กรุงเทพฯ--6 ก.ค.--Conrad Bangkok
Privy Councillor M.L. Usni Pramoj and Conrad Bangkok in association with main supporters namely BMW (Thailand) Co., Ltd Siam Music Yamaha Co., Ltd. and The Post Publishing PCL announce the launch of The Conrad Young Musician of Thailand Competition 2011 to compete for The Royal Trophy given by His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej. The competition recognizes young performers of classical music who demonstrate an exceptionally high level of talent.
The competition aims to promote young musical talent in Western Classical Music in five categories:
- Piano instruments
- String instruments
- Woodwind instruments
- Brass instruments
- Percussion instruments
Along with M.L.Usni Pramoj, the Honorary Advisor, the Head Judge is Mr. Chris Craker, Former General Manager and Senior Vice President of Sony BMG Masterworks International, and the others judges will be announced over the competition.
Interested persons must have the following qualifications:
- Between 14 - 20 years of age on the 28th October 2011.
- Thai nationals or expatriates who have been living in Thailand for at least one year, and are currently resident in Thailand.
- Each contestant’s entry must be endorsed by their university, school or musical academy.
Contestants must register their intent to enter the competition by completing and submitting an Entry Form (download from www.ConradYoungMusician.com) along with musical CD or DVD, a recording of two pieces of Western Classical music, one fast and one slow (maximum length of 10 minutes in total) by 15th August 2011 the latest and post to:
Conrad Bangkok
The Conrad Young Musician of Thailand Competition 2011
All Seasons Place 87 Wireless Road Pathumwan Bangkok 10330? Enclose with the CD or DVD, a completed Entry Form
A panel of Thai and International adjudicators will select a maximum of 30 candidates to go forward to the second round of the competition known as Evaluation Days.
Evaluation Days will be on Saturday 8th October 2011 where the selected competitors will be invited to Conrad Bangkok to play their pieces in front of a similar panel of adjudicators.
The Final takes place at the Ballroom of Conrad Bangkok on Friday 28th October 2011 in the presence of specially invited VIP guests and Ambassadors. The award ceremony will take place at the same evening.
The overall winner will receive the following prizes:
- The Royal Trophy given by His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej
- Baht 100,000 cash prize
- Trip and Accommodation Package to Hong Kong or Singapore (for two) and to perform in a concert and to experience in the masterclasses.
Please visit www.ConradYoungMusician.com for full details. For more information call 0 2690 9999 or email to:
[email protected].
Nannadda Supakdhanasombat (App)
Marketing Communications Manager
[email protected]
Tel: 0 2690 9984 Fax: 0 2690 9980