Spanish Fantasy

Famous Thai guitarist Ekachai Jearakul will perform with the Thailand Philharmonic Orchestra under the baton of Capt Prateep Suphanrojn during the "Spanish Fantasy" concert at the College of Music, Mahidol University, on Fri, Nov 20 at 7pm and Sat, Nov 21 at 4pm.

Thailand’s talented young musician Ekachai Jearakul will be performing during the ‘‘Spanish Fantasy’’ concert at the College of Music, Mahidol University, on Nov 20 at 7pm and Nov 21 at 4pm.

The programme includes Thai traditional songs, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's Overture Don Giovanni, K527; Joaqui'n Rodrigo's Fantasi'a Para un Gentilhombre (Fantasia for a Nobleman); and Alexander Glazunov's Symphony No. 2 in F-Sharp Minor, Op 16.

The Spanish composer Rodrigo composed the concerto in 1954 at the request of guitarist Andre's Segovia. It is based on six short dances for solo guitar by the 17th-century Spanish composer Gaspar Sanz.

Ekachai started his first classical guitar lesson when he was 13. In 2003 he entered the College of Music at Mahidol University, where he had many chances to study with qualified teachers.

He was also granted numerous opportunities to perform solo concerts both in Thailand and abroad, including China, France, Korea, Russia, Greece, Japan, England, Italy, Germany and the US.

With many international awards to his credit, the young guitarist performed as a soloist with the Dr Sax Chamber Orchestra, International Orchestra of Italy, Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra and Unity Philharmonic Orchestra. Next year he will perform with Thailand Philharmonic Orchestra.

Tickets cost 300 and 500 baht (100 baht for students). For reservations, please call 02-800-2525/34 ext 153/4. There is a Salaya Link shuttle bus service from Wongwian Yai BTS station's exit No. 4 to Mahidol University for all concert-goers with tickets priced at 25 baht. For the shuttle schedule, visit http://www.music.mahidol.ac.th/salayalink.