For many years, HRH Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana Rajakanya has been in attendance at the Royal Bangkok Symphony Orchestra’s opening concert of the New Year at the Thailand Cultural Centre. Now a birthday celebration for the RBSO’s beloved patron, two classical stars were invited for this special occasion. German-Canadian cellist Johannes Moser and South Korean conductor Sunwook Kim established themselves on the international scene at a young age.
Following a vibrant rendition of Happy Birthday, the first half consisted of Dvořák’s Cello Concerto In B Minor, considered by many as the epitome of the genre, variously described as “supreme” and “the greatest”. The substantial orchestral introduction opened with hushed, brooding clarinets, violas and lower strings before a rapid build-up of tension into the explosive tutti main theme. The second, more lyrical theme…
