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Musical exchanges
Life, Daniel James Hudson, Published on 02/04/2024
» A completely packed Thailand Cultural Centre (TCC) was witness to a truly awe-inspiring concert on March 22, as a top visiting orchestra, the Tokyo Symphony Orchestra (TSO), took to the stage to officially mark the opening of its brand new, brave initiative called "Asia Project".
New era for Audi EVs
Life, JAMES ATTWOOD, Published on 25/03/2024
» The new Q6 E-tron represents a "technological leap" for Audi, boss Gernot Döllner has claimed, as the brand's first model built on a high-tech new platform.
RBSO revels at renowned festival
Life, Daniel James Hudson, Published on 29/06/2023
» Twelve members from the string section of the Royal Bangkok Symphony Orchestra (RBSO) have just returned from the artistic experience of a lifetime in Hamburg, Germany, having received the immense honour of being invited to participate in the opening concert for one of classical music's most elite and prestigious annual events -- the Martha Argerich Festival.
Harrowing tale of a disappeared
Life, James Gomez, Published on 04/02/2022
» Silencing Of A Laotian Son – The Life, Work And Enforced Disappearance Of Sombath Somphone is a call for action against enforced disappearances. The book not only speaks of the life and work of abducted Lao activist Sombath Somphone in 2012, but it is also a record of his kidnapping and struggles against injustice that Ng Shui Meng -- his Singaporean wife -- had experienced.
Sounds from the silver screen
Life, James Keller, Published on 02/12/2020
» Has there ever been a more miraculous tunesmith than film composer John Williams? Following a fantastic evening of complete immersion in his best-known movie themes in the company of the marvellous Royal Bangkok Symphony Orchestra under the commanding baton of resident conductor Dr Vanich Potavanich, the answer last week was surely an unequivocal "No!". In yet another sold-out concert at the Thailand Cultural Centre on Nov 13, there were indeed some terrifying moments when the "Dark Side" was unleashed, however, for the most part, this was an evening of unadulterated, joyful reverie and fond recollections of all those treasured moments when we experienced these magical soundtracks for the first time in the movie theatre. The RBSO truly revelled in "Movie Themes By John Williams".
Concerts of contrast
Life, James Keller, Published on 17/11/2020
» A trilogy of concerts by the Royal Bangkok Symphony Orchestra and music director Michel Tilkin successfully concluded at Thailand Cultural Centre (TCC) last month with Ralph Vaughan Williams' Songs Of Travel for baritone and orchestra and Schubert's Symphony No.9 In C Major – 'The Great' -- once again providing a wonderfully contrasted programme for an appreciative audience.
Tesla to install second giant battery in Australia's power grid
Business, James Thornhill of Bloomberg, Published on 06/11/2020
» CANBERRA: France's Neoen SA will partner with Tesla Inc to install one of the world's biggest lithium-ion batteries in Australia after reaching a grid connection deal with the power market operator.
Triumphant evenings for RBSO concertmaster
Life, James Keller, Published on 03/11/2020
» In such restrictive times worldwide in regards to live music by professional musicians and the enjoyment of it by an appreciative paying audience, it is worth repeating what an immense relief and privilege it is to have live concerts here again in Bangkok.
Baroque in the spotlight
Life, James Keller, Published on 06/10/2020
» Two shining lights of Bangkok's ever-blossoming violin fraternity were given the spotlight at the Ballroom of the Anantara Siam Hotel last month, in a sumptuous evening of choice string music entitled "Beauty of the Baroque – RBSO 2020 Classical Concert No.3".
Respected Thai cellist excels with Haydn
Life, James Keller, Published on 01/09/2020
» In celebration of the birthday of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit the Queen Mother, the Royal Bangkok Symphony Orchestra (RBSO) once again entertained an appreciative audience at Thailand Cultural Centre (TCC) on Aug 15.