MUSIC & DANCE
DUKE’S BAND TO PLAY ROYAL COMPOSITIONS (Lumpini Park,
Rama IV Road, today, 3pm-9pm) “A Tribute To Our Father, A Joy To Our King” concert will feature all of King Bhumibol’s 48 royal compositions performed by the Duke Ellington band, the Royal Thai Army Band and Chulalongkorn University’s CU Band. There is no admission fee. Call 02-729-8738, 081-611-2848 or 081-835-3602.
TPO CONCERT (Mahidol University’s Prince Mahidol Hall, Salaya
campus, today at 4pm) In the “Global Soundscapes” concert, Dariusz Mikulski will conduct the Thailand Philharmonic Orchestra in a programme that features the premiere of Julia Lake Bozone’s
Lavender Moon and includes works by Ottorino Respighi and Witold Lutosławski. Violin virtuoso Davide Alogna will join the orchestra as guest soloist. Tickets cost 300 and 500 baht (100 baht for students). Visit www.thaiticketmajor.com or contact PMH Box Office on 02-849-6565/6 ext 6603 and 6609.
EDM FEST (Motor Sportland, Phahon Yothin Road, today at 4pm)
Presented by Index Creative Village, the “Anotherworld Music Festival” will feature hardstyle EDM with world-renowned DJs Coone, Noisecontrollers and Zatox as headliners. Also joining will be Code Black and Mightyfools, with MC DL as special guest on the night. Tickets cost 1,800 and 2,500 baht from Thai Ticket Major booths (visit www.thaiticketmajor.com or call 02-262-3456).
PIANO SOLO (Siam Ratchada Auditorium, Fortune Town, Ratch
adaphisek Road, today at 7pm) The fifth Bangkok International Piano Festival will be opened by the great Thai pianist and Kawai artist Poom Prommachart. He will perform a very challenging programme that includes works by Vine, Kreisler and Madtner. After the recital, he will hold a piano workshop. Tickets cost 500 baht (200 baht for students). Visit www.ika.website or call 02-245-7717—9.
MUSIC FEST (CentralWorld, Ratchadamri Road, today and
tomorrow at noon) Held to celebrate Spicy Disc’s 10th anniversary, the “Melody Of Life 10: The Futurista Festival” will feature 50 famous acts performed on three stages. The line-up includes Noi Pru, Tor Saksit, Boy Trai, Stamp, Singto Namchoke, Mild, Ben Chalatit, Wan Thanakrit, Lomosonic and Scrubb. There will also be a “cheeze” market offering handmade items, clothing and food trucks; a music contest; a screening of short films and art workshops. There is no admission fee. Call 02-264-5091—5.
ELECTONE CONCERT (Sala Sudasiri Sobha concert hall, Lat
Phrao 41, tomorrow at 4pm) Yamaha Music Thailand presents an electone concert titled “Electrified With Electone” performed by Romnalin Trirassapanich and Manee Lin, prize winners of Junior Electone Concours 2015 and 2016. They will be accompanied by leading pianist Nat Yontararak. The programme includes works by Dodd, Ravel, Kapustin, Kern and Trirassapanich herself. Tickets cost 700 baht with proceeds going towards the Gift of Life Foundation. Visit www.salasudasirisobha.com or call 02-5418662 or 080-407-8231.