About The
Beethoven Project
"Beethoven’s music is universally beloved, revered and has over time generated a consensus that it is a true reflection of humanism." - Kent Nagano, Conductor
In Beethoven’s symphonies, reflection and sensation, mood and emotionality are intertwined in a completely new view. The Beethoven Project is a series of nine concerts in Bangkok, each featuring a Beethoven Symphony and work of his contemporaries. It is open to all, whether you are a classical music lover, or new to classical music, or an aspiring professional or non-professional musician, everyone is welcome to join our once in a life time journey to learn, discover and appreciate the music that change the history of Western music. The key objectives of the project are:
- For general public: to make classical music more accessible through a series of 9 concerts in popular public venues. Come experience and discover amazing music!
- For aspiring musicians: uplift your orchestral performing experience and benefit from professional mentorship. A rare opportunity to perform all 9 Beethoven Symphonies and work of his contemporaries
- For corporate partners: to be at the heart of Thailand's music scene and be part of our exciting and rewarding journey together.
IT'S FOR EVERYONE!
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the Concerts
The orchestra performs a series of concerts every 2-3 months to complete all Beethoven 9 Symphonies
Concert #1: 28 October 2023
River City Bagkok, 3pm
Beethoven: Egmont Overture Paganini: Violin Concerto No. 1 Beethoven: Symphony No. 1
Concert #2: TBC
Venue: TBC
Mozart: Figaro Overture Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 1 Beethoven: Symphony No. 2
CONCERT#1: SATURDAY 28 OCTOBER 2023, 3PM AT RIVER CITY BANGKOK (TICKETS AVAILABLE SOON)
PERFORM WITH US IN CONCERT#1 (7 OCTOBER 2023)
Join a once in a lifetime opportunity to perform all 9 Beethoven Symphonies! Sign up is one concert at a time. You don't need to commit to perform in all concerts.
1. SIGN UP
THB5,500 / concert
- 9 Rehearsals
- Professional mentorship
- Fun and rewarding experience
- Limited quota per concert
- Network with likeminded musicians
2. REHEARSALS
9 rehearsals / concert
- On Sundays, 2pm-5pm
- at Bangkok Music & Dance Academy
- September: 3, 10, 17, 24
- October: 1, 8 15, 22
- Friday 27 October: 6pm-9pm at [to be confirmed]
3. NEXT CONCERT
Sat 28 October
- 3pm at River City Bangkok, Artery
- Beethoven: Egmont Overture
- Paganini: Violin Concerto No.1
- Beethoven: Symphony No.1
- Tickets: 500 Baht/seat or FREE standing
The Mentors
Our mentors will provide professional mentorship during our sectional and full rehearsals
Rhys Watkins
Strings Mentor
Rowena Calvert
Strings Mentor
Yos Vaneesorn
Woodwinds Mentor
Paul Archibald
Brass mentorFrequently Asked Questions
Who can apply to perform, is there a minimum requirement?
Membership is open to everyone who would like to perform. We welcome both amateur and professional musicians who would like to join this journey with us. There is no age limitation, however to be able to perform our concert repertoire, you should be at least ABRSM Grade 6 or equivalent as a guideline.
You can download the parts for the upcoming concert here:
How to join?
There are two kinds of memberships:
To apply, please fill in the application form.
Will there be auditions?
For Standard member, no audition is necessary, however it is recommended that you download the parts to see that you are able to play first.
For Coach members (stirngs section only), you may be required for audition if we get more applicants than places. Coach members are limited to four coaches per section.
What is the membership fee for?
The membership fee of 5,500 Baht is to cover for professional mentorship, rehearsal and concert venues and concert operation.
When and where are the rehearsals? Is it ok to miss some rehearsals?
There will be 8-9 rehearsals sessions before each concert. Rehearsals will take place on Sundays, 2pm-5pm at Bangkok Music & Dance Academy (BMDA) in Sukhumvit Soi 26. You are not required to be able to attend all rehearsals but you will get the most out of the experience the more you attend.
Do I need to commit to perform in all nine concerts?
Membership application is open one concert at a time. You don't have to commit to perform in all nine concerts. Priority will be given to members who have performed with us before.
RESOURCES
Find out more about the music we will be performing
- All
- About Beethoven
- Music Parts Download
- Our musicians
Contact
We rehearse at Bangkok Music & Dance Academy (Sukhumvit Soi 26)
Bangkok Music & Dance Academy:
1/2 Attha Kawi 1 Alley
Sukhumvit Soi 26
Klongtoey
Bangkok 10110
Email:
contact@musicdance.academy
Call:
02 259 9900