Thailand Phil 2023/24 Season

 

Saturday, 10 Aug, 2024 – 4:00 pm

Prince Mahidol Hall

 

Joseph Alessi, trombone

Kahchun Wong, conductor

 

The Thailand Philharmonic is delighted to welcome Maestro Kahchun Wong back to the podium. Internationally renowned for his electrifying stage presence, Maestro Kahchun has recently been appointed the Principal Conductor and Artistic Advisor of the Hallé Orchestra and also holds the position of Chief Conductor with the Japan Philharmonic Orchestra. Sharing the spotlight is our exceptional soloist, the legendary Principal Trombone of the New York Philharmonic, Joseph Alessi. Together, they present a remarkable program featuring Chick Corea's evocative Trombone Concerto, infused with jazzy brilliance, and Mahler's enigmatic Symphony No. 7, promising an evening of musical exploration and excellence.

 

Chick COREA: Trombone Concerto

— Intermission —

Gustav MAHLER: Symphony No. 7 in E minor

 

Ticket Prices

• Standard Seats: THB 700

• Deluxe Seats: THB 1200

• Premium Seats: THB 1400

 

Prices with Music Lover Card

• Standard Seats: THB 560 (20% discount)

• Deluxe Seats: THB 720 (40% discount)

• Premium Seats: THB 840 (40% discount)

 

Discounts

• Student Discount: 50% on standard ticket prices

• Senior Discount: 50% on standard ticket prices

• Children under 6 years: free seating in the Family Box when accompanied by an adult

• Mahidol University faculty, students, and staff: one free ticket with a current Mahidol University ID card.
 

 

Thailand International Composition Festival 2024

 

Saturday, 17 August, 2024 – 4:00 pm

Prince Mahidol Hall

 

Kahchun Wong, conductor

 

The Thailand International Composition Festival, established and artistically guided by Thailand's foremost composer, Narong Prangcharoen, proudly presents a selection of the most innovative and cutting-edge new music from today's foremost composers. This year, we have the privilege of welcoming the acclaimed Singaporean conductor, Maestro Kahchun Wong, to the podium. Under his direction, we embark on a captivating journey through a program featuring a diverse and contemporary repertoire of orchestral works.

 

Ticket Prices

• General Admission: THB 500

• Deluxe Seats: THB 800

• Premium Seats: THB 1000

 

Prices with Music Lover Card

• Standard Seats: THB 400 (20% discount)

• Deluxe Seats: THB 480 (40% discount)

• Premium Seats: THB 600 (40% discount)

 

Discounts

• Student Discount: 50% on standard ticket prices

• Senior Discount: 50% on standard ticket prices

• Children under 6 years: free seating in the Family Box when accompanied by an adult

• Mahidol University faculty, students, and staff: one free ticket with a current Mahidol University ID card.
 

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Tchaikovsky's Fifth

Saturday, 24 August, 2024 – 4:00 pm

Prince Mahidol Hall

 

Alfonso Scarano, conductor

Kyuhee Park, guitar

 

Modest MUSSORGSKY: A Night on Bald Mountain

Joaquín RODRIGO: Concierto de Aranjuez

— Intermission —

Piotr Ilyich TCHAIKOVSKY: Symphony No. 5 in E minor, op. 64

 

Tchaikovsky is celebrated for his remarkable talent in expressing profound and intense emotions through his music, and his Fifth Symphony is a prime example of his genius. Under the guidance of Maestro Scarano, the Thailand Philharmonic presents a program of iconic compositions, including Mussorgsky's renowned Night on Bald Mountain and Rodrigo's famous guitar concerto, brilliantly performed by the award-winning Korean guitar soloist, Kyuhee Park.

 

Ticket Prices

• Standard Seats: THB 700

• Deluxe Seats: THB 1200

• Premium Seats: THB 1400

 

Prices with Music Lover Card

• Standard Seats: THB 560 (20% discount)

• Deluxe Seats: THB 720 (40% discount)

• Premium Seats: THB 840 (40% discount)

 

Discounts

• Student Discount: 50% on standard ticket prices

• Senior Discount: 50% on standard ticket prices

• Children under 6 years: free seating in the Family Box when accompanied by an adult

• Mahidol University faculty, students, and staff: one free ticket with a current Mahidol University ID card.

 

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The Planets

Saturday, 7 September, 2024 – 4:00 pm

Prince Mahidol Hall

 

Bülent Evcil, flute

Alfonso Scarano, conductor

 

Aaron COPLAND: Fanfare for the Common Man

Narong PRANGCHAROEN: Seismic Waves for flute and orchestra

— Intermission —

Gustav HOLST: The Planets

 

Embark on a cosmic journey with the Thailand Phil as we take you to the far reaches of the universe with Gustav Holst's awe-inspiring work, The Planets. Holst dedicates each movement to a different planet, capturing the mythical qualities associated with each celestial body. This iconic music has graced countless movie and television soundtracks, and we will enhance the experience with captivating motion graphics projected on a giant cinema screen. In addition, we are thrilled to feature the stellar Turkish flute virtuoso, Bülent Evcil, who will enchant us with his performance of Prangcharoen's Seismic Waves for Flute and Orchestra.

 

Thailand Phil is proud to partner with the faculty and students of the Communication Design Program at Mahidol University International College in the creation of the animated graphics.

 

Ticket Prices

• Standard Seats: THB 700

• Deluxe Seats: THB 1200

• Premium Seats: THB 1400

 

Prices with Music Lover Card

• Standard Seats: THB 560 (20% discount)

• Deluxe Seats: THB 720 (40% discount)

• Premium Seats: THB 840 (40% discount)

 

Discounts

• Student Discount: 50% on standard ticket prices

• Senior Discount: 50% on standard ticket prices

• Children under 6 years: free seating in the Family Box when accompanied by an adult

• Mahidol University faculty, students, and staff: one free ticket with a current Mahidol University ID card.