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Inside Mong Zaae: From Northern Thai Tradition to Contemporary Woodwind Quintet
How the sounds, rhythms and musical character of Northern Thailand became the starting point for Mong Zaae for Woodwind Quintet. -
Ancient Dance for Ancestors for Tenor, Bb Clarinet, and Percussion
Ancient Dance for Ancestors for Tenor, Bb Clarinet, and Percussion is an original composition by Dr. Chaipruck Mekara (Assist. Prof. Dr., College of Music, Payap University). The work was conceived to explore the cross-cultural dialogue between Lanna — the cultural heritage of Northern Thailand — and the Western contemporary music tradition.Throughout the composition, the composer demonstrates how inspiration and raw material drawn from ancestral... -
The Realm of Mong Zaae and Fon Leb for Wind Symphony
The Realm of Mong Zaae and Fon Leb for Wind Symphony (2026) is an original composition by Dr. Chaipruck Mekara. The work received its world premiere at the Thailand International Composition Festival 2026, performed by the Mahidol Wind Orchestra at Mahidol University, Thailand, on 5 July 2026.Program NoteThe Realm of Mong Zaae and Fon Leb was inspired by two of the most distinctive rhythmic...