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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.
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.
Piano Concerto Of Siam makes debut
Life, Tretip Kamolsiri, Published on 24/07/2013
» Deriving its beauty from seven classical Thai songs written during the early Rattanakosin era, Piano Concerto Of Siam, the most recent composition by Prof Narongrit Dhamabutra, has had a unique and significantly long journey.
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.
Rise and shine
Life, Tretip Kamolsiri, Published on 08/11/2012
» To inspire, to motivate and to nurture perhaps are among the qualities sought by teachers in any field of study. Poonchok Kularbwong, founder, music director and conductor of the newly established Sunrise String Orchestra, instills all of these attributes into his young students and orchestra members. He provides them with opportunities and encourages young musicians to play beautiful music, as his mentor and National Artist Col Choochart Pitaksakorn has been doing for him for years.
Cello to the fore
Life, Tretip Kamolsiri, Published on 19/06/2012
» For the first time, over 50 cellists including professionals, teachers and students _ the youngest seven years old _ came together last week for a concert at Chulalongkorn University's Music Hall. The 200-seat venue was packed and extra chairs had to be put up front to accommodate the audience. The atmosphere before the concert was merry, but turned solemn when the cello orchestra played the royal anthem and silence reigned.