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Mozart’s beloved opera shines through international cast
Published on 07/01/2015
» For the year-end festivity, I treated myself to the Opera Siam production of Mozart's “Die Zauberflöte”, “The Magic Flute”, directed by Somtow Sucharitkul, at the Thailand Cultural Center, which took place at three evenings before the new year. The Siam Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Trisdee Na Patalung provided its usual excellent support for the performers: a mix of Thai and International. Support was provided by a number of local organisations, with the BMA sponsoring the last performance, providing free tickets for senior citizens - and not only Thai.
Mozart with a Thai twist
Life, Michael Proudfoot, Published on 06/01/2015
» Christmas Day at the Thailand Cultural Centre saw the opening night of Opera Siam's wonderful new production of Mozart's The Magic Flute, conducted by the young Thai impresario Trisdee Na Patalung and directed by Somtow Sucharitkul (there were two further performances, one sponsored by the Bangkok Metropolitan Authority).
Powerful, delicate and delightful
Life, Graham K. Rogers, Published on 18/09/2014
» Around 15 years ago, Somtow Sucharitkul made a promise to Princess Galyani Vadhana that he would endeavour to conduct all of the Mahler symphonies in Bangkok. He now has only Mahler's Symphony No. 2 left to perform. The last work put on at the Thailand Cultural Centre was Symphony Of A Thousand: The Eighth Symphony.
Somtow's new opera a resounding triumph
Life, Michael Proudfoot, Published on 19/08/2014
» The world premiere of Somtow Sucharitkul's Dan No Ura staged at the Thailand Cultural Centre on Aug 11 was the Thai composer's greatest operatic triumph to date. The opera deals with the Japanese sea battle of 1185, the final conflict in a war which effectively ended the power of the Taira samurai clan, close relatives of the imperial family of the time. They were defeated by the Genji, led by Minamoto no Yoshitsune, whose half-brother became the first Shogun, and power was effectively transferred to the Shoguns.
Gate Crasher
Guru, Richard Mcleish, Published on 08/08/2014
» Welcome to Guru’s Gate Crasher, your ultimate guide to finding something fresh to do in this big city.
Siam Sinfonietta wows in Carnegie Hall debut
Life, Published on 23/06/2014
» Thailand’s internationally lauded youth orchestra, the Siam Sinfonietta, was the first Thai orchestra to play New York’s famed Carnegie Hall on June 18, as part of the "International Sounds of Summer Festival" organised by World Projects, which brought together the best youth classical orchestras from three continents.
Siam Sinfonietta wins German hearts
Life, Michael Proudfoot, Published on 08/08/2013
» The Siam Sinfonietta, Bangkok's orchestra of musicians aged from 11 to 25 years old, won an international youth music festival in Vienna last year and another in Los Angeles earlier this year. They returned last weekend from a hugely successful German tour having won once again _ this time, the hearts of their German audiences. In each of their concerts, at historic venues in Berlin, Munich and Dresden, they received standing ovations and seemingly never-ending applause.
Mahler on the wing
Life, Stan Gayuski, Published on 06/08/2013
» A first encounter with Mahler's music is often a life-altering event. Several notable conductors have divided their spiritual and musical lives into "BM" and "AM" (Before Mahler and After Mahler). Mahler's music is transformative _ and its power endures to this day.
Somtow's tribute to Suriyothai
Life, Published on 05/08/2013
» To celebrate HM the Queen's birthday this month, prolific composer Somtow Sucharitkul will present Suriyothai, a performance in the form of "music drama in movement and song" based on an episode of 16th century Siamese history.
Orchestras combine for a colossal symphony
Life, Published on 12/07/2013
» As Somtow Sucharitkul's five-year project to play the complete symphonies of Mahler in Thailand nears its end, the Austrian's enormous Eighth will receive its Thai premiere in the next two weeks.