Twelve members from the string section of the Royal Bangkok Symphony Orchestra (RBSO) have just returned from the artistic experience of a lifetime in Hamburg, Germany, having received the immense honour of being invited to participate in the opening concert for one of classical music's most elite and prestigious annual events -- the Martha Argerich Festival.
Regarded as one of the greatest pianists of all time, at the age of 82 the legendary Argerich still exudes remarkable vitality and artistic vision, filling her 11-concert celebration with hand-picked musicians of only the very highest quality. Made possible by the chairman of the RBSO, Harald Link, who has close associations with the city of Hamburg, this incredible privilege was awarded to violinists Bing Han, Chitipat Darapong, Aradee Iamsakulpanit, Kunut Chaloempornpong, Yada Lee, Setthawut Milton, Yanisa Srirojanun and Pattrasai Tipyananukul; violists Narawit Phoomesat and Pisoot Saay-op-oua; cellist Apichai Leamthong; and double-bass player Nattawut Sungkasaro.
