Ekachai Jearakul

Ekachai Jearakul
Born (1987-07-05) 5 July 1987
Ubon Ratchathani, Thailand
Occupation(s) Guitar Performer, Guitarist
Instruments Matthias Dammann
Website ekachaiguitarist.com

Ekachai Jearakul (born 5 July 1987) is a Thai classical guitarist.

Ekachai studied guitar with Kiattipong Tangsakul at Yamaha Ubonratchatani at age 13. He moved to Bangkok in 2003 to study at the College of Music, Mahidol University, where he studied with Worakarn Saengsomboon, Dr.Paul Cesarczyk and many other fine teachers at the University. He was awarded a scholarship to study at the College of Music at Mahidol University where he majored in classical guitar. [1] He later completed and graduated his bachelor's degree in Classical Guitar Performance with first class honors in 2010. Ekachai was able to earn a good living as a student by teaching guitar and in competitions,[2] winning the 2008 Berlin International Guitar Competition.[3] During this time he also attended numerous master classes where he met internationally renowned guitarists including Carlo Domeniconi, Álvaro Pierri, Scott Tennant, Shinji Fukuda, William Kanengiser, Pavel Steidl, Katona Twins and many others.

In late 2010, he received a scholarship to complete a master's degree in Classical Guitar Performance at the University Mozarteum in Salzburg, Austria with Professor Marco Tamayo. [4] He attend many competition around the world in both Europe, Asia and America.[5] Ekachai, representing Thailand in numerous classical guitar international competitions and concerts around the world with award winning solo performances in Japan, China, South Korea, USA, France, Italy, United Kingdom, Russia and Greece. He also played Joaquín Rodrigo's "Fantasia para un Gentilhombre" with Princess Galyani Vadhana Institute Orchestra conducted by Leo Phillips and with Thailand Philharmonic Orchestra in Bangkok, Thailand.[6]

He has also performed as a soloist with the Dr. Sax Chamber Orchestra, The International Orchestra of Italy, The Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra, The Unity Philharmonic Orchestra, and The Ukraine Philharmonic Orchestra.[7]

Inspiration

The inspiration to study classical guitar manifested at the age of 13 while listening to “H.M. Blues or Chatachivit,” a musical composition created by the King of Thailand, His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej. As if fulfilling a dream come true, his most rewarding achievement and highlight of his career was a divine classical guitar solo performance in front of Her Royal Highness Princess Galyani Vadhana, Princess of Narathivarth, Her Royal Highness Princess Soamsavali and Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana, the Royal Granddaughter.

Awards

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2014

References

  1. ↑ "Classics Meet Jazz" (Pattaya) concert program, June 3, 2007, p. 10.
  2. ↑ Watchara Saengrisin (October 15, 2007). "Plucky performer". The Nation (Bangkok). Archived from the original on December 28, 2012. Retrieved December 28, 2012.
  3. ↑ "Ekachai Jearakul won the 1st prize in The Berlin International Guitar Competition". College of Music, Mahidol University. Retrieved December 28, 2012.
  4. 1 2 "Ekachai biography on JoAnn Falletta International Guitar Competition". Fallettacompetition.org. Retrieved 2015-06-14.
  5. ↑ "Ekachai Jearakul takes a top prize at International Competition in Ukraine". Music.mahidol.ac.th. Retrieved 2015-06-14.
  6. ↑ "Ekachai Live in Salaya with TPO". Music.mahidol.ac.th. Retrieved 2015-06-14.
  7. ↑ "Ekachai Jearakul - Hua Hin guitar Society". Huahinguitar.com. Retrieved 2015-06-14.
  8. ↑ "Ekachai official website". Ekachaiguitarist.com. Retrieved 2015-06-14.
  9. ↑ "Results of the 2014 International Concert Artist Competition - Guitar Foundation of America". Guitarfoundation.org. Retrieved 2015-06-14.

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