A wonderful start to the Italian music concert series in Bangkok.
Yesterday, we had the pleasure of inaugurating the Suono Italiano Italian music series in Bangkok. The concert by Riccardo Zamuner (violin) and Maria Sbeglia (piano) also marked the debut of CIDIM ETS – Italian National Committee for Music in Thailand. The performance took place at the Royal Bangkok Symphony Orchestra, providing the perfect setting for a program of exceptional artistic quality, featuring works by Gaetano Pugnani, Jean-Delphin Alard, Béla Bartók, and Pablo de Sarasate.
This inaugural event underscores the Institute’s commitment to promoting Italian musical excellence and strengthening cultural dialogue between Italy and Thailand. We are delighted to collaborate with CIDIM to introduce exceptional Italian musicians to the Thai public. Thank you to the artists and everyone who participated in this memorable evening.
These are the words of the Director of the Italian Cultural Institute – Bangkok opening the performance:
“Distinguished guests, colleagues, friends,
Before we open tonight’s program, we would like to express our heartfelt condolences for the passing of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit. Her profound commitment to culture, traditional craftsmanship, and artistic education has left a legacy that continues to guide and elevate the creative life of Thailand. We pay our respects with gratitude and admiration. We are also sincerely grateful to the Bangkok Symphony Orchestra for their collaboration and for the professionalism that has enabled this evening performance.
Tonight’s concert is dedicated to Italian classical music, presented in its most intimate and expressive form: the encounter between piano and violin. Italian musical culture does not stand apart as an isolated tradition; rather. has grown through centuries of exchanges, influences, and shared artistic curiosity with the rest of Europe and the world.
Classical music invites us to listen with calm and attention. It gives us a moment apart from the peace of daily life, a space where emotion and clarity can emerge. In its balance of technique and expression, it offers something both intimate and universal – a wav of feeling and understanding that speaks iirectly to us, without the need for words
This evening’s violinist, an artist of remarkable virtuosity, brings to the repertoire an exceptional combination of technique and interpretative maturity. The piano, far from being a simple accompaniment, becomes an equal partner: a voice that expands. contrasts, and enriches the violin’s line. Together, they open a landscape of colours, transitions, and expressive possibilities that reveal the inner architecture of each vice.
Presenting this music in Bangkok -one of Asia’s most dynamic cultural capitals- is a privilege. The city’s openness to international dialogue and its appreciation for artistic excellence make it an ideal setting for a program that values nuance, craftsmanship, and emotional intelligence, We hope that tonight’s concert will offer not only enjoyment, but also a moment of reflection on the enduring relevance of classical music: its ability to speak quietly and profoundly, across distances. cultures, and time. Thank you for joining us. Please enjoy the performance”
