Did you mean: long
Showing 1-9 of 9 results
-
Classically Thai
Life, Tretip Kamolsiri, Published on 23/11/2017
» The number of Thai classical musical repertoires, compared to those of our Southeast Asian neighbours, is still small. In Thailand's classical music circle, there are two types of music that encapsulate Thai identities or demonstrate nationalism: the first is original contemporary compositions based on traditional Thai music elements, while the second includes arrangements of traditional Thai songs which originally were composed by the late kings of Thailand and old masters from the past.
-
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.
-
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.
-
Chamber music treat
Life, Tretip Kamolsiri, Published on 31/07/2014
» The recent chamber music concert “Sainam Kab Kwamrak” (Water And Love), organised by the Department Of Cultural Promotion and Music And Art Magazine, at the Thailand Culture Centre offered a rare chance to see and hear musicians and a composer of the highest quality.
-
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.
-
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.
-
At his fingertips
Life, Tretip Kamolsiri, Published on 30/10/2012
» Making his Bangkok debut, the sensationally talented South Korean pianist Ji-yong received many curtain calls from the audience after the final note of his last number of the night, Chopin's "Heroic" Polonaise. The concert was held at the Main Hall of Thailand Culture Centre, where the crowd was returned their generosity by Ji-yong's encore in the form of an excitingly jazzy bravura piece by Ukrainian composer Nikolai Kapustin. The air seemed to literally stir.
Your recent history
-
Recently searched
-
Recently viewed links
Did you find what you were looking for? Have you got some comments for us?
