Thailand Philharmonic Orchestra’s ‘Dracula, Porgy And Bess’ promises eclectic performances
Thailand Philharmonic Orchestra’s ‘Dracula, Porgy And Bess’ promises eclectic performances
published on: May 16, 2022 at 04:30
Olivier Ochanine. College of Music, Mahidol University
The Thailand Philharmonic Orchestra will present a repertoire of fiery and jazzy music from around the world for the “Dracula, Porgy And Bass” concert at Prince Mahidol Hall, Mahidol University, Salaya Campus, on Fridays at 7 p.m. and Saturdays at 4 p.m. .
The evening show will open with the premiere of a dynamic new work by renowned Thai composer Narong Prangcharoen, followed by haunting romantic music by Wojciech Kilar Mina and Dracula from Bram Stoker Dracula.
The exciting program will continue with Michele Mangani Concerto for bass which will showcase the range and dynamism of the bass clarinet played by the TPO’s own bass clarinetist Grzegorz Grzeszczyk, who has been considered one of the few representatives of the young generation of bass clarinetists in Europe.
Then, that of Aaron Copland El Salon Mexico will capture the energy of Mexican folk music in a piece that pays homage to the colorful and legendary dance hall of the same name. Finally, enjoy a rousing series of melodious hits from George Gershwin’s folk opera Porgy and Besspresented in a moving orchestral medley.
Grzegorz Grzeszczyk. College of Music, Mahidol University
The orchestra for this program will be conducted by Olivier Ochanine, founding musical director and principal conductor of the Sun Symphony Orchestra of Hanoi, one of the best orchestras to have emerged in recent years in Southeast Asia.
Tickets cost 400, 600, 800, 1000 and 1500 baht (half price for students under 25) and can be purchased at Thai Ticket Major outlets (visit thaiticketmajor.com or call 02-262 -3456) and Prince Mahidol Hall (call 02 -849-6565 extension 6604 or 6609).
Olivier Ochanine. photos courtesy of College of Music, Mahidol University