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Driving ambition
Life, S.P. Somtow, Published on 04/04/2026
» Singapore Lirica Arts is a relatively new organisation and last week's production of Verdi's Macbeth was its very ambitious first full-scale opera production.
Spirit of Siam
Life, William Niall Morris, Published on 14/03/2026
» In Thailand, family is sacred and mothers above all are revered. Perhaps this is why the tale of Mae Naak -- the young mother who dies giving birth -- has resonated so deeply within the national psyche for well over a century.
From Edo to Edinburgh
Life, Sawarin Suwichakornpong, Published on 14/03/2026
» The opera based on the long and industrious life of Japanese print master Katsushika Hokusai had its world premiere in Glasgow and travelled to Edinburgh for two consecutive nights last month. I braved the strong winds of the Edinburgh evening to watch The Great Wave at the Festival Theatre on its last day.
Royal memory honoured with Mozart
Life, William Niall Morris, Published on 07/03/2026
» At the end of last month, I had the honour of attending a performance that felt less like a regular concert than a moment briefly lifted out of history. Presented by the Siam Society, "Concert In Memoriam" brought Mozart's Requiem Mass to the private throne room of Phaya Thai Palace -- the Deevaraja Sabharamaya Hall -- in commemoration of the centenary of the passing of King Vajiravudh (Rama VI), who died on Nov 25, 1925.
Constant discipline
Life, Alongkorn Parivudhiphongs, Published on 07/03/2026
» For many in Bangkok, the voice arrived long before the performer. Long before Lea Salonga appeared on local concert stages, her voice had already travelled from Broadway theatres and West End productions into living rooms around the world -- and for many listeners, into childhood through the Disney heroines of Aladdin and Mulan.
Composer Bruce Gaston honoured at BACC
Life, Patcharawalai Sanyanusin, Published on 05/03/2026
» To commemorate the life and legacy of Bruce Gaston, Bangkok Art and Culture Centre is hosting "The Octave Zero: 80 Years Of Bruce Gaston, The Melodies Of Fong Naam", which kicks off today and runs until March 15, at its Studio on the 4th floor.
Mozart's Requiem to honour patron King Vajiravudh
Life, Published on 18/02/2026
» Siam Society presents "Mozart · Requiem: Concert in Memoriam 1925–2025", at Devaraja Sabharamaya Hall, Phya Thai Palace, Ratchawithi Road, on Feb 28 and March 1 at 6pm.
Discover the charm of Chinatown at Yao Young Yiam event
Life, Published on 27/11/2025
» Interested members of the public are invited to discover the enduring charm of Yaowarat, Bangkok's legendary Chinatown, during "BEM Happy Journey 2025: Yao Young Yiam", which will take place at MRT Wat Mangkon Station (Exit 1 & 2), from tomorrow to Sunday, from 1pm to 8pm.
Tenor Fabio Armiliato leads young singers in thrilling finale
Life, Published on 08/11/2025
» After leading the Bel Canto International opera-singing masterclasses in Bangkok, world-renowned tenor Fabio Armiliato thrilled the audience at an outstanding final concert last month in Bangkok's 140 Wireless Building in a truly powerful and moving celebration.
Italian opera star in town to train young talent
Life, Published on 16/10/2025
» Fabio Armiliato, one of the most important tenors on the international opera scene, is in town to train young Asian opera singers in Bangkok before delivering a final concert, at 140 Wireless Building, Witthayu Road, on Sunday at 2.30pm.