Hua Hin Events and Elder Blossom Hua Hin present ‘Serenade Hua Hin 2025’, a seven-concert chamber music series running from 23 August to 13 September.
The series, hosted at the Elder Blossom Theatre, aims to bring high-quality classical music to Hua Hin, catering to a community that values culture and connection.
Organiser Patrick Franssen describes the event as “music for a town that listens,” with performances ranging from solo cello and classical guitar to operatic duets and brass ensembles.
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Highlights include: Cellist Adam Satinsky performing Bach (Aug 23); Virtuosi Thailand playing Mozart quintets (Aug 24); a chamber ensemble with European and Thai artists presenting works by Mozart and Strauss (Aug 30); classical guitar by Chinnawat Themkumkwun blending Spanish, Latin American and Thai influences (Sept 3); German opera singers performing arias and duets (Sept 6); romantic works by Bangkok Piano & Winds Quintet (Sept 7); and a lively brass finale with Thailand Brass (Sept 13).
The festival emphasises inclusivity, offering free or discounted tickets for Thai seniors, students, and wellness programme participants, supported by the Wyldorange Foundation.
More details and tickets are available at www.huahinevents.com.
Hear from Patrick Franssen below about the inspiration behind Serenade Hua Hin 2025 and what audiences can expect from the series:
Hua Hin Events: Patrick, you’ve got a seven-concert chamber music series coming up. That’s quite a bold move for a beach town. What inspired it?
Patrick: Honestly, it began with noticing a gap — and a potential. Hua Hin is a town full of people with interesting lives behind them: educators, artists, thinkers, travellers. People who value culture. We thought: why not offer something here that reflects that? Something with depth, but also warmth. That’s how Serenade Hua Hin 2025 came about.
HHE: Let’s talk about the concerts. What’s the range?
Patrick: It’s quite diverse — but always within the realm of chamber music. We start on August 23 with an extraordinary solo recital by Adam Satinsky, who’ll take us on a journey through the music of J.S. Bach. Just one cello, no frills — but played with such clarity and depth that the room will feel completely alive.
HHE: That’s followed by something quite different, right?
Patrick: Yes, on August 24, we welcome Virtuosi Thailand, a young and incredibly talented quintet performing Mozart’s String Quintets. It’s elegant music, but full of emotion and detail. For many audience members, this may be their first time hearing Mozart like this — up close, played by Thai musicians who truly know how to carry his voice into the present.
HHE: And then on August 30, we get a real heavyweight programme.
Patrick: Absolutely. That evening is called “Mozart and Strauss in Conversation”, and it features a dream-team of musicians from Europe and Thailand, including Yuri Zhislin, Marcin Szawelski, and Prawwanitsita Neesanan. They’ll perform Mozart’s Sinfonia Concertante and Strauss’ Metamorphosen — two very different works, both full of contrast and conversation. For a chamber ensemble, it’s ambitious repertoire, and we’re lucky to have artists who can truly do it justice.
HHE: And then you shift gears completely?
Patrick: That’s right. On September 3, Chinnawat Themkumkwun presents a solo recital for classical guitar. It’s called “From Alhambra to Ayutthaya”, and it’s a gentle, meditative programme that includes Spanish, Latin American, and even Thai-inspired works — including one composed by King Bhumibol Adulyadej. It’s a musical bridge between cultures, told through one instrument and a lot of heart.
HHE: Then comes the operatic moment.
Patrick: Yes, September 6. “An Evening of Passion” with Nathan Fischer and Ella Gehrmann, two brilliant singers from Germany. They’ll perform duets and arias by Verdi, Puccini, Lehár, and others. It’s romantic, lyrical, dramatic — all the emotions that opera does best. And in a space as intimate as Elder Blossom Theatre, the voices really wrap around you.
HHE: What’s on for September 7?
Patrick: That evening is called “German Romantic”, featuring the Bangkok Piano & Winds Quintet. They’ll play works by Brahms, Robert Schumann, Gustav Jenner, and even Heinrich von Herzogenberg — music that’s deeply expressive, but not often heard live in Thailand. It’s an evening for people who love lyrical, richly layered ensemble playing.
HHE: And the finale?
Patrick: On September 13, we close with “Brass & Beyond” by Thailand Brass. It’s a vibrant mix — from Baroque to Broadway — including works by Gabrieli, Grieg, Bernstein, and Gershwin. The programme is structured in three acts: classical elegance, a pause, and then something lighter and full of life. A perfect way to end the series — celebratory but still refined.
HHE: All of this is happening at Elder Blossom Hua Hin?
Patrick: Yes, and that’s important. Elder Blossom is more than a senior residence — it’s a place for meaningful living. The theatre was built with connection in mind. And during this series, that connection includes artists, audiences, and the wider Hua Hin community. Hosting the festival here makes it personal. That’s part of what we’re trying to offer.
HHE: You’ve also made the festival accessible?
Patrick: We’re proud of that. Thanks to support from the Wyldorange Foundation, we’re offering free or reduced-price tickets to local Thai seniors, students, and those in wellness programmes. Music should be shared, not gated. It’s our way of making sure that culture reaches everyone, not just a select few.
HHE: If someone hasn’t been to a classical concert before, why should they try this?
Patrick: Because you don’t need to know anything to enjoy it. You just need to be present. These musicians are performing because they love this music — and they’re offering it generously. You’ll hear something that moves you, whether it’s Bach or Bernstein.
HHE: Final words?
Patrick: Come and listen. That’s all we ask. Hua Hin is a town with a heart. This festival is a way to let it sing.
Serenade Hua Hin 2025 – A Festival of Classical Music
August 23 – September 13
Elder Blossom Theatre, Hua Hin
Tickets and info: www.huahinevents.com
Proudly hosted by Elder Blossom Hua Hin and supported by Wyldorange Foundation — music made for the people, with purpose.
