Doctoral Music Composition: “Phra Paramita” Concerto for Piano and Wind Symphony

Abstract

"Phra Paramita" concerto for piano and wind instruments is a creative work in the program music style which organized in a descriptive music format. The main thematic material is derived from Thai Classical Music. It is the main inspiration for this composition. The duration of this piece is approximately 30 minutes.
This composition is divided into three movements. The composer uses the material of the first eight measures from the Narai Plangeroop Songchan (The transformation of Narai) as a main material for this composition. The main pitch material devided to 4 groups. The first and second groups are called “Bhumibol” and “Adulyadej” which is His Majesty King Bhumibol the Great’s name. The third group is called the “Phra Paramita”. The forth group is called “Ascended to Heaven” which presented in the last movement to response to the great mourning period when His Majesty the King Bhumibol the Great passed away. There are various theories and techniques in this composition, such as the influence of Thai melodic style, the influence of Thai song melodies, the cyclic techniques, and the combination of Thai melodies and Western harmony as an example.