Bangkok--15 Dec--The Conrad Hotel
The committee of “The Young Musician of Thailand Award” competition represented by Mr. John Pawson(2nd right) Chairman of The Royal Over-Seas League UK — Thailand branch, Mr.Gregory Meadows(1st right), General Manager of The Conrad Hotel, and Mr. Richard Harvey(1st left), Chairman of the judging panel, held a press conference on the competition and invited Thai residence young performers of classical music age not over 20 years old to apply, at The Conrad Hotel’s London room yesterday.
*Honourary Advisor to the project is Privy Councilor M.L.Usni Pramoj. To submit an entry, visit www.youngmusicianaward.com or contact The Conrad Hotel by 5 pm. on Sunday 28 January, 2007. There is no application charge and is now open for all talented resident Thai young musicians, age not over 20 years. The chosen finalists will be invited to perform at a Gala Dinner on 31 March, 2007, at The Conrad Hotel, where the overall winner will be announced.
From left:
1. Mr. Richard Harvey
2. Nonthaphat Wongwechwiwat, a sample of young music talent solo performer
3. Mr. John Pawson
4. Mr.Gregory Meadows
The competition aims at promoting young musical talent in Western Classical Music in four categories:
- Keyboard & Harp - Woodwind
- Strings - Brass & Percussion
Along with M.L.Usni Pramoj, the Honorary Advisor, the three judges are :
- Richard Harvey - Chairman of the judging panel
A famous composer, conductor, and virtuoso performer
- Benedict Cruft - Dean of the School of Music, Hong Kong Academy
for Performing Arts, Hong Kong
- Chris Craker - Head of Classic, Sony BMG Music Entertainment, UK
Interested persons must have the following qualifications:
- not be older than 20 years of age on 31 March, 2007
- currently living and studying in Thailand
- each applicant needs to be nominated by an organization such as a school or music society
The overall winner will receive The King’s Cup Trophy, a trip to London and 5 night stay at the Conrad London for 2 persons and Baht 20,000 cash.
To submit an entry, visit www.youngmusicianaward.com or contact The Conrad Hotel. There is no application charge and is now open for all talented resident Thai young musicians. Applicants are screened through taped auditions on DVD, Video, or Cassette which should not be longer than 5 minutes and, if accompanied, by only one other musician. Completed performances must be submitted to The Conrad Hotel by 5 pm. on Sunday 28 January, 2007. The chosen finalists will be invited to perform at a Gala Dinner on 31 March, 2007, at The Conrad Hotel, where the overall winner will be announces.
“We hope that this annual event will stimulate interest in musical studies and provide an invaluable opportunity for young musicians to further their career as they grow into mature performers. The artists of tomorrow are introduced to the audiences of today.” commented Mr. Gregory Meadows, General Manager of The Conrad Hotel and the Event Committee.
“The Royal Over-Seas League in UK has been organizing Music Competitions for 54 years which has built up a solid reputation as a launching pad for the careers of outstanding young musicians now at the forefront of the music profession. We are glad to start this competition in Thailand and we will make it as an annual event.” added Mr. John G. Pawson, Chairman of The Royal Over-Seas League UK - Thailand Branch and the Event Committee.
For more information call 0 2690 9999 or email to :
[email protected] , www.youngmusicianaward.com
For further information, please contact:
Wannapa Rakkeo — Director of PR and Communications
Nannadda Supakdhanasombat — PR and Promotions Manager
Tel: 0 2690 9981, 0 2690 9984 Fax: 0 2690 9980
Email: [email protected] ; [email protected]
Website: www.ConradHotels.com
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