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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.
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.
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.
A soulful remembrance
Life, Tretip Kamolsiri, Published on 29/12/2016
» The Royal Bangkok Symphony Orchestra under the baton of Vanich Potavanich led musicians, soloists and choruses to deliver a heartfelt programme "Tribute To The Supreme Artist Concert" in remembrance of the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej on Dec 21. The performance full of grace and lamentation attracted audiences of all ages, as well as expatriates and music lovers at the Main Hall, Thailand Culture Centre.
Narongrit to premier new Asean-inspired piece
Life, Tretip Kamolsiri, Published on 19/07/2016
» This Thursday, composer Narongrit Dhamabutra will premier his new piece, Quintet For The Spirits Of Asean, to be performed by the top-notch musicians of the Pro Musica Ensemble. The performance, open to the public free of charge, will take place at 6pm at the Music Hall, Art and Culture Building at Chulalongkorn University.
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.
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.
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.