The idea of connecting artists from across the South East Asia region for something bigger actually started from random conversations between friends, who later became the “Asian Guitar Friends” group. The idea started small but it soon turned into something serious after countless “nights” of discussions over the years. The Southeast Asia (SEA) Guitar Festival is an annual event involving participants from the current 10 countries of Southeast Asia. The rationale is that the regional activities will help promote the popularity of classical guitar scene, improve the level of playing and most importantly to develop relations among participants. For this year, the SEA Guitar Festival will be held in Menara PKNS Petaling Jaya, Malaysia on 15-17 December 2023 in collaboration with the Faculty of Music, Silpakorn University, UPSI and Asian Guitar Friends. Seven Countries, Malaysia, Indonesia, Myanmar, Singapore, Vietnam, the Philippines and Thailand were the founding members, planning to take turns hosting the festival each year. Each year the host nation will stage guitar performance awards, concerts, masterclasses and workshops. The activities aim to improve relations among participants. The organizers believe that aside from being a good guitar player, a guitarist needs to connect with other guitarists to create opportunities for each other. About the Festival Chuah Yeong Chin Festival Director 2023
15th December 2023 9:00 Guitar Performance Artistic Awards Live Performance (Senior) 14:00 Guitar Ensemble Rehearsal 15:30 Opening “Friendships” Concert by – Dr. Herry Rizal Djahwasi (Malaysia / Indonesia) – SEA Guitar Ensemble in Collaboration between UPSI, UNY, HMCM and SU 16:30 Guitar Performance Artistic Awards Live Performance Finalists Announcement 16th December 2023 9:00 Guitar Performance Young Artist Awards Live Performance (Junior) 12:00 Guitar Ensemble Awards Live Performance 16:00 “Konsert Harimau Malaya” – Seah Xiang Hong (Malaysia) – Duo MeloMinim (Malaysia) - Duo Janice & Shung Ee – Yee Hoo Leong (Malaysia) – Yong King Lih & Chan Vay Hann (Malaysia) 17:30 “Sounds from the SEA” Concert by Asian Guitar Friends – Chuah Yeong Chin (Malaysia) – Wadcharin Suksabsri (Thailand) – Huy Quang Tran (Vietnam) – Pongpat Pongpradit (Thailand) 19:00 “East meets West” Concert by – Daniel Tjahja (Indonesia) – Huy Thanh Nguyen (Vietnam) – Leon Koudelak (Czech Republic) 17th December 2023 9:00 Masterclass by Leon Koudelak / Huy Thanh Nguyen (private room) 10:00 Interview with the Luthiers and Guitar Presentation (main hall) 12:30 Guitar Performance Artistic Awards Final (Senior) 15:30 “Guitar Music Blended Concert” by – YS Tang (Malaysia) – Sagobako Guitar Duet (Vietnam & Thailand) 16:30 Award Announcement and Closing Ceremony 15th December 2023 9:00 Guitar Performance Artistic Awards Live Performance (Senior) 14:00 Guitar Ensemble Rehearsal 15:30 Opening “Friendships” Concert by – Dr. Herry Rizal Djahwasi (Malaysia / Indonesia) – SEA Guitar Ensemble in Collaboration between UPSI, UNY, HMCM and SU 16:30 Guitar Performance Artistic Awards Live Performance Finalists Announcement 16th December 2023 9:00 Guitar Performance Young Artist Awards Live Performance (Junior) 12:00 Guitar Ensemble Awards Live Performance 16:00 “Konsert Harimau Malaya” – Seah Xiang Hong (Malaysia) – Duo MeloMinim (Malaysia) - Duo Janice & Shung Ee – Yee Hoo Leong (Malaysia) – Yong King Lih & Chan Vay Hann (Malaysia) 17:30 “Sounds from the SEA” Concert by Asian Guitar Friends – Chuah Yeong Chin (Malaysia) – Wadcharin Suksabsri (Thailand) – Huy Quang Tran (Vietnam) – Pongpat Pongpradit (Thailand) 19:00 “East meets West” Concert by – Daniel Tjahja (Indonesia) – Huy Thanh Nguyen (Vietnam) – Leon Koudelak (Czech Republic) 17th December 2023 9:00 Masterclass by Leon Koudelak / Huy Thanh Nguyen (private room) 10:00 Interview with the Luthiers and Guitar Presentation (main hall) 12:30 Guitar Performance Artistic Awards Final (Senior) 15:30 “Guitar Music Blended Concert” by – YS Tang (Malaysia) – Sagobako Guitar Duet (Vietnam & Thailand) 16:30 Award Announcement and Closing Ceremony Festival Schedule
The SEA Guitar Artist of the year 2023: Concert Guitar by Kim Sang Gil (Model 4,000 USD) Concert in the SEA Guitar Festival 2024 in Bangkok, Thailand Sounds from the SEA Book Award Trophy The 1st Runner-up: Concert Guitar by Pansaeng Chantarangkul (Model 3,000 USD) Sounds from the SEA Book Award Trophy The 2nd Runner-up: Cash RM 500 Sounds from the SEA Book Award Trophy Merit Awards: Sounds from the SEA Book Award Trophy SEA Guitar Performance Awards 2023 JURY MEMBERS Dr. Herry Rizal Jahwasi (President of Jury) Mr. Leon Koudelak Mr. Huy Thanh Nguyen Mr. YS Tang Mr. Daniel Tjahja Mr. See Sew Hong Mr. Jetjumnong Jongprasert Mr. Huy Quang Tran Mr. Wadcharin Suksabsri
The SEA Guitar Young Artist of the year 2023: Concert Guitar by Canzona Guitar (1,000 USD) Sounds from the SEA book Award Trophy The 1st Runner-up: Cash RM 300 Sounds from the SEA book Award Trophy The 2nd Runner-up Cash RM 200 Sounds from the SEA book Award Trophy Merit Award: Sounds from the SEA book Award Trophy The SEA Guitar Ensemble of the year 2023: Cash 500 MYR Sounds from the SEA Book Award Trophy The 1st Runner-up: Sounds from the SEA Book Award Trophy The 2nd Runner-up: Sounds from the SEA Book Award Trophy Merit Award: Sounds from the SEA Book Award Trophy SEA Guitar Performance Awards 2023
A Senior Lecturer in the Faculty of Music and Performing Arts at Sultan Idris Education University, holds a Ph.D. in Music Performance with a specialization in classical guitar. With a Djahwasi has authored five books focusing on classical guitar methods and has transcribed numerous works by composers such as Albeniz, Bach, and others. His scholarly contributions encompass a range of topics, including an Integrated Approach for Classical Guitar Method, Artistic Research: Artistic as Research vs. Artistic as Method, an Analysis of Artistic Form and Musical Perspective of Romantic Era Music, and an interpretation and performance of the second movement of Aranjuez Concierto. Program Chaconne, Partita No. 2 BWV 1004 Johann Sebastian Bach (transcribed by Dr. Herry Rizal Djahwasi) (1685-1750) Caprice No. 24 Nicollò Paganini (1782-1840) Sevilla from Suite Españolas Op. 47 No. 3 Isaac Albéniz (1860-1909) Opening “Friendships” Concert notable academic and artistic background.
Guitar II Pattanan Parraksa Cennedy Elmer Clepros Ade Bagus Satriawan Fadhlin Naziha Binti Jaafar Guitar III Pannavitch Pongharit Muhammad Faiz Bin Zulkarnain Khairul Ikhman Bin Hairul Salleh Muhamud Aamir Firdaus Bin Mohd Azamin Guitar IV Patcharaporn Jirasan Pornchanok Katikupanan Alif Danieal Bin Norazmil Riandika Pancar Jati Muhammad Farhan Bin Haslam Guitar V Chanadon Luksanaphol Salahuddin Bin Shaharum Mohd Aslam bin Asrim Asrin Izzah Farzanah Binti Mohammad Nooh Guitar VI Apinan Mawan Irgi Al Fauzan Mohd Aiman Mubarak Bin Ab Suhud Guitar I Jomtian Selawan Kiew Zheng Kai Pachara Seehanern Dehard Dengah Togu Sayangbati Program Santa Lucia Neapolitan Traditional Song Marche Militaire Op. 51 D. 733 No.1 Franz Schubert (1797-1828) Marche Hongroise Op. 24 Hector Berlioz (1803-1869) (The musics arranged by Pongpat Pongpradit) Opening “Friendships” Concert
He actively participated in public performances, both solo and in ensembles, including the 3rd and 4th Love.Music Charity Concert Series in 2017 and 2019. In 2022, he embarked on a series of solo recitals across various states. Since 2022, he has been an active member of the Peninsular Guitar Ensemble, an initiative conceived by Ms Hong Tee. Xiang Hong further enriched his skills by attending master classes with international classical guitarists such as Ogmundur Por Johannesson, Huy Thanh Nguyen and Ingrid Riollot. Currently, he is teaching at Sonata Music in Kuala Lumpur. Began learning classical guitar at the age of 16 with Mr Tan Sen Meng in Muar. He continued his studies with Ms Hong Tee in Kuala Lumpur and earned music diplomas of ATCL and LTCL in classical guitar performance from Trinity College London. Program Etude No. 11 Heitor Villa-Lobos (1887-1959) El Ultimo Tremolo Agustin Barrios Mangore (1885-1944) Fantasia Hongroise Johann Kaspar Mertz (1917-1986) Harimau Malaya
He participated in numerous master classes, including those by John Duarte, Carlos Bonell, Pavel Steidl, Gary Ryan and Norbert Kraft. Since returning to Malaysia, he has perform frequently, and was the Performing Artist for CGS International Guitar Festival Concert 2011 and KTJ International Youth Guitar Festival 2011. He is former student of Simon Cheong and is the Vice President of Classical Guitar Society (WP/Sel) Malaysia and actively promoting classical guitar in the country. Has been playing the classical guitar for more than 20 years. While pursuing his engineering degreee in University of Manitoba, Canada, he also took private lessons to study the classical guitar in the university’s faculty of music, under the guidance of Ryszard Tyborowski. Program Sonata in A major K322 Domenico Scarlatti (1685-1757) Tanah Pusaka Ahmad Merican (b. 1924) Mak Inang Malaysian Traditional Song Torija Federico Moreno Torroba (1891-1982) Choros No. 1 Heitor Villa-Lobos (1887-1959) Harimau Malaya
Harimau Malaya at festivals, recitals, and their own concert in Malaysia but also shared a passion for spreading the beauty of classical music through their guitar strings.Their repertoire consists of a variety of genres, encompassing oldies, romance, tango, classics, and more, making their performances a rich tapestry of musical expressions. A classical guitar duo formed by Chin Yu and Jie Yi. They are both classical guitarists from Klang, Selangor. They have been playing guitar for over 8 years. Program Farewell Sergio Assad (b. 1952) Motivo Barroco Celso Machado (b. 1953) Since 2018, this dynamic duo has not only performed together Program Fly me to the Moon Bart Howard (1915-2004) Doraemon theme song Shunsuke Kikuch arr. Pongpat Pongpradit A classical guitar duo Janice Teo Ying En and Chong Shung Ee are both member of Keat Hwa High School guitar club which led by Mr. Ng Chin Han. They have been playing guitar in multiple concerts in Malaysia.
Their collaborative musical journey began in 2019 when they made their debut at the Saigon International Guitar Festival & Competition which earned the prestigious "Future Inspiration" award. This early success was a testament to their chemistry as a formidable duo and their passion to musical excellence. Program Tamacun Rodrigo y Gabriela Hanuman Harimau Malaya A collaboration between a teacher and a student, primarily explore the enchanting realm of flamenco. While both graduated from Kuen Cheng High School, Yong King Lih studied History at Nanjing Normal University in 2006, and Chan Vay Hann is currently studying at Sunway University, specializing in Contemporary Music (Audio Technolo). Their winning streak continued in 2020 when they participated in the VIRTUAL INTERNATIONAL MUSIC COMPETITION-MALAYSIA, an event organized by Persatuan Chopin Malaysia. Their exceptional talent led them to secure third place, cementing their reputation as exceptional performers in the music industry. In 2023, Yong King Lih and Chan Vay Hann showcased their talents closer to home at the Kuen Cheng High School Guitar Club's concert. In the same year, their journey reached new heights with a second-place win at the Malaysia Guitar Fest in the same year. This achievement is a proof of their exceptional skills and unwavering dedication to their craft. The harmonious partnership between Yong King Lih and Chan Vay Hann is not only a testament to their musical prowess but also a celebration of dedication, passion, and the enduring power of music.
He was also frequently featured in 'Simon & Friends' concert series. He shared programs with Duo NIHZ and Tugahan Coglu in a concert for CGS International Guitar Festival & Camp 2013. Program Tanah Pusaka Ahmad Merican (The Land of Inheritance) (Malaysia) Duan Pen Asanee Poljantra (Missing Home) (Thailand) Sounds from the SEA An active classical guitarist, awarded ATCL in Trinity’s Music Performance, Chuah Yeong Chin is also an engineer by profession. He has been playing the guitar for the last ten years and has performed several Guitar Alive Concert and Guitar Camp concerts. He appeared He was frequently featured as guest artist in Thailand guitar festivals including Asia International Guitar Festival, Silapakorn International Festival, Pattaya Guitar Festival and Danang Guitar Concert. times as a special guest at Classical Guitar Society's (CGS) on TV3's Malaysia Hari Ini and played for KTJ Guitar Festival in year 2010.
In 2018, he got a 1st prize (duo category) from CGO Guitar Competition 2018 (Thailand). Tran Quang Huy represented his Conservatory as an international exchange student from special co-operation between Ho Chi Minh City Conservatory Of Music (Vietnam) and College of Music, Mahidol University (Thailand). He worked with Dr. Paul Cesarck at Mahidol University for his Bachelor degree. Program La Flor de Manila Dolores Paterno (The Flower of Manila) (The Philippines) Me Yêu Con Nguyen Van Ty (I love you, My child) (Vietnam) Champa Muang Lao Utama Julamanii (The Champa Flower of Laos). (Laos) Sounds from the SEA As a student of HCMC Conservatory Of Music under the guidance of guitarist Nguyen Thanh Huy, he took part in several classical guitar competitions in Vietnam and around South East Asia regularly. In November 2017, he got the 1st prize at a competition in Saigon International Guitar Festival. Huy has studied as a playing-role in masterclasses by many worldwide guitarists: Magnus Andersson, Harris Becker, Kozo Tate, Katona Twins, Rene Izquierdo, Dr. Angelo Favis, Dr. Andras Csaki, Dr. Robert Trent, Giordano Passini, Jeremy Jouve. He got a master degree from HCMC Conservatory Of Music and he has been teaching there since 2022. Tran Quang Huy plays a guitar by Walter Verreydt.
Program Tari Kipas Thai-Muslim Traditional Song (The Fan Dance Song) Mlub Por Bak Kheng Sin Sisamuth (The Shade of The Fragile) (Cambodia) Pama Pratet M.L. Tuansri Worrawan (The Telling Time Song) (Thailand) Sounds from the SEA Born in 1990, started guitar lesson at 14 years old and studied seriously in classical guitar at Faculty of Music, Silpakorn University where he received the Bachelor and Master degree in both Music Performance Major, He participated in various international guitar competition in Thailand and around Asia and got some prizes such as 1st Prize Martinez Thailand Guitar Competition 2020, 2nd Prize Thailand International Guitar Festival & Competition 2022 and The Special Reward SEA Guitar Artistic Awards 2019, Indonesia etc.. Currently, he is classical guitar instructor at Assumtion Collage Thonburi and Bunditpatanasilpa Institute. took guitar lessons under Dr. Ek-karch Charoennit, Vithaya Vosbein and Pongpat Pongpradit.
Program Pama Ram Kwan Thai Traditional Song (The Burmese Axe Dance) Yone Taw Hloot Taw San Thaw Tar (My Lovely Mimosa) (Myanmar) Vanda Miss Joaquim Hong Hin Fun (Singapore’s National Flower) (Singapore) Khamen Sai Yok Prince Narisaranuwattiwong of Siam (Sai Yok tales, Khmar Theme) (Thailand) Long Mae Ping Lanna Traditional Song (Drifting on the Ping river) O Ina Ni Keke North Sulawesi Traditional Song (Oh My Dear Daughter) (Indonesia) Sebarkan Ke Seantero Dunia Ak Amilin (Spread to the whole world) (Brunei) Sounds from the SEA He started his music career in 2003, where performed in various well known hotels in Bangkok as well as many International Guitar Festivals around Asia since 2010. He recorded for various television shows In 2017 he founded ASIAN Guitar Friends together with many active guitarists around Southeast Asia. Together, they started the first Southeast Asia (SEA) Guitar Festival & Performance Awards in 2018 in Bangkok, Thailand. for “Secret” (2007) directed and performed by Jay Chao. and advertisements. He can also be heard on film score
Program Tango No. 2 Agustin Barrios Mangore (1885-1944) Sevilla from Suite Españolas Op. 47 No. 3 Isaac Albéniz (1860-1909) Melodia de uma noite Silvestre Fonseca (b. 1959) My memory from Winter Sonata East meets West Born in Jakarta, 1966, studied classical guitar in 1979 with Rene Sahir and Reiner Wildt. Currently lives in Jakarta. He started teaching classical guitar when he was in 3rd grade of junior high school. Since then, he has been active performing as a soloist and in a group (such as ‘Gitaris Kantoran’ guitar quartet). Daniel won prizes in several guitar competitions, including 1st prize Yamaha Festival Guitar Indonesia 1990, and 1st prize Java-Bali Guitar Festival in 1998. He was a semifinalist 3 times at Singapore International Guitar Competitions. He organized the 2nd South East Asia Guitar Festival & Performance Awards Indonesia 2019.
Program Six Lute Pieces of the Renaissance Oscar Chilesotti (Transcribed Lute Tablature – Edited by Alan Neidle) (1848-1916) The Ballads (Suite for solo guitar) Nikita KoshkinI. Allegretto I. Allegretto (b. 1956) II. Moderato III. Con Moto IV. Adagio Molto Tres Piezas Rioplatenses Máximo Diego Pujol I. Don Julian (b. 1957) II. Septiembre III. Rojo y Negro Bèo Dat Mây Trôi Vietnamese Folk Song (Water Fern Drift, Cloud Flow Far) (arr. by Pongpat Pongpradit) East meets West An active classical guitarist, Huy Thanh Nguyen leads the Guitar department at Ho Chi Minh City Conservatory of Music, Vietnam. He is the Artistic Director of Saigon International Guitar Festival, which he founded in 2014. This is the first and by far the only international classical guitar festival in Vietnam, attracting both guitarists and the general public in Ho Chi Minh City as well as the guitar enthusiasts from other provinces. The annual Saigon International Guitar Festival offers a rich variety of activities including workshops, master classes, lectures and concerts by international artists around the world. Otherwise, Huy Thanh Nguyen have been running the “Saigon Guitar Concert Series” in the city monthly. Huy Thanh Nguyen has performed in many concerts in cities and provinces of Viet Nam and recorded guitar concert series for Ho Chi Minh City Television.
Program Partita in C minor BWV 997 Johann Sebastian Bach -Prelude (1685-1750) -Fuga -Sarabande -Gigue -Double Nocturnal after John Dowland, Op. 70 Benjamin Britten (1913-1976) Fandanguillo, Op. 36 Joaquín Turina (1882-1949) East meets West Born in 1987 finalist at the prestigious guitar competition “Fundation Jacinto e Inocenio Guerrero” in Madrid and 1989 at the “Andres Segovia” He studies with the most famous guitarist and teacher such Karl Scheit at the Vienna Music University, at the Vienna Music University, at the Zurich University of the Arts with Konrad Ragossnig and with Julian Bream in Liechtenstein and obtained the Bachelor Degree, Master Degree (Mag.Art.) and the Master of Arts Education Degree. international guitar competition in Palma de Mallorca. He received for his artistic performances the Appreciation As artist he performer in Europe, South America and Asia in countries such as Germany, Great Britain, Spain, Portugal, Czech Republic and Slovak Republic, Austria, Switzerland, Italy, Belgium, the Netherlands, Hungary, Romania, France, Greece, Liechtenstein, India and Thailand. He did the premieres of works by composers such as Roman Haubenstock-ramati, Karlheina Stockhausen and Michael Buchainer. Prize from the Austrian Federal Ministry for science and research.
Program Choro Héctor Ayala (1914-1990) Four Mazurka Francisco Tárrega -Adelita (1852-1909) -Marieta -Mazurka in C -Mazurka in G Tango in D Op. 165 No. 2 Isaac Albéniz Sevilla from Suite Españolas Op. 47 No. 3 (1860-1909) Choro Trsite No. 1 Anibal Augusto Sardinha Jorge do Fusa (1915-1955) Tango en Skaï Roland Dyens (1955-2016) Guitar Music Blended A seasoned concert performer, Malaysian classical guitarist YS Tang teaches classical guitar at local colleges. Mr. Tang was a scholarships recipient from Del Mar College, Texas A&M University-Corpus Mr. Tang has a Master's degree in Music performance. Mr. Tang keeps an active performance schedule as a soloist as well as a chamber musician, and he conducts lecture recitals in various classical guitar related topics. In addition, Mr. Tang has recently collaborated with Bachfest Malaysia, beside working closely with VerSeS – the KL Madrigal Singers, actively engaging in outreach programs to promote classical music to the general public. Christi, and Texas Tech University School of Music, where he received his teaching assistantship.
Program Danza Española No. 2 “Oriental” Enrique Granados (arr. by Dennis Burns) (1867-1916) Sanzen-In Andrew York (b. 1958) Milonga Argentina Justo Thomá Morales (1877-1953) Serenata de la “Fantasia Morisca” Ruperto Chapí (1851-1909) Guitar Music Blended Meet Huy Quang Tran from Vietnam and Wadcharin Suksabsri from Thailand, two passionate guitarists who together make up the musical duo Sagobako. They’ve been making music and sharing it on YouTube. Sagobako shows how music can bring people together, Their music is a mix of classical and modern, and they plan to keep making exciting music in the future. no matter where they’re from.
Guitar Kim Sang Gil Christian Indra Lesmana Pansaeng Chantarangkul Robby Yantono Exhibition https://www.seaguitarcompetition.com/exhibition/
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