Bangkok--9 May--The Sukosol Bangkok
The Sukosol and Thailand Guitar Society in association with the Conservatory of Music, Rangsit University are once again proud to present South-East Asia’s finest assembly of international guitar players, makers and enthusiasts. Now in its seventh illustrious year, the Asia International Guitar Festival & Competition is the biggest and most vibrant event for classical guitar aficionados and music lovers in the region. This year’s agenda includes master classes, guitar exhibits, competitions and concerts by acclaimed world-class musicians hailing from around the globe. This event is sponsored by Siam Commercial Bank, Bangkok Bank, Kohnomusic, Guitar Paradiso, Aranjuez Strings (official sponsor), Savarez Strings and Yamaha.
A varied program sees four days of activities, each day culminating in a concert by one or more celebrated guitar maestros.
The event will also feature a guitar competition open to all, with the winner receiving a free guitar, case, string sets, certificate and performance rights at four prestigious events.
The full list of internationally-acclaimed guests include Gérard Abiton (France), Hugues Navez (Belgium), Valérie Duchateau (France), Philippe Loli (Monaco), Masao Tanibe (Japan), Thomas Kirchhoff (Germany), The Krishnarpan Duo (Nepal/USA), Leon Koudelak (Czech Republic), Paul Cesarczyk (USA/ Poland), Woratep Rattana-umpawan (Thailand), Sakol Siripipattanakul (Thailand), Pongpat Pongpradit(Thailand), Vithaya Vosbien (Thailand), Ek-karach Charoennit (Thailand), RuttasartWeangsamut (Thailand), Apichai Chantanakajornfung (Thailand), Teerawat Ratthanaphapameteerat(Thailand).
All concerts are performed in The Sukosol’s Rattanakosin Lounge.
Evening concert tickets are Bht 600 for adults and Bht 400 for students (with valid I.D.), inclusive of coffee break. Afternoon concert tickets cost Bht 300 for all audiences, excluding coffee break. Observers of master classes and competitions pay Bht 200.
To book, please call 022–470–123, ext 1916-1918. For further details please go to http://aigf.weebly.com/ or www.facebook.com/pages/Asia-International-Guitar-Festival-and-Competition-Bangkok.