MUSIC & DANCE
TPO concert Prince Mahidol Hall, Mahidol University Salaya campus, Phutthamonthon Sai 4 Today at 4pm
The “Thailand International Composition Festival (TICF 2015)” concert will see Spanish-American conductor José-Luis Novo lead Thailand Philharmonic Orchestra (TPO) with soloists including Kenneth Coon (saxophone), Lisa Pegher (percussion), Tapalin Charoensook (cello) and Christopher Janwong McKiggan (piano). The programme will feature orchestral works and concerti of composers Tania León, Mathew Rosenblum, Narong Prangcharoen and Zhou Long.
Tickets cost 300 and 500 baht (100 baht for students) from Thai Ticket Major (visit www. thaiticketmajor.com or call 02-262-3456).
Flute and piano recital Siam Ratchada Auditorium Fortune Town, Ratchadaphisek Road Today at 7.30pm
Presented by D& M Music Studio, the “Flute and Piano Duo Recital” features Italian flautist Francesco Mannis and Spanish pianist Elena Aguilar Gasulla who will perform works by Donizetti, Schumann, Mike Mower, Ferran and Borne.
Tickets cost 300 and 600 baht at the door. For advance booking, call 081-682-8000.
Concert for the Prince Thailand Cultural Centre, Ratchadaphisek Road Today at 8pm
A star-studded line-up of famous Thai vocalists — Saovanit Navapan, Manit Thuvasethakul, Rudklao Amratisha, Kornkan Sutthikoses and Suruj Tipakoraseni — will sing popular tunes from musicals and movie soundtracks in a concert presented by Bangkok Symphony Orchestra to celebrate HRH Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn’s 63rd birthday. Also joining will be the Thai Youth Choir under the baton of Vanich Potavanich. The repertoire also features specific musical tributes to the Crown Prince.
Tickets cost 300, 700, 900, 1,200 and 1,500 baht from Thai Ticket Major (visit www. thaiticketmajor.com or call 02-262-3456).
Big Bang returns Impact Arena, Muang Thong Thani Today at 7pm and tomorrow at 4pm
Presented by BEC-Tero, the “BigBang 2015 World Tour [Made]” concert sees the return of South Korean boy band Big Bang who are on tour to promote their latest album Made. The pop/hip hop/rock quintet comprises G-Dragon, T.O. P, Taeyang, Daesung, and Seungri and they will bring to Thai fans their hit songs including Fantastic Baby, Tonight and Loser.
Ticket prices range from 1,500 to 8,500 baht from Thai Ticket Major (www.thaiticketmajor. com or call 02-262-3838).
Vocal concert Siam Ratchada Auditorium, ground floor of Fortune Town Bldg, Ratchadaphisek Road Tomorrow at 3pm
Yamaha Ratchadaphisek Music School presents “Thai Love’s Old Sweet Songs”, a vocal concert performed by celebrity singers and musicians including Duangdao Chayasirisobhon (vocal), Kant Kanjananontkul (saxophone), Suwat Saengurai (electone) and numerous surprise guest singers. The programme features our favourite Thai classical songs.
There is no admission fee but seats are limited. Call 02-245-7717—9 for advance booking.
Celebratory concert Sala Sudasiri Sobha, Lat Phrao Soi 41 Tomorrow at 4pm
Held to celebrate Nat Studio’s 30th anniversary, the “Nat Studio Music Scholars in Prestigious Specialist Music Schools in England” features four young talented musicians who are former students of maestro pianist Nat Yontararak. They are Tai Luanghvisut, Kanokrada Changfun, Muang Luanghvisut and Thanat Vijitthanasarn. Joining them as vocalist will be Jirasiri Techalapanarasme from Harrow International School, Bangkok. The programme features works by Beethoven, Tartini, Kreisler, Ysaye, Rachmaninoff, Kapustin and Sinatra.
Tickets cost 700 baht with proceeds going toward the Gift of Life Foundation. Visit www. salasudasirisobha.com or call 02-541-8662 or 080-407-8231.