Arkom Kitinoppakun
A highly experienced violinist and viola player, with 21 years of professional experience, Arkom is firmly established in the Thai classical music scene as a musician of exceptional integrity, versatility, and ability. A lifelong member of the Royal Bangkok Symphony Orchestra, he has also performed extensively with Chulalongkorn Symphony Orchestra, ASEAN Youth Orchestra, Mai Thai Orchestra, Royal Thai Navy Symphony Orchestra, Siam Philharmonic Orchestra, and World Philharmonic Orchestra Bangkok. He achieved his qualification of Bachelor of Western Music at Chulalongkorn University and the Royal Thai Navy School of Music, and studied the Violin Methodology Course with Mr. Qui Van Woerdekom. He also attended the prestigious Orchestra Training Program with Yomiuri Symphony Orchestra in Japan at the MEFA International Academy of Music. Arkom has taught at Royal Bangkok Symphony Music School, Rugby School Thailand, Harrow International School, MEFA International Academy of Music, and Dr. Sax Music School. Also an accomplished composer/arranger/conductor, he regularly directs the Royal Bangkok Symphony School training orchestra in a variety of venues.