Un meraviglioso inizio per la rassegna di concerti di musica italiana a Bangkok.
Ieri abbiamo avuto il piacere di inaugurare la rassegna di musica italiana Suono Italiano a Bangkok. Il concerto di Riccardo Zamuner (violino) e Maria Sbeglia (pianoforte) ha segnato anche il debutto di CIDIM ETS – Comitato Nazionale Italiano per la Musica in Thailandia. L’esibizione si è tenuta presso la Royal Bangkok Symphony Orchestra, offrendo la cornice perfetta per un programma di eccezionale livello artistico, con opere di Gaetano Pugnani, Jean-Delphin Alard, Béla Bartók e Pablo de Sarasate.
Questo evento inaugurale sottolinea l’impegno dell’Istituto nel promuovere l’eccellenza musicale italiana e nel rafforzare il dialogo culturale tra Italia e Thailandia. Siamo lieti di collaborare con il CIDIM per presentare al pubblico thailandese eccezionali musicisti italiani. Grazie agli artisti e a tutti coloro che hanno partecipato a questa serata memorabile.
Queste le parole della Direttrice dell’Istituto Italiano di Cultura – Bangkok d’apertura alla 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 pace 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 interpretive maturity. The piano, far from being a simple accompaniment, becomes an equa 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 viece.
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 pertormance”
