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An evening of royal celebration
Life, James Keller, Published on 27/05/2025
» The Royal Bangkok Symphony Orchestra Foundation, under the royal patronage of HRH Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana Rajakanya and in collaboration with the Department of Cultural Promotion and Ministry of Culture, recently presented a concert at the Thailand Cultural Centre (TCC) in celebration of the anniversary of His Majesty the King's Coronation Day. For this extremely special occasion, serving as a moment of national reflection and gratitude towards the monarchy, the Royal Bangkok Symphony Orchestra (RBSO) curated a selection of significant and captivating works by composers from Thailand, France and England.
A jolly night indeed
Life, James Keller, Published on 01/05/2023
» As if a continuation of the joy and exuberance of recent Songkran festivities, the Royal Bangkok Symphony Orchestra's latest concert at the Thailand Cultural Centre on April 21 was a singularly lighthearted and delightful affair, full of playful energy and vivacity.
A grand celebration
Life, James Keller, Published on 02/02/2023
» A celebratory concert given by the Royal Bangkok Symphony Orchestra in honour of the 36th birthday of its beloved patron HRH Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana Rajakanya began the 2023 season in splendid fashion.
Polish piano legend conquers Bangkok stage with RBSO
Life, James Keller, Published on 06/12/2022
» As with all of the truly great pianists, touch is absolutely key when it comes to delivering their excelsior interpretations of the immortal classics. This was demonstrated recently in impeccable, consummate fashion by legendary Polish soloist Krystian Zimerman, who appeared at the Thailand Cultural Centre earlier this month to a sold-out auditorium.
Motorola rolls out broad range of new smartphones
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 03/08/2022
» Smartphone maker Motorola Mobility, under Chinese tech giant Lenovo, has launched a variety of handset models to improve its competitiveness amid economic challenges.
Finding that joie de vivre
Life, James Keller, Published on 20/07/2022
» The Royal Bangkok Symphony Orchestra, and the huge audience in attendance at their latest concert at the Thailand Cultural Centre earlier this month, were once again blessed to be in the presence of true musical greatness as world renowned French horn player Stefan Dohr took to the stage for a flawless performance of Richard Strauss' uplifting Horn Concerto No.2 In E-flat Major.
Bangkok air guitar contestants rock for peace
AFP, Published on 19/06/2022
» What happens when Donald Trump, a Bangkok moto-taxi driver and a Squid Games contestant take the stage in a Bangkok bar late on a Saturday night? It can only mean one thing: an air guitar battle for peace.
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.
Genial atmosphere amid HRH's birthday celebration
Life, James Keller, Published on 21/01/2020
» The Royal Bangkok Symphony Orchestra entered the new decade in spectacular fashion earlier this month, when it gave a wonderful performance in honour of the birthday celebrations of the orchestra's royal patron, HRH Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana Rajakanya.
A moving performance
Life, James Keller, Published on 05/09/2019
» The Royal Bangkok Symphony Orchestra presented an astoundingly accomplished evening of masterworks last month in the Main Hall of the Thailand Cultural Centre, entitled "Romantic Piano Celebration For The Queen Mother", in celebration of Her Majesty's birthday. The highly lauded Japanese conductor Koji Kawamoto directed emotionally profound performances of Romantic repertoire, opening with a particularly vibrant rendition of the Hebrides Overture by Felix Mendelssohn. German concert pianist Severin von Eckardstein then took to the stage for a marvellous interpretation of the Grieg Piano Concerto In A Minor, with the second half of the concert featuring Robert Schumann's delightful Symphony No.1 In B-flat Major (the so-called Spring symphony).