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Songs of togetherness
Life, Anuraj Manibhandu, Published on 18/06/2019
» Acclaimed Thai choir The Bangkok Voices has successfully convinced German listeners that Thai songs can be adapted to the choral style of the West and still sound beautiful.
Lithuanian Balakauskas brings Beethoven to life
Life, Anuraj Manibhandu, Published on 28/06/2017
» In the hands of Artas Balakauskas, Beethoven's Piano Sonata No.30, Opus 109 was a breeze. By comparison, the composer's last sonata, Opus 111, was epic, while Opus 110 was a song.
Inaugural contest showcases Chinese song skills
Life, Anuraj Manibhandu, Published on 12/02/2015
» Two students in their fourth year of Chinese studies at Thammasat University's Pridi Banomyong International College (PBIC) and the Panyapiwat Institute of Management, have emerged winners of the inaugural inter-university Chinese song contest.
Friends and enemies
Life, Anuraj Manibhandu, Published on 13/08/2012
» By focusing on the friendship between two men vital to Thailand's transition from absolute to constitutional monarchy, Rungmanee Mekhasobhon has shown that history is made by people of flesh and blood.
The ultimate freedom
Life, Anuraj Manibhandu, Published on 28/05/2012
» James C. Scott writes powerfully in favour of marginalised peoples' refusal to be subjected to extracting rulers in The Art of Not Being Governed: An Anarchist History of Upland Southeast Asia.
Liszt's little-heard soulfulness
Life, Anuraj Manibhandu, Published on 12/06/2012
» Pianist Artas Balakauskas stole hearts and minds at a recent recital at the Siam Music Yamaha Hall with his interpretation of the music of Franz Liszt, bringing out its soulfulness for all to hear and remember.
Terrific Prokofiev
Life, Anuraj Manibhandu, Published on 05/04/2012
» It was a triumph of determination, technique and sensitivity. That was how Artas Balakauskas won kudos from the audience for his interpretation and execution of Prokofiev's Piano Sonata No. 8, in a recital performed last Sunday at the Goethe Institute.
Magnificent four
Life, Anuraj Manibhandu, Published on 09/02/2012
» The 4G Quartet gave a performance that was often fine and fun of Anton Dvorak's "American" String Quartet, and Mom Luang Usni Pramoj's own latest work for the genre.
Of power and ideals
Life, Anuraj Manibhandu, Published on 27/02/2012
» Amnat _ or "Power" _ looks at Thai political history differently, and irrefutably makes the statement: In Thailand, politics within the parliamentary system is inseparable from the politics outside parliament's hallowed halls.