Bangkok, Thailand, July 13, 2025 / TRAVELINDEX / To celebrate His Majesty the King's birthday on July 28, 2025, the Royal Bangkok Symphony Orchestra, in collaboration with the Department for Cultural Promotion of the Ministry of Culture and with the support of the Embassy of the Netherlands, the British Council and B. Grimm, presents an unforgettable evening of music and dance on July 17, 2025 at 7:30 pm in the Thailand Cultural Centre, Main Hall.

Every 15 minutes, someone somewhere in the world plays Ravel's Bolero – a legacy the artist could never have imagined.

Under the baton of returning Dutch conductor Sander Teepen, the concert opens with Giuseppe Verdi's poignant overture to "Nabucco," a dramatic and triumphant work that sets the tone for the evening. 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 the First World War. The piece's atmosphere reflects loss, grief, and the fragility of the human soul, yet also contains profound beauty and a spark of hope. It will be performed by the renowned cellist Johan van Iersel, Assistant Principal Cellist of the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra since September 1997.

The second half of the program will transport you to a world of myth and movement. It opens with Igor Stravinsky's enchanting Firebird Suite (1919 version), a vibrant orchestral work deeply rooted in Russian folklore. The grand finale is a special highlight: Bangkok City Ballet cordially invites you to a powerful contemporary performance: "BOLÉRO: Music and Dance Performance." This unique collaboration unites artists from PCK Dance (UK), Bangkok City Ballet, and the Royal Bangkok Symphony Orchestra. Maurice Ravel's iconic composition Boléro is reinterpreted through a contemporary lens. The choreography is by James Pett and Travis Clausen-Knight of PCK Dance. Both choreographers will share the stage with professional dancers from Bangkok City Ballet and a live orchestra conducted 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.

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