| Bangkok Opera's annual Mozart and More Mini-Festival, last held in 2006, returns this year after skipping 2007. The festival specializes in smaller-scale, unusual musical events. This year, a week of delightful activities brings together artists from North America, Europe, Asia, and Africa, with the generous support of the South Africa Arts and Culture Trust and the Embassy of Austria as well as Thai Airways International, the Sheraton Grande Hotel, and
numerous generous sponsors.
EVENTS AT THAILAND CULTURAL CENTER
October 24-25, 2008 at 8.00 pm
CLASH OF THE TITANS
Two complete mini-operas by Mozart and Salieri
"The Impresario" and "Prima La Musica" with Theresa Plut, Sandra Partridge, Derek Kwan, Li Yang, Zion Dao Ratanahong, Pitchaya Kemasingki, and Korawij Devahastin na Ayudhya. directed by Nancy Yuen (in her operatic directing debut) and Somtow Sucharitkul with the Siam Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Trisdee na Patalung
Thailand Cultural Center (Small Hall)
Tickets 2000, 1200 and 800
To reserve call Thai Ticket Master (02) 363-3456 or go to their web site thaiticketmajor.com (24 hours) or call the Bangkok Opera (02) 663-3236 during business hours on weekdays or send an email directly to tickets@bangkokopera.com. As Ticket Master is holding most of the
seats, please try them first and contact the Bangkok Opera if you are having problems getting through.
EVENTS AT BANGKOK ARTS AND CULTURE CENTER
(direct pedestrian bridge from Siam BTS station)
Admission by donation (minimum suggested donation 1000 baht) You may donate at the door or receive a ticket in advance by calling Bangkok Opera
October 28, 2008 at 8.00 pm
Trisdee's WORLD OF THE BAROQUE
Trisdee na Patalung, Thailand's internationally acclaimed early music specialist, performs at the harpsichord with some special friends
October 30, 2008 at 8.00 pm
The HAYDN QUARTET from Esterhazy Caslte, Austria playing a program of Schubert and Mozart ... one of Europe's celebrated chamber ensembles who last played in Thailand for HRH Princess Galyani Vadhana now returns to play in the beloved princess's memory. Made possible by the generosity of the Embassy of Austria.
November 1-2, 2008 at 8.00 pm
SOWETO OPERA QUADRO from South Africa... this young quartet of charming singers does a delightful program of classical and pop hits... a memorable and tuneful night! Made possible by a grant from South Africa's Arts and Culture Trust.
To make reservations for events at BACC, call the Bangkok Opera
directly at (02) 663-3236 or send an e-mail to tickets@bangkokopera.com. You may also donate at the door. Bangkok Opera accepts Visa, Master card, and America Express. Seats for BACC events are not available from Thai Ticketmaster.
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