“Every 15 minutes, someone somewhere in the world plays Ravel's Bolero – it's a legacy its artist could never have imagined.”
On the Auspicious Occasion of His Majesty the King’s birthday 28th July 2025, the Royal Bangkok Symphony Orchestra in collaboration with Department of Cultural Promotion, Ministry of Culture and with support of the Embassy of the Netherlands, British Council and B. Grimm, presents a memorable evening of music and dance on the 17th of July 2025 at 7:30 pm at the Thailand Cultural Centre, Main Hall.
Under the direction of returning Dutch conductor Sander Teepen, the concert opens with Giuseppe Verdi’s stirring Nabucco Overture, a dramatic and triumphant work that sets the tone for the night. The first half continues with one of the most beloved works in the cello repertoire — Edward Elgar’s Cello Concerto in E minor, Op. 85, The Cello Concerto was Sir Edward Elgar’s last major work, composed in 1919, after the end of World War I. The atmosphere of the piece reflects the loss, sadness, and fragility of the human mind, but at the same time, it also contains profound beauty and a spark of hope. It will be performed by the distinguished Cellist Johan van Iersel, assistant principal cellist of the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra since September 1997.
The second half of the programme shifts to the world of myth and movement, beginning with Igor Stravinsky’s spellbinding Firebird Suite (1919 version), a vivid and colorful orchestral work rooted in Russian folklore. The evening concludes with a special highlight: angkok City Ballet warmly invites you to experience a powerful contemporary performance, “BOLÉRO: Music and Dance Performance”, a unique collaboration uniting artist from PCK Dance (UK), Bangkok City Ballet, and the Royal Bangkok Symphony Orchestra. This performance reimagines Maurice Ravel’s iconic classical composition Boléro through a contemporary lens, featuring choreography by James Pett and Travis Clausen-Knight of PCK Dance. Both choreographers will also perform on stage alongside professional dancers from Bangkok City Ballet, accompanied by a full live orchestra led by the RBSO. Don’t miss this extraordinary fusion of powerful music and expressive movement — a contemporary performance that celebrates artistic excellence and international creativity. Tickets Available at ThaiTicketMajor:
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