In collaboration with the Tourism Authority of Thailand and B.Grimm, the Royal Bangkok Symphony Orchestra once again packed the Thailand Cultural Centre recently for two completely sold-out performances full of magical atmosphere and emotive content. Yet again, the enticing, surefire crowd-pleasing formula of the "Music Of Disney" necessitated the addition of an extra matinee show (such is the irresistible draw of these lush, theatrical light and sound extravaganzas to discerning audiences).
Undeniably, if you offer the concert-going public what they truly enjoy, they will definitely return in their droves. Maestro Vanich Potavanich is indeed a guaranteed class act when it comes to this particular species of musical entertainment, and from the unmistakable opening strains of Disney's trademark If You Wish Upon A Star , he duly directed a magnificent feast of choice numbers from Disney's immense back catalogue. From the invitingly titled opener Part Of Your World from The Little Mermaid , sung by Kimiko Mashima, one was immediately impressed not only by the stellar musical standard but also by the incredible word wizardry that also transmits the full power of these songs.
The lyrics "I've got gadgets and gizmos a-plenty / I've got whozits and whatzits galore / You want thingamabobs? I've got 20!" were delivered by Mashima with her customary charm and wit, the star's voice as ever sounding joyfully fresh and perfectly tuned. From the same animated musical of 1989, marking the s.
