Stories
In 2013, I was convinced by Mr. Yuichi Imai to organize a concert for his artist, Sachiko Miyashita. I
happily accepted as it was a great and fantastic event for me to have such a wonderful audience. I
was thinking to arrange it out to be more than just a concert. So, I started set up guitar competition
in the afternoon and then the concert in the evening. With assistance from the Thailand Guitar
Society, first prize winner will be qualified to the final round of the Asia International Guitar Festival
and Competition. This make the competition more interesting to top level players. Thanks to
Thailand Guitar Society.
The TGS Guitar Competitions 2014 and 2015 were very successful. Moreover, both winners
Chinnawat Themkumkwun and Worrapat Yansupap won first prize in the Asia International Guitar
Festival and Competition 2014 and 2015.
Third year,2016, was also another successful year with more sponsors, Visesnut fine instrument case
and The Thai Guitar Makers. Thanks to all sponsors, TGS staffs, and Mr. Yuichi Imai.
My 1981 mathematics teacher, assistance professor Chaowalit Soongyai, who is now director of
Srinakharinwirot University Prasarnmit Demonstration School Secondary, recently asked me to
arrange guitar concert for the school. With pleasure, I offered the director and his music department
to have this event in the school. The title has been changed to CGO Guitar Competition. Venue is the
school’s Mini Theatre. I love Satit Prasarnmit.
CGO stands for Classic Guitar Orchestra. The orchestra consists of alto, prime, bass, contra bass and
chembalo guitars. With variety of sizes and sounds they are perfect combination in terms of
dynamic, tone color and special effects. Originally, I was encouraged by Mr. Sumio Kurosawa and
Mr. Yuichi Imai to organize the orchestra. They once invited me to attend the JGA guitar festival in
Japan. CGO now has 15 members with age range from 18 to 65 years old. Nationalities are Thai,
Japanese and Dutch. CGO intends to play concerto and orchestral music. Classical and popular music
are also arranged to play.
Shin‐Nihon Guitar Ensemble, conducted by Mr. Touru Kobayashi, is invited by Mr. Imai. The group
has many more members, but only seven members come this time.
I wish audience enjoy this kind of orchestral music. Hopefully it becomes more and more popular
soon.
Sira Tindukasiri
Director
Message from assistance professor Chaowalit Soongyai, director of Srinakharinwirot University
Prasarnmit Demonstration School Secondary
Srinakharinwirot University Prasarnmit Demonstration School Secondary or “Satit Prasarnmit” is the
original Thai school model as a testing and demonstration school of Srinakharinwirot University,
where the most innovative education procedures have been created and demonstrated.
With strong fundaments especially the support from Srinakharinwirot University, the school alumni,
new facilities and modern technologies, students are well creatively educated and ready to spend
their quality lives in a growing modern society.
Base on “Learning how to learn”, students have developed in the ways of creative thinking, problem
solving, communication, collaboration, creativity and innovation.
Music is one of the fifteen majors offered in Satit Prasarnmit. Our orchestra, The Satit Prasarnmit
Orchestra, conducted by professional full time teacher, Mr. Kittisak Prasertkul, always impresses
audience in every concert. Concerning the classical guitar is getting more popular these days, we
also offer classical guitar program in high school (pre‐college) level.
With 250‐ elevated seat concert hall, the Mini Theatre, we are proud to welcome all classical guitar
lovers here. The hall is not only well designed in sound acoustic but also in sound prove air
conditioned. No amplifier is necessary for classical concert. Audience can enjoy the natural acoustic
sound.
Wishing CGO Guitar Competition 2017 great success, all competitors get good experience and all
concerts are successful.
Assistance Professor Chaowalit Soongyai
Director of Srinakharinwirot University Prasarnmit Demonstration School Secondary
Jury
Yuichi Imai (Guitar Luthier) – Principal Jury
Note: Principal Jury is counted 2 in voting.
Kiat Ekasilapa (Guitar Instructor)
Touru Kobayashi (Conductor, Guitar Instructor)
Kittisak Prasertkul (Conductor)
Audience Average Score
General Rules
Juries shall score each competitor in 4 categories which are:
1. Musical 35%
2. Technique 30%
3. Sound Quality 20%
4. Repertoire 15%
Score A, B, C and D must be given to every competitors in all 4 categories. Any blank score is
considered D.
Calculation A = 4 (The Best)
B+ = 3.5
B = 3
C+ = 2.5
C = 2
D+ = 1.5
D = 1
Scores in every categories will be averaged among all juries then multiplies by the % weight.
When sum up the weighted average scores we will get individual score for ranking. Rank all
competitors by the score.
Tie score will be judged by comparing score in Musical first then Technique and so on. If still tie,
majority vote shall be done by juries.
The first prize winner must have at least 3.00 score average, otherwise will be considered as
second prize winner without the first.
Score sheet will be collected right after last competitor finished and cannot be changed after
collection.
No discussion will be made among juries.
Score sheet will not be shown to public. Only prize ranking will be announced to public.
Only jury can ask to see the ranking calculation.
Solo 15 Competition (approx. time)
1. Pimperaya Thrakunsawangmo (9:00) Maria Luisa ‐ Julio Salvador Sagreras
Etude in A ‐ F. Tarrega
2. Muntira Samalapa (9:10) Maria Luisa ‐ Julio Salvador Sagreras
H.M. Blues‐ H.M. King Rama IX (Thailand)
Canon in D – J. Pachelbel
3. Pann Saensopa (9:20) Maria Luisa ‐ Julio Salvador Sagreras
En Sueno la Floresta ‐ A. Barrios
4. Natthadol Thavachpongsri (9:30) Maria Luisa ‐ Julio Salvador Sagreras
1st Movement from Sonatina Meridional ‐ Ponce
5. Jitravee Eungamporn (9:40) Maria Luisa ‐ Julio Salvador Sagreras
Etude no. 6 ‐ Leo Brouwer
Taratella ‐ J.K. Mertz
6. Patcharaporn Jirasan (9:50) Maria Luisa ‐ Julio Salvador Sagreras
Joaquin Rodrigo – Fandango
G.F. Handel – Passacaille
7. Kittipoom Muantamai (10:00) Maria Luisa ‐ Julio Salvador Sagreras
(break) Leccion 74 (B.1) ‐ Jolio Salvador Sagreras
8. Kritsada Sangduean (10:20) Maria Luisa ‐ Julio Salvador Sagreras
Choros ‐ Joao Pemambuco
9. Kamonrot Teeranon (10:30) Maria Luisa ‐ Julio Salvador Sagreras
Etude in A minor ‐ Mauro Giuliani
10. Kawinthip Namtat (10:40) Maria Luisa ‐ Julio Salvador Sagreras
Lesson 24 in A ‐ Dionisio Aguado
11. Naphat Natee‐prakran (10:50) Maria Luisa ‐ Julio Salvador Sagreras
Vals en Re ‐ F. Tarrega
12. Pongsakorn Nawaphol (11:00) Maria Luisa ‐ Julio Salvador Sagreras
Etude Op.60 No.9 – Matteo Carcassi
Falling Rain ‐ King Rama IX (Thailand)
13. Sunsern Laoniyomthai (11:10) Maria Luisa ‐ Julio Salvador Sagreras
(break) Love at Sundown ‐ H.M. King Rama IX (Thailand)
14. Pasit Fuang‐arom (11:20) Maria Luisa ‐ Julio Salvador Sagreras
Minuet in G ‐ J.S. Bach
Solo 18 Competition (approx. time)
1. Patidta Atiwattananggoon (11:40) Etude Op.35 No. 13 – F. Sor
Gigue bwv 996 ‐ J.S. Bach
Estudio 19 ‐ Leo Brouwer
2. Puwit songudomwattana (11: 52) Etude Op.35 No. 13 – F. Sor
Homenaje a Falla (from Tres Apuntes) ‐ Leo Brouwer
Tarantella ‐ Johann Kaspar Mertz
3. Varis Tananukul (12:04) Etude Op.35 No. 13 – F. Sor
Camavalito, Evocacion and Joropo from Suite Del
Recuerdo ‐ Jose Luise Merlin
4. Jadsadakorn Chuayboonya (12:16) Etude Op.35 No. 13 – F. Sor
Sakura Variations ‐ Yuquijiro Yocoh
(Break)
5. Pesol Nuamkhayan (12:30) Etude Op.35 No. 13 – F. Sor
Grand Sonata Eroica op. 150 ‐ Mauro Giuliani
6. Thridaw Sumiphun (12:42) Etude Op.35 No. 13 – F. Sor
Fandango ‐ J. Rodrigo
I and IV movement from Six Balkan Miniatures –
Dusan Bogdanovic
7. Thamonwan Chooklin (12:54) Etude Op.35 No. 13 – F. Sor
Verano Porteno – Astor Piazzolla
Caprice No.7 – Luigi Legnani
8. Supamongkol Banditworachai (13:06) Etude Op.35 No. 13 – F. Sor
Un Die Da Noviembre ‐ Leo Brouwer
Xôdó da baiana ‐ Dilermando Ries
(lunch Break)
Junior Duo Competition
1. Puwit Songudomwattana and Thanapon Silpiphat (13:45)
Serenade op.96‐1 ‐ F.Carulli ‐Largo maestoso ‐Allegro moderato
2. Thanapon Rattana‐thada and Thanawat Rattana‐thada (13:50)
Kamen sai‐yok ‐ Prince Narisara Nuwattiwong
3. Wana Saengdaungdee and Panuvitch Kongkham (13:55)
Sanzen‐in ‐ Andrew York
4.Thamonwan Chooklin and Thridaw Sumipan (14:00)
First Movement from Suite Italiana ‐ Mario Gangi
Senior Duo Competition
1. Poompat Samngam and Tatpong Masuk (14:10)
Libertango ‐ Aster Piazzola
2. Nattachai Chatawong and Patidta Atiwattananggoon (14:18)
Prelude Op.199 No.7‐ M.C.Tedesco
Bolero Op. 39 ‐ Jose Ferrer Jose Ferrer
3. Chanachat Leekrajangsang and Chonnathun Mongkolkumnualket (14:26)
Prelude and Fugue no.4 in E major ‐ Castelnuvo Tedesco
4. Kittiuch Siripatcharaphan and Pheeraroj Phupabul (14:34)
La Vie Breve ‐ Manuel de Falla (arr. Emilio Pujol)
(Break)
Solo Open Competition
1. Sirisan Sobhanasiri (15:00) Prelude ‐ M.M. Ponce
Balletto ‐ M.M. Ponce
Fantasia ‐ R. Gerhard
2. Poompat Samngam (15:15) Koshkin Sonata (movement 1) ‐ Nikita Koshkin
3. Tatpong Masuk (15:30) Theme varie et Finale ‐ M. Ponce
4. Ravisut Patipatvasin (15:45) Suite Arpiana ‐ Blas Sanchez
I Meditacion
II Balletto, como un recitativo
III Grave cadencioso
IV Rio Grande
Allegro from Violin Sonata BWV 1003 ‐ J.S. Bach
5. Phoonatee Thakam (16:00) Fantasie sur deux Motifs de La Norma – N. Coste
Fuoco from Libra Sonatine ‐ Roland Dyens
(break)
6. Chanachat Leekrajangsang (16:30) Fantasia no.1, op.5 ‐ Francois de Fossa
7. Ekabuth Posin (16:45) Introduction & Theme by Mozart op.9 ‐ F. Sor
Caprice no.15 ‐ Luigi Legnani
8. Siwat Limsuwan (17:00) Le Decamelon Nior ‐ Leo Brouwer
II Fleeing of the Lovers through the Valley of
the Echoes
III Ballad of the Maiden in Love
Fantasia ‐ Sylvius Leopold Weiss
9. Jatetapon Suttiprapa (17:15) Libra Sonatine ‐ Roland Dyens
Thailand Guitar Society aims to create new directions, new ideas and ambitions for the classical
guitar community in Thailand to make an attractive and enjoyable experiences of playing and
learning.
Visit us at:
Thailand Guitar Society
1930/1 Sukhumvit Rd., Soi 60, Bangchak, Prakanong, Bangkok 10260
Touru Kobayashi
Born in Tokyo and began studying the classical guitar at the age 11. Kobayashi studied classical guitar and guitar ensemble at Japan Guitar Music Academy under Hiroki Niibori. He graduated from the School in 1981 with the premier prix. He studied conducting technique under Shun‐ichi Kikuchi. 1980 First prize in the 10th All Japan Guitar Competition ensemble section. 1988 Kobayashi and Shin‐Nihon guitar ensemble has performed in Taiwan. He is number one school’s Guitar ensemble teacher in Japan. He incumbent is the private Senzoku music collage lecturer. Kanagawa prefectural Tama high school guitar ensemble lecturer. Saitama prefectural Kawagoe high school classics guitar lecturer. Coach of the Sophia University guitar ensemble. etc, Many schools have taught him,won the contest. He is representative of the Japan Association of Educational Music. Conductor of Shin‐Nihon Guitar Ensemble(SNGE).
Guitar Festival producer of Japan Guitar Association(JGA).
Alto guitar(Violin1st&2nd) ‐ The alto guitar is tuned a 5th higher than the prime(classical guitar)
guitar. The short scale makes it possible to play high technique music. It is the most popular guitar in
the guitar orchestra.
Prim guitar(Viola) ‐ This is the traditional guitar using nylon strings.
Bass guitar(Cello) ‐ It is tuned a 4th lower than the prime guitar and 1 octave lower than the alto
guitar. It takes an important part with the alto and prime guitar in a guitar orchestra. The rich sound
with strong dynamic is attractive to the human heart.
Contrabass guitar(D.B.) ‐ As the contrabass guitar is tuned 1 octave lower than the prime guitar, it is
possible for a player to use the same music scores. The length of the strings is the longest of the
orchestral guitars. The rich sound with a hard core builds a bridge between the bass guitar and the
guitarron. It pushes the sounds of the bass family to the back of concert halls.
Guitarron(D.B.or Timpani) ‐ The Guitarron is tuned 1 octave lower than the prime guitar. The strings
are very thick, and the body is very big. The sound is so unique completely unlike the others. It is the
most important guitar in a guitar orchestra because the rich and warm sound wraps the whole
sound of the guitar orchestra in its deep bosom. It has the same range as the contrabass guitar. The
dynamic style of playing attracts people's attention everywhere.
Alto cembalo Guitar ‐ It is tuned a 5th higher than the prime guitar, and creates a splendid sound
when played with needles. It is necessary to play baroque music. By changing the thickness of the
needles and the position of play, even the sound of the mandolin and the zither can be created.
CGO (Classic Guitar Orchestra) ‐ Founded in 2016, consists of alto cembalo, alto, prime, bass, and
contra bass guitars. With variety of sizes and sounds they are perfect combination in terms of
dynamic, tone color and special effects. Encouraged by Mr. Sumio Kurosawa and Mr. Yuichi Imai to
organize the orchestra. CGO now has 16 members with age range from 18 to 65 years old.
Nationalities are Thai, Japanese and Dutch. CGO intends to play concerto and orchestral music.
Classical and popular music are also arranged to play.
Orchestra Manager ‐ Sira Tindukasiri
Music Director ‐ Apichai Chantanakajornfung
Alto Cembalo Alto I
Kanjana Surapraphant Vithaya Vosbein Sakol Siripipattanakul
Patthawin Tunwanich Sirapob Jantah
Alto II Prime
Siwat Limsuwan Phillipe Van Roy Kookiat Patramaneekan
Puwit Songudomwattana Surachet Wongyaem Jirayu Limsubjaroen
Bass Contra Bass
Katsumi Sata Duan Srisaad
Somboon Mongkolmai Sira Tindukasiri
Program
Antonio Lucio Vivaldi (1678‐1741) 1st movement from Violin Concerto in A
minor,RV 356 Op 3 No 6
Reiko Arima Hontodane (That’s True!)
Antonio Lucio Vivaldi (1678‐1741) Concerto for Lute in D major RV93
Guitar Soloist : Padet Netpakdee
Luigi Boccherini (1743‐1805) Introductionn and Fandango
Padet Netpakdee ‐ a Thailand‐Based Classical Guitarist
Born in Chiang Mai, a province in the northern part of Thailand
that is rich in arts and cultures, Padet began exploring music
through traditional and regional musical instruments. He started
taking formal classical guitar lesson at the age of ten with local
instructors: Pracha Jaitae and Manoon Ploypradab. The receipt of
Gold Medal Prize at the age of fourteen from the Thailand Youth
Music Competition which was an all‐instrument competition, and
the first prizes from Yamaha Thailand Music Festival in the years
1999 to 2003 consecutively ensured him to pursue a career in
music.
Padet went to College of Music, Mahidol University (Bangkok,
Thailand), majoring in classical guitar performance, and received a Bachelor of Music degree with
first‐class honors in 2009. There, he studied with the pioneers of classical guitar teaching in the
country: Suvich Klinsmith, Leon Koudelak, and Nalin Komentrakarn; and Dr. Paul Cesarczyk who has
effectively contributed to advancing his perspectives in the world of classical guitar and academics.
During his bachelor study, Padet started giving private lessons and found teaching as his calling in
addition to his enjoyment in performing.
In 2010, Padet applied and was offered a scholarship to continue his study in the Master of Music
program at Conservatorium Maastricht (Maastricht, the Netherlands) where he studied with
maestro Carlo Marchione and had his musical ideas and techniques solidified. There, he shared
experiences and classrooms with many top‐class musicians from Europe and other countries.
In 2013, Padet studied with maestro Sergio Assad in the Professional Studies Diploma Program at
San Francisco Conservatory of Music (California, USA). He also received coaching from David
Tanenbaum and Marc Teicholz.
His interest in music and studies is furthered to arranging and composing music, orchestration and
transcription; and not limited to classical trainings.
Now, Padet is serving as an adjunct faculty of classical guitar at Princess Galyani Vadhana Institute of
Music, a conservatory that offers degrees in music in high professional level.
Program
Georg Philipp Telemann (1681‐1767)
2 Fantasie from 12 Fantasie for solo violin Fantasia No. 1
arr. by Carlo Marchione Fantasia No. 7
Francisco Tarrega (1852‐1909) Marietta (Mazurka)
Minuetto
Danza Mora
Program (cont.)
Allan Willcocks (1869‐1956) Miniature Preludes (from 12 Preludes)
No. 1 ‐ Fresh Summer Day
No. 2 ‐ Romance
No. 3 ‐ Scatterbrained
No. 4 ‐ In the Morning at the Waters Edge
No. 5 ‐ Pantomime
No. 6 ‐ O Death, Dust of Stars
No.8 ‐ The Handmaid's Dreams in the Dunes
Astor Piazzolla (1921‐1992) Verano Porteno
Invierno Porteno
Padet plays Kurosawa (SP model).
The Shin‐Nihon Guitar Ensemble Junior
Shin‐Nihon Guitar ensemble founded in 1989. Our conductor, Touru Kobayashi treats the ensemble
like "One guitar". We make the music in good balance, good sounds for special music experience. In
order to pursue the art of guitar ensemble, we played the songs of the different styles. All guitars
which we use made by Sumio Kurosawa for players themselves.
Guitar Ensemble is still the world of the future, we carefully nurture the music.
Program
J.S. Bach (1685‐1750) Fuga “Great” BWV. 542
Arr. By Touru Kobayashi
Hakase Taro Jyunetsu‐Tairiku
Arr. By Satomi Arai
Ryuichi Sakamoto Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence
Arr. By Satomi Arai
L. Anderson The Syncopated Clock
Arr. By Touru Kobayashi
L. Anderson Plink Plank Plunk
Arr. By Touru Kobayashi
H. Mancini Moon River
Arr. By Masako Onuma
Jyun Takeuchi Futatsu no Omoi