Lao Duang Duean • Alfonso Scarano & Thailand Philharmonic Orchestra

Lao Duang Duean is in 2-fold meter, composed by HRH Prince Benbadhanabongse in 1923. Thailand Philharmonic Orchestra plays the version orchestrated by Lt. Col. Prateep Suphanrojn. It originates from an inspiration of a visitation to the northern territories by cart. The composer also was impressed also by "Lao Dumnoen Sai" song, which was composed ny Phraya Prasarn Duryyasap (Plaek Prasarnsap). On his visitation to the North he met Princess Chomchuen, daughter of Chao Ratchasamphanthawong and Princess Khamyon, Lord of the Northern Part. He fell in love with the Princess but was not allowed to merry her. From his disappontment and grief, he composed the song "Lao Damnoen Kwian" to preserve the memory of his beloved Princess. Later this song was called among musicians and audience as "Lao Duang Duean" from its lyric which begin with the word "Duengduean".
Prince Mahidol Hall, 11 may 2019
Thailand Philharmonic Orchestra
Alfonso Scarano conductor
www.thailandphil.com
www.alfonsoscarano.com
Chayut Jessadavaranon, Technical Manager
Music Technology Department
College of Music, Mahidol University
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ได้ฟังลาวดวงเดือนในอารมณ์​เพลงอีกแบบหนึ่ง​ เป็นแนวสดใส​ สนุกสนาน​ และสมหวัง

[@wannarakchanruechai3591]

Composer,Conducter,
Musiciant.Creator for Beauty.

[@AlfonsoScarano]

🙏🙏🙏

[@pailingame7415]

I'm very proud to see Thai songs go to foreign countries and be adapted to be different. Its uniqueness is very good.
❤

[@AlfonsoScarano]

You are right, in fact we have played Lao Duang Duean during our 2022 Europe tour as you can see here th-cam.com/video/2KOI_0fe9c4/w-d-xo.html

[@user-bs2dt3wr8s]

Love this song for ever.

[@omchula932]

Excellent performance. Really love Thai traditional song played by orchestra.

[@AlfonsoScarano]

Thanks a lot for your lovely comment.

[@RIRI-el6xm]

@@AlfonsoScarano It seems to me that in Thailand, given that the artistic culture is very close to Indonesia, their traditional music is closer to Javanese gamelans for the orchestra or use of Phinn, Sleng (Luth) or khim (Thai version of Santoor (Persic/indian Table, cithares ). But yes I'm making you Fun, I like their classical (European) version of orchestral,
The only thing I miss in Bangkok would be having a big opera house like the Bolshoi or Garnier and seeing tutus, ballets, and listening the music of Tchaikovsky for exemple.
Moreover, a grand opera could alternate between classical (Western) representation and their own classic, notably their traditional opera. (The Royale theater being much too small for that)
th-cam.com/video/YxVkI4_PY8s/w-d-xo.html&ab_channel=TheNationBangkok

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[@leahwatola3218]

I love it, Never think orchestra can play beautifully with this song. . Thanks so very much.

[@AlfonsoScarano]

We use to play Lao Duang Duean very often. Just 2 months ago, for example, we have played it during our European tour www.thailandphil.com/thailand-philharmonic-embarks-phenomenal-european-tour/. Hereby you can watch the European audience reaction to Lao Duang Duean th-cam.com/video/2KOI_0fe9c4/w-d-xo.html

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🎉 ❤❤❤

[@thinaphonpetsiri9907]

This is superb! This one just transform this song from solemn and rather sad story about someone longing for the loved ones (from the lyrics) into an energetic and uplifting tale of a lover eagers to meet his partner again with full anticipation while riding back home through the woods at full speed.
P.S. Your conducting style kinda reminds me of Richard Strauss, calm, peaceful, orderly, and let the song do its wonder.

[@AlfonsoScarano]

Thank you Sir for your comment.
Firstly the merit of what you call "transform this song from solemn and sad story into an energetic and uplifting tale" must go to Lt. Col. Prateep Suphanrojn who has perfectly orchestrated this wonderful Thai song.
Then, of course, we have played it at very high level treating this music with the same respect we use to play Mahler, Bruckner and other western (mainly European) composers.
We use to play Lao Duang Duean very often also during our abroad tour. Look here th-cam.com/video/2KOI_0fe9c4/w-d-xo.html the European audience reaction after our performance of Thai traditional music.
P.S. Thanks a lot for your highly competent words about my conducting technique because Richard Strauss conducting rules nevalalee.wordpress.com/2013/10/26/richard-strausss-ten-rules-of-conducting/ accompained me since when I started to conduct at 14 years old.

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[@mongamingth8475]

It's awesome. It has a sweet melody playing on the bass and harmony note that firm and strong.

[@AlfonsoScarano]

Totally agree

[@The-Cat]

"firm and strong" hehehehehe that's whay she said... hheheheehehe 😹

[@jomekspt1991]

ไพเพราะมากครับ

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Wow that’s so cool

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🙏Thank you ​very ​much​ 🙏ขอขอบพระคุณยิ่งค่ะเป็น"มงคลชีวิต"
ร่วมกันนะคะ🇹🇭🌏☺️

[@maybernardd]

So beautiful song.
หวานและสง่างาม

[@AlfonsoScarano]

Totally agree 🙂

[@PEACEKEEPER-mm3js]

.
Thai people always "Happy Spirit" 😊
Mr. Composer you genius 👏
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[@prapunnaigowit8573]

Bravo...ไพเราะมากครับ

[@AlfonsoScarano]

Thank you

[@honeyp.barbara8903]

เพราะและพริ้วมากคะ

[@medgege]

Magnifique

[@AlfonsoScarano]

Thank you

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ไพเราะมากค่ะ

[@mnbaa88]

Its so lovely, Maestro...

[@AlfonsoScarano]

Thank you

[@somboonpotipimpanon7722]

one of my favorite song

[@somboonpotipimpanon7722]

I was there at that night

[@AlfonsoScarano]

@@somboonpotipimpanon7722
Lao Duang Duean is really one of the best Thai traditional songs. We have played it giving dignity to each single note.

[@AlfonsoScarano]

@@somboonpotipimpanon7722 I'm happy to hear you were in our audience. And if you remember after Lao Duang Duean we played Brahms th-cam.com/video/RIelp_wxtM4/w-d-xo.html with Calogero Palermo, one of the best clarinet players in the world.

[@kattiya12393]

ไพเราะ

[@suwimols]

So nice.

[@AlfonsoScarano]

Thank you @suwimol

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ไพเราะดีต่อใจมาก

[@vet_4055]

so beautiful

[@AlfonsoScarano]

Very true, Lao Duang Duean is a beautiful song.

[@vet_4055]

@@AlfonsoScarano Thank you very much Krab

[@upololol7342]

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❤❤❤

[@icastromusic]

This is a wonderful arrangement and performance! I would love to do this with my orchestra, are the parts available for purchase/rent?

[@AlfonsoScarano]

Dear Isaiah contact me by e-mail you can find in the homepage and I will share the e-mail address of Lt. Col. Prateep Suphanrojn, he is the owner of this orchestral version of Lao Duang Duean

[@kkboon99]

Princess of Lanna.

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ไพเราะมากค่ะชอบเพลงนี้อยู่แล้ว💖🇹🇭

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Play Khmer national anthem please

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