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BANGKOK, PARIS, VIENNA, BUDAPEST
Sep 21, 2025
Musical tour through Thailand 2025 visits Europe
About Siam Sonata
Siam Sonata is an original piano composition by Nat Yontararak dedicated to HM King Bhumibol Adulyadej’s (Rama IX The Great) 75th birthday. The composition uses famous melodies of Thai folk songs from 4 regions of Thailand. Newest addition to the piece is percussions composed by leading percussionist, Lukasz Kurzydlo.
TJT Group's Chairman Patrick Tylza (in the middle) with Łukasz Kurzydło (left) and Nat Yontararak after the premiere of Siam Sonata at Sala Sudasiri Sobha in Bangkok, 21 Sept 2025
This concert tour showcases Nat Yontararak’s innovation in contemporary Thai music, seamlessly blending instruments from diverse cultural traditions.
The piano engages in a dynamic interplay with various percussion instruments, including the traditional Thai "Ta-Pone" drum, enriched by new percussion elements specially composed for the 2025 tour by leading percussionist Łukasz Kurzydło.
The performance also features the Thai Traditional Dance Ensemble.
This marks a phenomenal moment on the classical music stage led by Thailand’s top artists: Nat Yontararak & Łukasz Kurzydło.
About Nat Yontararak
With a successful career spanning over 50 years, Nat has garnered international acclaim for his compositions that uniquely represent Thai culture on the global stage.
Nat’s notable compositions (Thai Piano Sonatas) are all dedicated to HM King Rama IX on various occasions. All of which were presented to the late King:
"Glory to our Great Kings" - 1994
"Homage to King Rama IX" - 1999
"Siam Sonata" - 2002
Nat has showcased his music internationally at prestigious venues, including Isaac Stern Auditorium, Carnegie Hall, NYC.
About Łukasz Kurzydło
Łukasz is a versatile percussionist, composer, and sound designer with a solid foundation in jazz, Balkan, Latin, and world music, seamlessly blending these styles into his playing. His unique style and versatility continue to make him a sought-after performer on the global stage.
Collaborations with leading artists:
Grammy-winning saxophonist, Jakob Dinesen
Thailand’s Outstanding contemporary artist, Pichet Klunchun
Thailand’s most accomplished saxophonist, Koh Mr. Saxman
Featured in leading festivals:
Pannonica Festival, Europe’s top folk & world music traditions.
Siesta Festival, known for bringing global music stars to its stage.
In 2024, Łukasz was honored with the Bronze Cross of Merit by the President of Poland for his contributions to promoting Polish artists and music in Thailand.
TJT's contribution
In line with our mission of bringing cultures together and connecting Arts through technology, TJT Group is proud to sponsor the European part of the Siam Sonata tour providing backline and logistics for concerts in Paris, Vienna and Budapest. TJT's contribution as a sponsor is not only a courtesy to our friends from Bangkok, it's also our humble tribute to His Majesty Rama X The King of Thailand and his father King Rama IX The Great whom the Siam Sonata is dedicated to.
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