FOREVER SONGS FOR KING RAMA IX
Thailand Cultural Centre Ratchadaphisek Road Today and tomorrow, 4pm-9.30pm
To pay tribute to King Bhumibol, Opera Siam presents “48 Forever” concert featuring the world’s first symphonic edition of all HM’s 48 compositions performed by more than 200 performers. Lasting for four hours with a 90-minute dinner break in the middle, the epic performance will present HM’s complete songs in a wide and extensive variety of musical styles — from jazz-influenced to symphony-pop, musical theatre to opera, string quartet to full blown orchestra with a 100-voice choir. Set to participate will be renowned singers, orchestra and classical ensembles and several choirs conducted by Somtow Sucharitkul, Trisdee na Patalung, Denny Euprasert and Vanich Potavanich. Part of the proceeds will go to support the construction of Chakri Naruebodindra Medical Institute at Ramathibodi Hospital.
Tickets cost 1,000, 2,000 and 5,000 baht (including a private dinner reception) and 300 baht for students from www.thaiticketmajor.com, www.ticketmelon.com and www.48-forever.com.