HeadacheHorse trio performs 3 giants of classical composition
Sala Sudasiri Sobha will open the “Thai Talents at Sala Sudasiri Sobha” concert series with “The HeadacheHorse Plays Big 3M (Mozart Mendelssohn Mahler) X Special Guests” at its concert hall on Feb 25 starting at 4pm.
HeadacheHorse is a group of three rising professional musicians founded in 2016 by Chot Buasuwan (piano), Samatchar Pourkarua ( cello) and Kant Lormsomboon (violin), who at the time were students of the Faculty of Fine and Applied Arts at Chulalongkorn University. The ensemble dedicates itself to the discovery and in- depth study of lesser-known chamber works by many great composers.
They participated in chamber music masterclasses with Prof Stefanie Waegner, Prof Leslie Tan and, Prof Dr Eri Nagakawa. They have given numerous concerts in Bangkok and recently won the third prize (Category B: Chamber Ensemble) from the 5th Princess Galyani Vadhana International Ensemble Competition.
As suggested by the concert title, the trio will be joined by six of their fellow musicians, also rising stars of the classical- music scene in Thailand. They include Panyaphat Wongwechwiwat (cello), a member of the famous Jeeb Ensemble; Chalat Limpisiri (violin), currently studying for a violin diploma at Prayner Konsevatorium in Vienna; Chitipat Darapong (violin), currently studying for a master’s degree in violin performance and pedagogy at Mahidol University’s College of Music; Pittayah Pruksacholavit (violin), a member of Shounen Thai Quartet under Siam Sinfonietta; Omporn Kowintha (viola), founder of Albyrd Violin Studio; and Atjayut Sangkasem (viola), a highly experienced and active performer who has played with all the big orchestras in Thailand.
The programme features classical pieces by three great composers — Piano Trio In B Flat Major K502 by Mozart, String Octet In E Flat Major Op 20 by Mendelssohn, and the 1st movement of Mahler’s incomplete work, Piano Quartet In A Minor.
Tickets cost 700 baht, including reception before and after the concert. Proceeds will go to the Gift of Life Foundation to help needy blood-disease patients in Thailand. Sala Sudasiri Sobha is on Lat Phrao 41.
Call 02-541-8662 or 080-407-8231.