Angsana Laguna Phuket announces the return of its remarkable Performing Arts Festival, featuring the captivating musical event ‘A Night at the Symphony’ this April holiday season with a beautiful concert featuring popular works. The concert will commence on 22 April 2023 from 6.30 pm onwards.
The renowned Siam Sinfonietta, acclaimed throughout Thailand, will once again grace the festival stage. The orchestra has recently garnered recognition for its appearances in two films, including the Oscar-nominated Tár, and for being named the official orchestra of the Oldenburg Film Festival. Siam Sinfonietta will be conducted by renowned Thai conductors Somtow Sucharitkul and Trisdee na Patalung. Along with entertaining anecdotes and snippets of music history from Somtow, their concerts will offer inspiring and soulful journeys into the world of classical music.
THE MUSIC
Beethoven’s Seventh is the most popular Beethoven symphony among musicians, noted for its dance-like rhythms and its mysterious slow movement which has been used in numerous film soundtracks from X-men: Apocalypse, The King’s Speech, Mr Holland’s Opus, Westworld, and Zardoz. This concert will be conducted by Trisdee na Pattalung.
Carmen, the timeless tale of the bad-girl gipsy and the bullfighter she falls for with tragic consequences, will be brought to life with many of the hits from the work, including the Habanera and the Toreador Song.
The delightful folk tale, Peter and the Wolf, will be narrated with the help of an orchestra that plays different roles, from a duck to a grumpy old grandpa. Lastly, Peer Gynt’s beloved lush and tuneful score by Grieg, including the ultimate scary troll song, ‘In the Hall of the Mountain King’ will provide the perfect ending to this magnificent musical extravaganza.
CONDUCTORS
Renowned composer, novelist, and filmmaker Somtow Sucharitkul has established himself as one of Thailand’s most celebrated artists, having received numerous accolades throughout his career. Among his many honors are the World Fantasy Award and the European Cultural Achievement Award. Most recently, Somtow’s exceptional musical talent was recognized by winning nine ‘best original score’ awards from various film festivals around the globe for his work on Paul Spurrier’s movie, The Maestro. His operas and novels, such as Vampire Junction and Jasmine Nights, have also garnered widespread acclaim.
Trisdee na Patalung, a talented conductor, was previously listed as one of the ‘ten conductors under 30 to watch’ by the Italian press. Trisdee has conducted prestigious orchestras like the Scottish National Orchestra and the RAI Orchestra of Italy, demonstrating his remarkable expertise in the field.
Our orchestra concert is the perfect way to enjoy a night of music for all, with the cost at THB 700 per person. You get access to the show and a complimentary welcome drink, while kids aged 7-12 get in at half the price THB 350 with their own welcome drink. Best of all, kids under 6 years old get in free. Our food stations provide a selection of delicious dishes, like Charcuterie Board, Salmon Tostada, Vietnamese Banh Mi, Cheesy Hummus & Sun-Dried Tomatoes Veggie like Charcuterie Board, Salmon Tostada, Vietnamese Banh Mi, Cheesy Hummus & Sun-Dried Tomatoes Veggie Panini and Homemade Potato Gnocchi, all for just THB 300 per item.