Kerk-sakul Jaree

“We express our sincere gratitude to pianist Kerk-sakul, whose exceptional accompaniment elevated the brilliance of the event and enhanced the performances of all the finalists.” – Benjamin Coelho, Chair of the 2023 Norma Hooks Young Artist International Competition (IDRS 2023)

Kerk-sakul, a native of Ayutthaya, Thailand, is a versatile pianist known for his multifaceted talents in composition, transcription, experimentation, and improvisation. With a passion for collaboration, he excels as a collaborative pianist, demonstrating exceptional proficiency with instruments such as strings, woodwinds, and brass.

His extensive experience as a collaborative pianist has seen him become a stalwart companion to numerous young musicians and students on stage, consistently contributing to their success in national and international music competitions including HKYPAF, Osaka Music Competition, and SET Music Competition, among others. Notably, his exceptional performance earned him the Gold Medal at the SET Music Competition in 2012, leading to his triumphant debut with the Thailand Philharmonic Orchestra in 2013. In this debut, he mesmerized audiences with his rendition of Sergei Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 2 in C minor before a captivated full house.

Kerk-sakul embarked on his piano journey at the age of 11 and later studied under the tutelage of Ruetaitip Patricia Bhasuk. He was accepted into the pre-college program at Mahidol University’s College of Music (B.M.) in 2007, where he had the privilege of working with distinguished mentors such as Sebastien Koch, Dr. Nopanand Chanorathaikul, and Dr. Wen-Hui Lily Lin. Subsequently, he pursued advanced studies at the Faculty of Music, Silpakorn University (M.M.) focusing on Performance and Pedagogy.

Currently, Kerk-sakul serves as a pianist, keyboardist, and electronics performer with the Tacet(i) Contemporary Ensemble, where he continues to explore innovative avenues in contemporary music expression, enriching the cultural landscape with his creative contributions.