Hua Hin Events

Tonight’s program invites us into the many faces of the night — from its elegance and serenity to its fire and restless energy.

Composed in 1787, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s Eine kleine Nachtmusik, K. 525 (“A Little Night Music”), is perhaps the most famous musical evocation of an evening atmosphere. Written as a serenade — a genre traditionally performed outdoors at night — the work captures the refinement and charm of an illuminated Viennese evening. The opening Allegro sparkles like lively conversation under the stars. The Romanze unfolds with tender lyricism, suggesting calm and intimacy. In the Minuetto, courtly grace meets subtle drama, while the jubilant Rondo brings the night to a spirited and joyful close.

With Antonín Dvořák’s String Quintet in G major, Op. 77, the night deepens and grows more passionate. Composed in 1875, the quintet enriches the string ensemble with an added double bass, creating a darker, more resonant sonority. The Allegro con fuoco burns with intensity, as if capturing the restless energy of the night. The lively Scherzocarries a dance-like vitality, reminiscent of folk celebrations that continue long after sunset. In the reflective Poco andante, we hear a more intimate, contemplative voice — a quiet moment beneath the moon. The exuberant Finale ultimately breaks forth with radiant brilliance, like dawn approaching on the horizon.

Together, these works illuminate the night in contrasting shades — graceful and festive, introspective and passionate — revealing how darkness can inspire both serenity and fire in music.

Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus - Eine Kleine Nachtmusik, K. 525

Allegro
Romanze: Andante
Minuetto: Allegretto
Rondo: Allegro

Dvorak, Antonin - String Quintet in G major, Op.77

Allegro con fuoco
Scherzo. Allegro vivace
Poco andante
Finale. Allegro Assai

About Virtuosi Thailand

Founded in 2019, Virtuosi Thailand has emerged as the country’s premier chamber music ensemble, widely earning acclaim for its fresh interpretation and accessible approach to classical music. Under the visionary leadership of founder Toto Jirajet Jesadachet, the ensemble was created with a mission to restore classical music to its former glory while nurturing the next generation of passionate musicians.

The ensemble unites Thailand’s most accomplished musicians—artists who have received world-class training both at home and abroad—all sharing a common vision to make classical music more accessible to diverse audiences throughout the community. Embracing the motto “fabulous but friendly,” Virtuosi Thailand has breathed new life into beloved classical masterpieces, creating memorable experiences at prestigious venues across Bangkok, Hua Hin, and Pattaya.

Over the past six years, the ensemble has presented works by classical giants including Mozart, Schubert, Brahms, Beethoven, Mendelssohn, Vivaldi, Tchaikovsky, and Chausson. Their repertoire spans from intimate duo sonatas to magnificent string octets featuring eight instruments, showcasing the full spectrum of chamber music’s expressive power.

Under Toto’s artistic direction, the ensemble delivers performances that are both emotionally rich and deeply moving, captivating longtime classical music enthusiasts while successfully introducing new Thai audiences—from teenagers to seniors—to the beauty of this timeless art form. Beyond their concert performances, Virtuosi Thailand serves as a vital platform for emerging young musicians, providing them with opportunities to showcase their talents through chamber music, where individual artistry is more prominently featured than in larger orchestral settings.

Toto Jirajet Jesadachet

Violin

Thailand’s leading violinist and pedagogue, Toto, graduated Bachelor of Music in Violin Performance(Honours) from Asia’s most prestigious Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music in Singapore. He succeeded Master Degree in Violin Performance with Distinction from the Royal Academy of Music in London where he also received his teaching diploma, the Licentiate of the Royal Academy of Music (LRAM). Toto’s playing is majorly inspired by the legendary Mayumi Fujikawa, his latest teacher, but he also attended festivals and masterclasses where he got chances to learn from the world’s best violin pedagogues like Zakhar Bron, Miriam Fried, Shlomo Mintz, Pierre Amoyal, Koichiro Harada, etc.

He founded Virtuosi Thailand in 2019. As the ensemble presents the most touching performances of classical masterpieces for the community of music lovers in Thailand, it also provides a platform for younger talented musicians to showcase their craftsmanships. Currently, Toto exclusively teaches at Bangkok String Academy. He plays on Amédée Dieudonné, Mirecourt, 1942 violin

Tum Ekkalak Kheiykhao

Viola

Ekkalak began learning viola at the age of 15 at the Royal Thai Army School of Music under the guidance of SGT. U-Thai Khumchaya. Later, he received a scholarship to study with Miti Wisuttiamporn at the Princess Galyani Vadhana Institute of Music, where he graduated with first-class honours. He participated at the Silpakorn Summer Music School, where he had the opportunity to play in a masterclass with Prof. Richard Crabtree, and also joined the Summa Cum Lauder International Music Festival 2017 in Vienna, as well as the 2018 International Alicante of Youth Orchestra in Spain. Ekkalak served as the principal violist of the Royal Thai Army Orchestra and as a viola faculty member at the Royal Thai Army Music School between 2016–2020. He has won first prizes at the Princess Galyani Vadhana International Music Competition in 2018 and the Valaya Alongkorn String Ensemble Competition (Royal Trophy) in 2024. Currently, he is a violist with both the Royal Bangkok Symphony Orchestra and the Bangkok Metropolitan Orchestra.

Visanee Vongvirulh is a Thai professional violinist and educator. She is a violin instructor at the College of Music, Mahidol University, as well as at her own private teaching studio, Visanee Violin Studio. Visanee graduated with a first-class honors in Music Performance (Violin) from the College of Music, Mahidol University, in 2012 and awarded a 9-month classical music training scholarship from ASEA-UNINET in 2012-2013. From 2014 to 2021, she was funded by the Royal Thai Government to pursue a second Bachelor’s Degree and a Master’s Degree in Instrument Pedagogy (Violin) at Mozarteum University, Salzburg, Austria. In 2024, she was awarded Mahidol University Scholarship to attend a summer workshop at the Jacobs School of Music, Indiana University, Bloomington, USA.

Visanee has performed with various orchestras, including the Thailand Philharmonic Orchestra, Austrian Festival Symphony Orchestra, Sinfonietta da Camerata Salzburg, Immling Festival Orchestra, Philharmonie Salzburg, Skive Opera Festival Orchestra, Opernfestspiele Schloss Amerang, and Oper im Berg Festival Orchestra. She was the concertmaster of the Thailand Elite Orchestra, leading the performances of the opera Rigoletto.

Visanee has also advised and guided young musicians to win various competitions. In 2023, she received the Certificate of Recognition as an Inspiring Music Teacher from the Music Teachers Association of Thailand, and in 2024, she was awarded the Academic Staff of the Year by College of Music, Mahidol University.

Current Principal Double Bass of the Royal Bangkok Symphony Orchestra, Nattawut is a native of Chumphon, Thailand. He joined Thai Youth Orchestra as principal in 2015-2016, Princess Galyani Vadhana Youth Orchestra as principal in 2017, and joined Hong Kong Double Bass Camp study with Catalin Rotaru in 2016 and Jeff Bradetich 2017. He won the second prize of Beethoven Competition Thailand in 2016 and won the first prize of Princess Galyani Vadhana International Ensemble Competition in 2018. Jay attended International Summer Academy of the University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna with a full scholarship. In 2021 got the Scholarship’s Princess Sirivannavari Cultivated Arts Foundation. He participated in many masterclasses and took private lessons with Dong Hyuck Ahn, Guennadi Mouzyka, Jiří Hudec, Edicson Ruiz, Janusz Widzyk, Sławomir Grenda. He graduated double bass performances with Prof. Josef Niederhammer at the University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna and Bachelor of Music Program at Princess Galyani Vadhana Institute of Music with First class honors.

Paphanin is establishing herself as one of the leading young Thai cellists of her generation. She has performed extensively across the UK and Europe, participating in prestigious music festivals such as Astona (Switzerland), the Aboyne Cello Festival, Cadenza, and Pro Corda. Her performances include an appearance on Classic FM with the Royal Northern College of Music (RNCM) Cello Ensemble during the RNCM String Festival. She has also collaborated in a side-by-side project with the Philharmonia Orchestra (London). Born in Thailand, Paphanin began playing the cello at the age of nine. Before studying at the RNCM (Manchester), she trained under Marcin Szawelski in the Young Artist Programme at Mahidol University (Thailand). After graduating from the RNCM in 2017, she continued her studies with Rebecca Gilliver, Principal Cello of the London Symphony Orchestra. She was later awarded a scholarship by Trinity College London, studying under Bozidar Vukotic and Sally Pendlebury. In 2021, she became a temporary member of the Thailand Philharmonic Orchestra and completed her Master of Arts in Music Performance at Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance. Alongside her performing career, Paphanin is a dedicated music educator. She holds a PGCE in Secondary Music from Manchester Metropolitan University (awarded with Merit), where she trained at Tytherington School and Macclesfield Academy. She previously served as Director of Music at Bedstone College, leading curriculum development, ensemble coaching, and performance programmes. From August 2026, she will join the Music Department at Harrow Hong Kong. Paphanin plays a Bernadel (Paris) cello and a Paul Sadk

Virtuosi Thailand presents Night Music

Event Start:

Duration:

Organizer:

Address:

Ticket Price:

Program

Featuring

Toto Jirajet Jesadachet

Tum Ekkalak Kheiykhao

Reserve Your Seats

Register Below:

Applicant Details:

Participants:

Entrance Fee and Payment:

Pang Visanee Vongvirulh

Nattawut Sungkasaro

Pa Paphanin Sukemoke