Bangkok--21 May--Siam City Hotel
Once again The Sukosol will come alive with the sounds of music as the Asia International Guitar Festival comes to town. Now in its sixth year, the festival is surely the biggest and most vibrant event for classical guitar aficionados and music lovers throughout Asia. This year’s agenda includes master classes, guitar exhibits, competitions and concerts by acclaimed world-class guitarists hailing from Asia, South America and Europe.
A varied program sees four days of activities, each day culminating in a concert by one or more celebrated guitar maestros. Opening night will feature a “gypsy” medley by Galina Vale, Sakol Siripipattanakul, Tana Suebsiri Woratep Rattana-umpawan, Leon Koudelak and Shinobu Sugawara. Days two and three will see the talented Galina Vale and Sachiko Miyashita play solo respectively. The festival will then conclude on a very high note, with a duo concert by the world renowned players: Yavet Boyadijev (violin) and Paul Cesarczyk (guitar). Other highlight performances include those by the Wong-Kojorn Guitar Quarter from Thailand and the University of the Philippines Guitar Quintet. The event will also feature a guitar competition open to all nationalities, with the winner receiving a free guitar, case, string sets, certificate and performance rights at four prestigious future events.
Concert tickets are Bht 600 and Bht 400 for students (with valid I.D.), inclusive of coffee breaks. Observers of master classes and competitions pay Bht 200. Afternoon concert on June 16th is Bht 300 for adults and students (with coffee break). To book, please call 081-854-9368 Ajarn Woratep or 0 2247 0123, ext 1928, 1944. For further details please go to www.thailandguitarsociety.com or www.facebook.com/pages/Asia-International-Guitar-Festival-and-Competition-Bangkok.
Accommodation packages available, inclusive of room (single or twin), breakfast, Wi-Fi and event fee.