On Sunday, December 8, 2024, His Majesty the King and Her Majesty the Queen graciously attended the “Royal Celebration Orchestra Concert” to commemorate the auspicious occasion of His Majesty’s 72nd Birthday Anniversary.
The concert was a grand collaboration featuring musicians from:
- The Royal Thai Army Band
- The Royal Thai Navy Band
- The Royal Thai Air Force Band
- The Royal Thai Police Band
- Bunditpatanasilpa Institute
- Princess Galyani Vadhana Institute of Music
The performance was conducted by Nicolò Umberto Foron, a rising star in the conducting world and Assistant Conductor of the London Symphony Orchestra.
A Program of Majesty and Grandeur
The concert featured four distinguished works:
- Sir William Walton: Crown Imperial – Coronation March
- Johann Strauss II: Emperor Waltz, Op. 437
- George Frideric Handel: Music for the Royal Fireworks, HWV 351
- Narongrit Dhamabutra: Sanae Siang Samniang Siam (World Premiere)
This historic performance was a profound tribute to His Majesty’s enduring legacy, celebrating the richness of orchestral music and its role in royal and national heritage.