Concerto of Giving: A Charity Performance of Prokofiev
By Tat Sen Davis Cheung, Year 9
On 30th August 2025, I had the privilege of performing Prokofiev’s Piano Concerto No. 1, 1st movement at the main hall of Thai Cultural Centre with the 159 chamber orchestra as part of the ‘Concerto of Giving’ concert, a charity project hosted by piano academy of Bangkok, to raise up funds and awareness of healing the forest, healing the air. Prokofiev composed this concerto as his graduation piece, when he was very young. This performance opportunity for me was both a milestone in my musical journey and a memorable experience that allowed me to share music on such a renowned stage.
Preparing for the concerto was full of challenges but rewarding. The piece demanded technical precision and musical expression, and I spent many hours constructing a story and refining it to a performance quality. Rehearsing and performing with the orchestra was an extremely valuable experience: it is always fun to go with peers who have common interests, especially when you have a whole squad to play with you – together! Stepping onto the stage of the main hall at the Thai Cultural Centre was an unforgettable experience. I felt some nerves at first, the atmosphere from the audiences and the support of the orchestra quickly turned that into massive adrenaline. Once I began playing, I was able to focus on sharing the music rather than worrying about mistakes. I knew the story that I was going to tell in my music way. I am extremely grateful to my teacher, my family and Bangkok Patana School’s music department for being a remarkable audience for their encouragement and guidance, as well as the organisers of the Concerto of Giving and the 159chamberorchestra for making this performance possible. The experience has inspired me to continue working hard, embracing new challenges and striving as a musician.
Red Knight TCIS Chess Championship
By Sarah Song, Parent
Congratulations to Lele Song in 5D who played in the Red Knight TCIS Chess Championship on September 28th and won 1st place in the U10 category.
King’s Cup Thailand Championship Dressage Final 2025
Monchaya Khuptawinthu, Parent
Maethus (Alpha) in Year 9 performed exceptionally well at the King’s Cup Thailand Championship Dressage Final 2025. Alpha exceeded all expectations, winning both categories he competed in with exceptional results:
** Winner – King’s Cup Thailand Championship Dressage Final 2025 – Novice (Children)** with a score of 72.322%
** Winner – King’s Cup Thailand Championship Dressage Final 2025 – Elementary (Children)** with a score of 71.255%
Congratulations Alpha!
