June 23, 20169 yr Anyone knows where could enjoy opera？We live in Sukhumvit now. Hungry for a little informations，thanks a million！
June 23, 20169 yr What do you mean by "children opera"? But generally, there's very little opera in Bangkok, apart from the epic works of Somtow Sucharitkul.
June 23, 20169 yr The previous poster is correct, Bangkok opera-lovers are starved of their favourite art form to the point of severe malnutrition. But once a year we are able to walk around with stomach half-full and a smile on our face. Google "Bangkok's 18th International Festival on Dance & Music Sept 8 - Oct 10 2016" and you will see what I mean.
June 23, 20169 yr Author What do you mean by "children opera"? But generally, there's very little opera in Bangkok, apart from the epic works of Somtow Sucharitkul.
June 23, 20169 yr Author sorrychildren opera maybe not a correct expressionwhat I mean is opera performed by children or suitable for children to enjoy.
June 23, 20169 yr Author The previous poster is correct, Bangkok opera-lovers are starved of their favourite art form to the point of severe malnutrition. But once a year we are able to walk around with stomach half-full and a smile on our face. Google "Bangkok's 18th International Festival on Dance & Music Sept 8 - Oct 10 2016" and you will see what I mean.
June 23, 20169 yr But once a year we are able to walk around with stomach half-full and a smile on our face. Google "Bangkok's 18th International Festival on Dance & Music Sept 8 - Oct 10 2016" and you will see what I mean. I did Google that, and was disappointed to see only three operas, A Masked Ball, Tristan & Isolde, and Carmen. That said, the Bizet has a lot of rollicking tunes, so might be good for kids. However, at 2 1/2 to 3 hours, depending on version, it's probably too long. Also kid-friendly (but not opera) is Orff's Carmina Burana. (Probably a dark thought, but when I read "children opera" my first thought was Britten's Peter Grimes. It was one of the works I studied in depth for A-level Music many decades ago. The opening lyrics of the prologue are etched on my mind for ever: "It is a curious story. I have it written in faded ink - a woman's hand, governess to two children - long ago". So dark.)
June 24, 20169 yr Maybe not much opera but check out the Siam Society at Asok, about 100m from the intersection with Sukhumvit between the MRT entrances. They post and sponsor many classical music events. Both the Bangkok Post and BK Magazine have regular classical music listings. Tomorrow, (Saturday, June 25) is the 100th anniversary of the opening of Hualumphung Railway Station and there will be performances of Thai traditional classic music and dance throughout the day in the main concourse. Have you checked out this website? http://www.grandoperathailand.com/#!about/c139r
June 24, 20169 yr Author just finish watching a movie named find dory，Pix never disappoint us. Hi，Dave，this website could get news but too late for me and missed oncoming performance.. Tomorrow seems as an interesting day！do you know exact show place？
June 24, 20169 yr Carmina Burana is at the Thailand Cultural Centre, Main Hall on September 20th at 7:30 p.m.. Tickets available at http://www.thaiticketmajor.com/performance/icp18-carmina-burana-en.html
June 24, 20169 yr I googled up the CM Symphonic Orchestra and I sort of wish I hadn't. They mean well don't they.
June 24, 20169 yr Author hi，Freakin，CM and BKK，not like sukhumvit and dinosuar planet distance，haha..
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