Artists - Yamaha - Thailand

Peter-Lukas Graf

Peter-Lukas Graf is nowadays the doyen of international well-known flutists. After a decade of mainly conducting operas and symphonic concerts, he has been a professor in Basle.

Tipok Phinitsakul

Tipok Phinitsakul, a native of Thailand, is a distinguished flutist, educator, and Yamaha Artist celebrated for his contributions to music education and performance. Recognized as one of the leading flute teachers in the country, Tipok has guided many students to success in prestigious competitions at both national and international levels, as well as to top distinctions in the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music (ABRSM) exams.

Dave Koz

In a career spanning two decades, Dave Koz has established himself as a platinum-selling artist, humanitarian, entrepreneur, radio host, and instrumental music advocate. A six-time GrammyR nominee, he was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2009.

Nobuya Sugawa

Nobuya Sugawa is an internationally acclaimed saxophonist whom Japan is very much proud of. He has assumed a role of the concert master of Tokyo Kosei Wind Orchestra for almost 22 years from 1989 through 2010. Currently along with the activities as a soloist, he performs as a member of Trouvère Quartet. He also serves as the resident conductor of Yamaha Symphonic Band, and is a visiting professor of Tokyo University of Arts.

Mathieu Dufour

Mathieu Dufour is principal flute of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, a position he has held since 1999. Before coming to Chicago, he was principal flute solo of the Paris National Opera Orchestra from 1996 to 1999. Prior to his appointment there, he served as principal flute solo of the Orchestra National du Capitole de Toulouse for three years.

Siam Saxophone Quartet (SSQ)

Supat Hanpatanachai, Metawut Pimphapatang, Monkanesh Siripapassara, Kittikun Jungate

Gusto Saxophone

Gusto Saxophone Quartet is an accomplished, enthusiastic, and forward-thinking ensemble that has made a mark as one of Southeast Asia’s leading saxophone quartets dedicated to contemporary music. Founded in 2017 by students from Mahidol University’s College of Music.

Nipat Kanchanahud

Nipat Kanchanahud is a member in the Department of Western Music, Faculty of Humanities, Kasetsart University. While he serves as the Conductor in Residence of the Kasetsart University Wind Symphony, Nipat has collaborated with many world-class musicians and composers.

Apivut Minalai

Apivut ( Junt ) Minalai (b. 1981) Director of Bands , arranger, conductor, and winds music educator. Apivut ( Junt ) Minalai is a Director of Bands and official Teacher of Performing Arts Department in Suranari Witthaya School from Nakhorn - Rachasima, Thailand.

David Bilger

David Bilger has held the position of principal trumpet of The Philadelphia Orchestra since 1995. Prior to joining the Orchestra, he held the same position with the Dallas Symphony.