The Pridi Auditorium on Sukhumvit Soi 55 in Bangkok was the venue for a special concert on Tuesday 9th November in aid of the Father Ray Foundation.
The musical evening, titled ‘Perhaps Love’, saw renowned Korean tenor Kim Jun Man performing a selection of songs from well known operas as well as several contemporary numbers.
The singing superstars joined the blind students in a rendition of Amazing Grace.
As guests arrived at the auditorium, entertainment was provided by the Thai traditional musical group from the Pattaya Redemptorist School for the Blind who received praise and applause after each number.
Mr. Kim was joined on stage by several well known singers, including Thai soprano Sivipa Prompiriya and Korean, Chinese and Thai tenors Daejoon Kang, Surapong Wattananontachai, Yao Li Sen and Vuthiphand Pongtanalert.
(L to R) Paisan and Deborah Bundityanond from Pattaya’s Rabbit Resort attended the concert, and met with Ms. Sook, concert organiser.
Highlight of the evening came at the end of the first half when Apsorn Kurmarohita, President of Sunset Village Beach Resort and Sunset Park Resort & Spa in Pattaya, took to the piano to play two pieces by Chopin.
This was followed by the blind students giving a rendition of Amazing Grace. Singing the first verse alone, the students were then joined on stage by Mr. Kim and his fellow singers who all sang together in what turned out to be a very moving experience for the audience.
Several hundred guests enjoyed the evening, with many attendees from the Pattaya area. All proceeds from the evening, including donations, will be presented to the Father Ray Foundation and will be used at the Pattaya Redemptorist School for the Blind.
For more information about the work of the Father Ray Foundation, there is a website, www.fr-ray.org or email [email protected]
The blind students sing ‘Amazing Grace’.
Guests were entertained by the blind students prior to the concert starting.
