Reimagining the Present - UPCYCLE MUSIC&nbsp;Inspired by Plastic Bottles and the Beautiful SeaLength: 60 minutes without intermissionInspired by the growing problem of plastic pollution in our oceans, this concert premieres new works by composers Richard Bissill and Komsun Dilokkunanant,, a program where ordinary plastic bottles are reborn as instruments of artistic expression. The performance blends traditional instruments like horns and piano with an instrument crafted from recycled plastic bottles.&nbsp;To deepen your experience, an installation by Kansiree Chirawattanaphan will visually transport you beneath the waves, creating a captivating interplay between sight and sound. Upcycle Music traces a narrative &ndash; &nbsp;the once vibrant sea, the growing threat of pollution, and a plea for restoration.This unique and thought-provoking evening promises to be a powerful call to action. Witness the transformation of waste into something beautiful, raise awareness about plastic pollution, and celebrate the boundless creativity of music.This performance is supported by the British Council&#39;s Connections Through Culture grant.#ConnectionsThroughCulturePROGRAMMERichard Bissill and Komsun Dilokkunanant: MUSIC FOR HORNS, PIANO, AND PLASTIC BOTTLESARTISTSRichard BIssill, HornKomsun Dilokkunanant, Horn and Plastic BottlesKansiree Chirawattanaphan, Piano and InstallationAnurak Chokwasin, Visual DesignStudents from Princess Galyani Vadhana Institute of MusicADVISORSThunyawat Trakanrung, UpcyclingWorrawit Wonglek, UpcyclingChanakorn Panmuan, Upcycle Instrument MakingOrapa Kaewfong Dilokkunanant, Upcycle Project Production and Designer of SOUPYRESIDENCE ARTIST PERFORMANCES&ldquo;Having cultural stability and depth allows humans to live with dignity and not be easily shaken by changes, both good and bad.&rdquo;&nbsp;-&nbsp;Princess Galyani Vadhana (given on 8 November 1995.)This year&#39;s festival celebrates the remarkable talent and diversity within the world of classical music, featuring a captivating lineup of international artists over the course of three days.&nbsp;Dr. Alan Choo, concertmaster of Apollo&#39;s Fire, will join the Thailand Historical Informed Performance Society (THIPS) Ensemble for an enchanting Baroque Evening. Renowned hornist and composer Richard Bissill from the Royal Opera House Covent Garden will premiere a new work inspired by climate change. On the final night, Christos Marantos and Johannes Fleischmann from The University of Music and Performing Arts, Vienna, will commemorate the 150th anniversary of Arnold Schoenberg, celebrating his enduring legacy. Additionally, this year marks the 140th anniversary of Phra Chen Duriyang, a pivotal figure in the development of classical music in Thailand.&nbsp;The festival will also spotlight Thai musicians who are scholarship recipients from the Fund for Classical Music Promotion under the Royal Patronage of H.R.H Princess Galyani Vadhana and members of the Princess Galyani Vadhana Institute of Music showcasing their exceptional artistry throughout the event.