Bangkok--9 Jan--Conrad
Privy Councillor M.L. Usni Pramoj and The Conrad Hotel Bangkok in association with the Royal Over-Seas League and supporters namely Siam Music Yamaha Co.,Ltd. and The Post Publishing Pcl., announced the launch of The Conrad Young Musician of Thailand Competition 2009 to compete for The Royal Trophy given by His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand. 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:
v Piano instruments
v String instruments
v Woodwind instruments
v Brass instruments
v Percussion instruments
Along with M.L.Usni Pramoj, the Honorary Advisor, the panel judges are:
? Chris Craker Former General Manager and Senior Vice President
of Sony BMG Masterworks International
? Benedict Cruft Dean of the School of Music at the Hong Kong Academy
for Performing Arts
? Dr. Thomas Hecht Head of Piano Studies Young Siew Toh Conservatory of Music, Singapore
? Narong Prangcharoen Thailand's leading composer
(*Other judges will be announced over the coming weeks)
Interested persons must have the following qualifications:
? Between 14 - 20 years of age as at 4th April 2009.
? Thai citizens and other persons who have been resident in Thailand for a period of not less than one year.
? All candidates must have their applications 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.roslthailand.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 30th January 2009 the latest and post to:
Royal Over-Seas League
The Conrad Young Musician of Thailand Competition 2009
34th Floor, Abdulrahim Place
Rama IV Road, Bangkok 10500? 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 21st or Sunday 22nd February 2009 where the selected competitors will be invited to The Conrad Bangkok to play their pieces in front of a similar panel of adjudicators.
The Final takes place in the Ballroom of The Conrad Bangkok on Saturday 4th April 2009 in the presence of 350 specially invited VIP guests and Ambassadors. The award ceremony will take place 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 London for 2 persons and to perform in concert at The Royal Over-Seas League’s Hall.
Please visit www.roslthailand.com or www.youngmusicianaward.com for full details. For more information call 0 2690 9999 or email to : [email protected].
Nannadda Supakdhanasombat (App)
PR and Promotions Manager
[email protected]
Tel: 0 2690 9981, 0 2690 9984 Fax: 0 2690 9980