 11/04/2013
» After the intense musical experience they had during this year's Silpakorn Summer Music School, nearly 100 of the rigorously selected young musicians gave their final concert under the baton of Hikotaro Yazaki at the headquarters of Siam Commercial Bank last weekend.
Classic night jazzed up for royal celebration
Life, Tretip Kamolsiri, Published on 18/12/2012
» Through music, the Bangkok Symphony Orchestra joined the nationwide celebrations of the auspicious year of His Majesty King Bhumibol's 7th Cycle Birthday Anniversary. An evening concert last week was graciously presided over by HRH Princess Chulabhorn. Though HM the King is known for his love of Thai classical music, as a composer and a performer himself, His Majesty's favourite music has always been jazz.
At his fingertips
Life, Tretip Kamolsiri, Published on 30/10/2012
» Making his Bangkok debut, the sensationally talented South Korean pianist Ji-yong received many curtain calls from the audience after the final note of his last number of the night, Chopin's "Heroic" Polonaise. The concert was held at the Main Hall of Thailand Culture Centre, where the crowd was returned their generosity by Ji-yong's encore in the form of an excitingly jazzy bravura piece by Ukrainian composer Nikolai Kapustin. The air seemed to literally stir.