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A harmonious blend
Life, James Keller, Published on 26/12/2023
» A highly energised Royal Bangkok Symphony Orchestra rounded off a hugely successful 2023 concert season mid-December with a cleverly conceived and designed programme titled "Orient Et Occident", with each performance alternating between compositions by Western and Eastern composers. By now, frequent visiting English conductor Douglas Bostock certainly knows how to inspire this orchestra to the very best of its abilities, and the opening La Princesse Jaune Overture by Camille Saint-Saëns was duly performed with a delightfully assured élan. The utterly charming faux-exoticism which the composer conjures was played with innocent, abundant joy, whilst a central lush string section showed off those particular ranks in an extremely positive light.
Young singers invited to RBSO competition
Life, Published on 20/08/2020
» The Royal Bangkok Symphony Orchestra's (RBSO) "Search For Talent" vocal competition is back for a fifth season with applications being accepted until Sept 6.
Castles in the sky
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 21/02/2020
» From Parasite's historic triumph at the Oscars earlier this month to the hype generated by the romantic drama Crash Landing On You which just wrapped last week, it's undeniable the influence South Korean content is having on our big and small screens.
RBSO's competition for vocal talent
Life, Published on 29/04/2019
» It's that time of the year again when the Royal Bangkok Symphony Orchestra brings the winners of its Search For Talent Vocal Competition to perform in the Small Hall at Thailand Cultural Centre, Ratchadaphisek Road, on Friday, at 8pm.
Japan flautist Tomomi Kurita makes her debut in Bangkok
Life, Published on 20/09/2018
» Japanese flautist Tomomi Kurita will give a Bangkok debut recital at Sala Sudasiri Sobha on Lat Phrao 41 on Sunday at 4pm.
Bringing top Broadway tunes to Thailand
Life, Published on 01/05/2018
» Eleven young talented singers will join Royal Bangkok Symphony Orchestra in the "RBSO Young Talent Sings Broadway" concert at the Small Hall of Thailand Cultural Centre, Ratchadaphisek Road, on Friday at 8pm.
A deserving place on stage
Life, Published on 01/03/2018
» Following swiftly from the Royal Bangkok Symphony Orchestra's fine opening classical concert of the 2018 season, their "Classical Concert No.2" at the Thailand Cultural Centre, Small Hall last month, had the spotlight focused on one of their star members -- the trombonist Arunkorn Chaisubankanok.
Chit Phumisak, on stage
Life, Amitha Amranand, Published on 07/09/2017
» Splashing Theatre returns to the stage with Teenage Wasteland: Summer, Star And The (Lost) Chrysanthemum, a play inspired by the life and work of Chit Phumisak. At times moving, at times frustratingly obscure, Thanaphon Accawatanyu's ambitious new creation makes a subtle statement about institutional violence against Thai youth and political dissidents.
Opening doors
Life, Kaona Pongpipat, Published on 02/12/2016
» From now until March, a weekend in Hua Hin will no longer be just about seaside activities or a stroll around night markets. Launched earlier this month, Vic Hua Hin's inaugural "Theatre Season", a festival of music, dance and stage performances and film screenings, will keep both locals and visitors busy every weekend.
A Stamp of approval
Life, Onsiri Pravattiyagul, Published on 06/08/2014
» Apiwat Eurthavornsuk would never be described as traditionally handsome. But there's something endearing about the combination of his droopy eyes and upwardly curved lips, which give the impression of an etched-in smile, that complements his easy-going, good-tempered, everyman persona.