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Chulalongkorn University Revives Traditional Ensemble Music Press Asia
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Piphat Dukdamban: How Chulalongkorn University Keeps a Rare Thai Musical Tradition Alive

For nearly four decades, Chulalongkorn University has been keeping alive a rare sound from Thailand’s musical past: piphat dukdamban, a classical Thai ensemble known for its soft, deep and refined character. Once performed at the end of the 19th century, the tradition nearly disappeared. Today, the university is giving a new generation the chance not only to hear it, but to learn, perform and carry it forward. Each year on March 26, as part of Chulalongkorn University’s anniversary celebrations, more than 150 musicians, vocalists and dancers come together for a…

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Morissette Amon Cast in ‘The Notebook’ as Middle Allie

📍 Quick Facts What: The Notebook Musical When: September 2026 (exact dates to be confirmed by organisers) Where: Manila, Philippines (venue to be announced) Tickets: Available via official ticketing platforms (link to be added once live) Theatre Group Asia (TGA) is set to stage The Notebook: The Musical as its season opener for 2026–2027 this September, marking its international premiere…

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Star Wars Day: A Gateway to Orchestral Music in Asia

Every year on May 4, Star Wars Day brings with it a wave of nostalgia, references, and familiar themes. Yet beyond its cultural footprint, the music of Star Wars offers something more enduring, particularly for audiences across Asia. For many, film music is the first encounter with the sound of a full orchestra. Before concert halls and symphonies, it is…

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Joe Hisaishi 久石譲 Expands Global Presence with 43 Concert Dates Through 2026

Few composers today command the kind of cross-continental presence that Joe Hisaishi now sustains with ease. With 43 confirmed performances through the end of 2026, Hisaishi’s latest touring schedule is less a series of appearances and more a statement of artistic reach, spanning Asia, Europe, and North America in a tightly orchestrated global circuit. At the centre of this expansive…

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Yuja Wang’s Playing with Fire Enters the 2026 Festival de Cannes Immersive Competition

Among the nine groundbreaking works selected from eight countries for the 2026 Immersive Competition at the Festival de Cannes, one project stands out for its bold reimagining of classical performance. Playing with Fire: An Immersive Odyssey with Yuja Wang, produced by VIVE Arts, has been shortlisted for Best Immersive Work as part of the Festival’s third Immersive Competition, taking place…

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Earth Day Asia Living Soundscape Music Press Asia
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Listening to the Earth: Asia’s Living Soundscapes

Earth Day Across Asia: A Continent of Climates Earth Day in Asia does not arrive as a singular experience. It unfolds across monsoon skies, mountain air, coastal humidity, and forest canopies that breathe at their own pace. In Kuala Lumpur, thunder rolls through the afternoon; elsewhere, spring softens landscapes in quieter ways. To listen across Asia is to encounter not…

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Music Press Asia Weekly Briefing

Six stories shaping music, culture, and the arts across Asia and beyond. This week’s developments across music, theatre, broadcasting, and digital culture reveal an industry in rapid transition. From the continued expansion of large-scale musical productions in Southeast Asia to growing anxieties surrounding artificial intelligence and copyright, the cultural landscape is becoming increasingly interconnected, technologically driven, and globally visible. At…

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Music Tools of the Week: Expanding How We Play, Anywhere and For Everyone

In a music landscape shaped by both innovation and accessibility, new tools are redefining not only how we create sound, but who gets to create it. This week, two products stand out for very different, but equally meaningful reasons. Play Anytime, Anywhere: Aeroband PocketDrum 2 Max Aeroband PocketDrum 2 Max For musicians looking to break free from physical constraints, the…

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Why Juilliard Still Matters: Two Violin Students on Choosing Music Education with Purpose

In an era where music careers are increasingly self-directed and digital-first, the decision to pursue formal conservatory training remains deeply personal. For two violin students at the Juilliard School, the choice reflects not just ambition, but a clear sense of direction. From Small-Town Dream to Global Stage For violin student Maya Kilburn, Juilliard represents both artistic and personal transformation. “[New…

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Lunch Time with Classic FM

Midday listening rituals from the tropics, tuned to a global classical pulse. There is something quietly indulgent about pausing in the middle of a tropical afternoon to listen—really listen—to classical music. At 12:00pm yesterday in Malaysia’s timezone (MYT), while the UK is only just stirring awake, our classical music desk at Music Press Asia settles into a different rhythm. Lunch…

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