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Music and madness
Guru, Suthivas Tanphaibul, Published on 18/02/2022
» Breaking out in cold sweat more than watching mad scientists' eerie experiments in horror films is witnessing the ruthless ambition of Dr Arun, the mad conductor played by Somtow Sucharitkul in The Maestro: A Symphony Of Terror in which the pandemic has driven the music master/madman up the wall.
Remembering Bruce Gaston
Life, Somtow Sucharitkul, Published on 20/10/2021
» There are many people who claim to personify the "origin story" of contemporary music in Thailand, but when the actual history is finally written it will be shown that it was a group of three people working together in the 1970s who laid the groundwork for everything that was to come. A paper in Hong Kong called this group "The Holy Trinity".
Somtow makes good use of island stay
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 27/09/2021
» Fresh from winning an award in Germany, renowned film director Somtow Sucharitkul decided to optimise his quarantine period in Phuket to carry out social activities.
Somtow's Symphony Of Terror to premiere at German Sundance
Life, Published on 02/08/2021
» The Maestro: A Symphony Of Terror, a new Thai film, is scheduled to make its gala premiere at the prestigious Oldenburg International Film Festival in Lower Saxony, Germany, on Sept 19.
The evolution of khon
Life, Amitha Amranand, Published on 22/04/2021
» Choreographer Jitti Chompee's ongoing khon project, which includes Melancholy Of Demon, a dance performance that I reviewed earlier this month, is supported by the Ministry of Culture and departments and offices under its umbrella. This is a surprising level of governmental support granted to a contemporary dance artist who wants to do not-so-genteel things with khon and the character of Tossakan. I still remember how in 2006 the Ministry of Culture reportedly forced Somtow Sucharitkul to change the scene in his opera Ayodhya that depicted the death of Tossakan (Ravan in the opera version) onstage, a practice that is considered a bad omen in Thailand.
What is art's role in a post-pandemic world?
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 19/02/2021
» The second edition of the Bangkok Art Biennale (BAB,) which has been going on for four months is closing its curtain with a special activity titled "BAB Symposium II: From Escape Routers To Survival Exit".Taking place tomorrow from 9.45am to 5.15pm at BAB Box@One Bangkok on Wireless Road, the event features discussions on various topics including a summary of BAB 2020, the relationship between art, politics and ecology as well as the Thai art ecosystem and ways to survive during and the post-pandemic world.
Sing into Christmas with Opera Siam
Life, Published on 23/12/2020
» Opera Siam presents a traditional "Candlelight Carol Concert" on Christmas Eve tomorrow from 6pm to 7.30pm at the Banyan Tree Hotel's Ballroom, Sathon Road.
Rocking at 250, Siam Sinfonietta to honour Beethoven
Life, Published on 13/10/2020
» Opera Siam presents a stirring evening of classical music performed by the Siam Sinfonietta under the baton of Somtow Sucharitkul, in the Ballroom of Banyan Tree Hotel, Sathon Road, on Saturday at 7pm.
A journey full of perils
Life, Somtow Sucharitkul, Published on 18/08/2020
» Siam Sinfonietta, one of the region's premier youth orchestras, is gearing up for its 10th season and has been long overdue to give its 10th-anniversary concert, which has been postponed since March due to the Covid-19 crisis. However, tomorrow the concert will finally take place at the Thailand Cultural Centre at 8pm and it's sure to be a spectacular one.
Sinfonietta honours Princess Galyani
Life, Published on 17/08/2020
» Siam Sinfonietta will perform Gustav Mahler's Symphony No.7 – Song Of The Night conducted by Somtow Sucharitkul in the Main Hall of Thailand Cultural Centre, Ratchadaphisek Road, on Wednesday at 8pm.