Thailand Philharmonic Orchestra

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Thailand Philharmonic Orchestra (TPO)
Orchestra
Founded2005
Location Phutthamonthon, Nakhon Pathom (Greater Bangkok), Thailand
Website www.thailandphil.com

The Thailand Philharmonic Orchestra (TPO) is a Thai orchestra based in Bangkok. The TPO operates in partnership with the College of Music, Mahidol University in Salaya, [1] and is resident at the college's Prince Mahidol Hall.

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History

The TPO was founded in 2005, [2] with Gudni Emilsson as its founding chief conductor. Emilsson served as chief conductor until 2017.

Alfonso Scarano was principal guest conductor of the TPO from 2011 to 2017. Scarano succeeded Emilsson as chief conductor in 2017. During his tenure, the TPO became the first Thai orchestra to tour Europe, in August-September 2022. [3] Scarano remained in the post until 2024.

In 2019, Carl St.Clair first guest-conducted the TPO. In September 2025, the TPO announced the appointment of St.Clair as its new music director. [4]

Chief conductors

References

  1. ↑ Lersakvanitchakul, Kitchana (20 February 2015). "Playing to the crowds". The Nation (Thailand) . Retrieved 7 July 2025.
  2. ↑ Lersakvanitchakul, Kitchana (6 November 2019). "A world of music at our doorstep". The Nation (Thailand) . Retrieved 7 July 2025.
  3. ↑ "Thailand Phil, Ecstatic Experiences: 2022-2023 season" (PDF) (Press release). Thailand Philharmonic Orchestra. February 2023. Retrieved 2025-10-22.
  4. ↑ "TPO Appoints Carl St.Clair as Music Director" (Press release). Thailand Philharmonic Orchestra. 27 September 2025. Retrieved 2025-10-22.
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