Thailand International Piano Festival 2025
PANEL DISCUSSION: How to become successful in piano competitions
In competitions, there is always a winner and a loser. Join us in this talk “How to become successful in piano competitions” in our discussion with a panel of respected adjucators in Thailand to unravel the insights of piano competition. What is there to gain in competitions if you didn’t win? What do adjudicators look for? How can one best cope with stage fright?
Saturday 25th October 2025
10.00 am-15.00 pm
- Siam Pathumwan House -
PIANO SHOWCASE
From Prodigies to Pianists
Piano: Piano students aged less than 12
Expect the unexpected. Witness little fingers that are more capable than what they appear. Bring forth the next generation of pianists who will astonish and stun the audience through their fingertips. This is a showcase of the magic of classical music and how it can transform both the player and listener in unexpected ways. We select pieces that are familiar to the ears and present it to the public free of charge.
Any day between 25th-31st October 2025
Time TBC
- Indoor (shopping malls) -
PIANO RECITAL: Liszt 12 Études d'exécution transcendante
Liszt 12 Études d'exécution transcendante
Piano: Phu Koanantakool
Experience the exhilarating power and profound beauty of Liszt’s 12 Transcendental Études, a collection that challenges the boundaries of piano virtuosity and emotional depth. Whether you’re a first-time listener or a classical aficionado, this concert promises an unforgettable journey through intense technical brilliance and sweeping emotional landscapes. For the general public, it’s a rare opportunity to witness the sheer dynamism of one of classical music’s most revered masterpieces. For true music lovers, it offers a deep exploration of Liszt’s mastery, a testament to the boundless expressive potential of the piano. Don’t miss this mesmerizing evening of transcendent music.
Saturday 1st November 2025
6.30 pm - 8.00 pm
- Silpakorn Main Auditorium, Silpakorn University (Wang Tha Phra) -
MASTERCLASS: Phu Koanantakool
Masterclass with Phu Koanantakool, the first Thai pianist to perform the complete 24 Chopin Etudes. Learn his tips and tricks for tackling challenging pieces.
Sunday 2nd November 2025
TBC
- TBC -
PIANO RECITAL: Russian Music
Rachmaninoff 8 Études-Tableaux op. 33
Piano: Tigla Janaporn
Rachmaninoff 9 Études-Tableaux op. 39
Piano: Supakorn Wongsumdang
Prokofiev Sonatas nos. 6, 7, 8
Piano : Wasin Prasertlap
Immerse yourself in a night of profound Russian artistry with Prokofiev’s Sonatas No. 6, 7, and 8, alongside Rachmaninoff’s Études-Tableaux Op. 33 and 39. This rare concert presents a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience the depth and soul of Russia’s greatest composers, whose works convey intense emotion and striking contrasts. It’s an invitation to explore the breathtaking power and beauty of these iconic pieces, while classical music lovers will find themselves captivated by the complex, evocative landscapes woven through each sonata and étude. Don’t miss this extraordinary evening of Russian musical mastery.
Sat 8th November 2025
6.30 pm - 9.00 pm
- Silpakorn Main Auditorium, Silpakorn University (Wang Tha Phra) -
PIANO RECITAL: Spanish Music
Severac - Cerdana
Albeniz - Navarra, Eritana, La Vega, Azulejos
Manuel de Falla - Fantasia Baetica
Piano: Yusuke Komura
Embark on a captivating journey through the vibrant sounds of Spain with a solo piano recital featuring the works of renowned Spanish composers. Experience the evocative Cerdana by Severac, followed by Albeniz’s stunning Navarra, Eritana, La Vega, and Azulejos, each piece capturing the essence of Spain’s rich musical landscape. The program culminates with de Falla’s Fantasia Baetica, a dramatic and passionate masterpiece that paints a vivid picture of Andalusia. This recital offers a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the rhythmic intensity and soulful beauty of Spanish music, performed with virtuosic flair. Don’t miss this unforgettable evening!
Sun 16th November 2025
6.30 pm - 8.30 pm
- Silpakorn Main Auditorium, Silpakorn University (Wang Tha Phra) -
PIANO RECITAL: Ravel 150th celebration
Mirroirs
Piano: Phumin Boonprapakorn
Le Tombeau de Couperin
Piano: Artas Balakauskas
Gaspard de la nuit
Piano: Anant Changwaiwit
Celebrate 150 years of Maurice Ravel with an enchanting evening of his most iconic solo piano works—Miroirs, Le Tombeau de Couperin, and Gaspard de la nuit. Experience the lush landscapes of French Impressionism, where every note paints vivid scenes of beauty, mystery, and elegance. From the shimmering reflections in Miroirs to the poignant tributes in Le Tombeau de Couperin and the dreamlike fantasies of Gaspard de la nuit, Ravel’s music transports listeners to a world of unparalleled musical artistry. Join us for this rare opportunity to immerse yourself in the timeless magic of Ravel’s genius. essence of Spain’s rich musical landscape. The program culminates with de Falla’s Fantasia Baetica, a dramatic and passionate masterpiece that paints a vivid picture of Andalusia. This recital offers a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the rhythmic intensity and soulful beauty of Spanish music, performed with virtuosic flair. Don’t miss this unforgettable evening!
Sat 22nd November 2025
6.30 pm - 9.00 pm
- Silpakorn Main Auditorium, Silpakorn University (Wang Tha Phra) -
PIANO IN THE PARK
From Prodigies to Pianists
Piano: Piano students aged less than 12
Expect the unexpected. Witness little fingers that are more capable than what they appear. Bring forth the next generation of pianists who will astonish and stun the audience through their fingertips. This is a showcase of the magic of classical music and how it can transform both the player and listener in unexpected ways. We select pieces that are familiar to the ears and present it to the public free of charge.
Sun 23rd November 2025
4.30 pm - 5.30 pm
- Suan Benchakitti -
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MASTERCLASS: Tony Yike Yang
This is your chance to learn, first-hand, with the youngest prize winner at the 2015 Chopin Competition. Bring your Chopin pieces. Bring pieces that are not by Chopin. Seize your chance to gain insight from an international pianist. Book your once in a lifetime opportunity now! Masterclass open for public observation with a fee.
Sat 29th November 2025
2.00 pm - 5.00 pm
- Silpakorn Main Auditorium, Silpakorn University (Wang Tha Phra) -
PIANO RECITAL: Fantasie
Mozart - Fantasie in C minor
Schubert - Wanderer Fantasy
Chopin - Fantasie in F minor
Liszt - Dante Sonata
Piano: Tarin Suprakorn
Enter the world of Fantaisie through the vision of the celebrated pianist Tarin Supprakorn, where imagination reigns without boundaries. Each piece becomes a gateway into uncharted realms, guided by the touch and artistry of the performer. The program unfolds with Mozart’s Fantasie in C minor, Schubert’s majestic Wanderer Fantasy, Chopin’s deeply lyrical Fantaisie in F minor, and Liszt’s infernal Dante Sonata. As the music breathes, landscapes of wonder emerge, inviting the audience to surrender to a journey where reality dissolves and the imagination shapes its own infinite horizons.
Sat 29th November 2025
6.30 pm - 8.00 pm
- Silpakorn Main Auditorium, Silpakorn University (Wang Tha Phra) -
PIANO RECITAL: Tony Yike Yang
Chopin - 4 Scherzi
Kapustin - Op. 40 Concert Etudes
Piano: Tony Yike Yang
Join us for an unforgettable solo piano recital by Tony Yike Yang, the youngest prize winner at the 2015 Chopin Competition, as he makes his debut at the Thailand International Piano Festival. In this highly anticipated performance, Yang will present the complete Chopin Scherzi, showcasing his exceptional technical brilliance and profound musicality. Each Scherzi, with its intricate structure and emotional depth, will be brought to life through Yang’s expressive artistry, after which the audience will be transported in time to the 20th century, where Yang will effortlessly blend jazz and classical piano together in beautiful harmony. This is a rare opportunity to witness a rising star perform some of the most iconic works in the piano repertoire. Don’t miss this extraordinary evening!
Sun 30th November 2025
6.30 pm - 8.00 pm
- Silpakorn Main Auditorium, Silpakorn University (Wang Tha Phra) -