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A guide to self-healing
Life, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 11/08/2023
» 'Know thyself" -- the most well-known of three maxims said to be inscribed upon the Temple of Apollo in Delphi -- is believed to be the beginning of all wisdom.
Thai musicians charm Bavarian audiences
Life, Michael Proudfoot, Published on 16/08/2016
» Opera Siam and the Siam Sinfonietta are in Bayreuth, Germany, home each year to the famous Wagner Festival, for the European premiere of Somtow Sucharitkul's opera The Silent Prince, which forms part of the Bayreuth Annual Young Artists Festival. Before the opera opens members of the ensemble have performed concerts in Bayreuth and some small Bavarian towns nearby.
A song of kings
Life, Kanin Srimaneekulroj, Published on 28/06/2016
» Much like the National Anthem, Thailand's Royal Anthem, known as Pleng Sansoen Phra Barami, is an iconic tune that every Thai person knows by heart. Most commonly heard before the beginning of state occasions, movies, theatre or music performances, the cultural and musical significance of the Royal Anthem, which celebrates the monarch's glory, can't be understated.
Royal Anthem video released
Online Reporters, Published on 14/11/2016
» The Facebook page of MR Srikhumrung Yukol has released an edited version of the video made by her father, MC Chatrichalerm Yukol, featuring hundreds of thousands of mourners joining in singing the Royal Anthem for their beloved King Bhumibol.
A masterclass in music
Life, Published on 23/10/2014
» It came as no surprise whatsoever to witness, once again, a full house at the Thai Cultural Centre last Friday, in large part because of the highly anticipated return of West End maestro Michael England, who packed the same venue with the Bangkok Symphony Orchestra just over a year ago.
As good as it gets
Life, Published on 24/04/2012
» An entertaining musical event is not such a rare occurrence in Bangkok but one that combines this aspect with education is. When the highly-capable a cappella Bangkok Voices, led by Kittiporn Tantirungrot, MD, performed at Thammasat University's small auditorium late last month, we're expecting to be "edutained." We weren't disappointed.