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Royal Bangkok Symphony Orchestra showcases international female talent for royal performance
Life, James Keller, Published on 11/02/2025
» The Royal Bangkok Symphony Orchestra had celebrated the birthday of HRH Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana Rajakanya two days earlier, but on Jan 9 the musical festivities and tributes to the orchestra's beloved patron continued at the Thailand Cultural Centre, with yet another concert of fine Romantic period Russian masterpieces performed in the presence of the musical Princess.
A night of feminine grace
Life, Published on 06/01/2025
» The Royal Bangkok Symphony Orchestra Foundation will present another show to celebrate the birthday of its royal patron HRH Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana Rajakanya. "L'Essence Féminine De La Musique" will be held in the Main Hall of Thailand Cultural Centre, Ratchadaphisek Road, on Thursday at 8pm.
US calls Roger Waters 'anti-Semitic' after Nazi costume furor
AFP, Published on 07/06/2023
» WASHINGTON: The United States government on Tuesday joined the accusations of anti-Semitism lodged against Roger Waters after the rock legend wore a Nazi-style uniform at a Berlin concert in what he called a statement against fascism.
Venice and the milk of dreams
Life, Apinan Poshyananda, Published on 15/08/2022
» Santa Maria Della Salute, also known as Saint Mary of Health, stands majestically at Punta Della Dogana by the Grand Canal in the city of Venice. In 1631, Venice experienced an unusually devastating plague when nearly a third of the population was wiped out. As a votive offering, the Republic of Venice vowed to build and dedicate a church to Our Lady of Health with objects of art that bore reference to the Black Death. In March 2022, after postponement due to Covid-19 that killed thousands in the city, the 59th Venice Biennale opened under the theme of "The Milk Of Dreams" and was welcomed like a warm delicious latte by the art world.
The Privilege suffers from the sum of its parts
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 18/02/2022
» German Netflix original The Privilege (Das Privileg) is another example of a horror-type film that could not make up its mind on what it wants to be. Even though the film seems to have an interesting concept with many obvious influences in its style, The Privilege feels like a confusing mix of sci-fi and supernatural with some mystery and even sexy teen romantic genre thrown into the mix.
Opposite poles
Life, James Keller, Published on 23/09/2019
» Another wonderfully entertaining and enlightening evening at the Thailand Cultural Centre was provided by the Royal Bangkok Symphony Orchestra at their latest concert on Sept 6, conducted by Canadian/Maltese maestro Charles Olivieri-Munroe. "Hungarian Rhapsody – German Passion" juxtaposed contrasting works emanating from the two big opposing camps of mid-19-century music -- namely, those of Liszt/Wagner and Schumann/Brahms.
Liszt and the Schumanns
Life, Published on 03/09/2019
» Maestro Charles Olivieri-Munroe will make a comeback to collaborate with the Royal Bangkok Symphony Orchestra during the "Hungarian Rhapsody -- German Passion" concert in the Main Hall of Thailand Cultural Centre, Ratchadaphisek Road, on Friday Sept 6 at 8pm.
Spotlight on Schumann
Life, David Lennox, Published on 28/08/2019
» On Sept 6, the Royal Bangkok Symphony Orchestra continues its exploration of music from the Schumann family with works by both Robert Schumann and his wife Clara. These are surrounded by works from the 19th century's most famous virtuoso pianist and composer, Franz Liszt.
Weapon of choice
Life, Bernard Trink, Published on 25/04/2019
» In my army days, we were issued used M1 rifles. They were heavy and either had hair triggers or they had to be pulled way back before firing, by which time the target had moved.