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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.
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, 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.
See Siam Sinfonietta in person
Life, Published on 21/07/2020
» Siam Sinfonietta is kicking off the global Beethoven Year 2020, which marks the composer's 250th birthday, with Symphony No.2 and No.8. Mickey Wongsathapornpat will conduct No.8 and Somtow Sucharitkul will conduct No.2 in the long-awaited first post-shelter-in-place concert to be held at Bangkok Art and Culture Centre today at 5pm.
Your delivery of Opera Siam is ready
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 07/04/2020
» Opera Siam has launched the "Classics Home Delivery Project" to soothe the soul of music aficionados by streaming classical concerts.
Love that dare not speak its name
Life, Published on 20/02/2020
» Last month, Opera Siam presented the world premiere of Helena Citronova, a bold new opera written and directed by celebrated Thai composer Somtow Sucharitkul at Thailand Cultural Centre.
Opera Siam stages Helena Citronova
Life, Published on 13/01/2020
» Opera Siam will present the world premiere of Helena Citronova, an extraordinary new opera by Thailand's celebrated opera composer Somtow Sucharitkul, at Thailand Cultural Center, Ratchadaphisek Road, on Thursday and Friday at 8pm.