Ekachai Jearakul

Ekachai Jearakul (born 5 July 1987) is a Thai classical guitarist.

Ekachai Jearakul
Born (1987-07-05) 5 July 1987
Ubon Ratchathani, Thailand
Occupation(s)Guitar Performer, Guitarist
InstrumentsMatthias Dammann
Websiteekachaiguitarist.com

Ekachai studied guitar with Kiattipong Tangsakul at Yamaha Ubonratchatani at age 13. He moved to Bangkok in 2003 to study at the College of Music, Mahidol University, where he studied with Worakarn Saengsomboon, Dr.Paul Cesarczyk and many other fine teachers at the University. He was awarded a scholarship to study at the College of Music at Mahidol University where he majored in classical guitar. [1] He later completed and graduated his bachelor's degree in Classical Guitar Performance with first class honors in 2010. Ekachai was able to earn a good living as a student by teaching guitar and in competitions,[2] winning the 2008 Berlin International Guitar Competition.[3] During this time he attended numerous master classes where he met internationally renowned guitarists including Carlo Domeniconi, Álvaro Pierri, Scott Tennant, Shinichi Fukuda, William Kanengiser, Pavel Steidl, Katona Twins and many others.

In late 2010, he received a scholarship to complete a master's degree in Classical Guitar Performance at the University Mozarteum in Salzburg, Austria with Professor Marco Tamayo. [4] He attended many competitions around the world in Europe, Asia and America.[5] Ekachai, representing Thailand in numerous classical guitar international competitions and concerts around the world with award-winning solo performances in Japan, China, South Korea, USA, France, Italy, United Kingdom, Russia and Greece. He played Joaquín Rodrigo's "Fantasia para un Gentilhombre" with Princess Galyani Vadhana Institute Orchestra conducted by Leo Phillips and with Thailand Philharmonic Orchestra in Bangkok, Thailand.[6]

He has performed as a soloist with the Dr. Sax Chamber Orchestra, the International Orchestra of Italy, the Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra, the Unity Philharmonic Orchestra, and the Ukraine Philharmonic Orchestra.[7]

Inspiration

He was inspired at the age of 13 to study classical guitar while listening to “H.M. Blues or Chatachivit,” a musical composition created by the King of Thailand, His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej. As if fulfilling a dream, his most rewarding achievement and the highlight of his career was a classical guitar solo performance in front of Her Royal Highness Princess Galyani Vadhana, Princess of Narathivarth, Her Royal Highness Princess Soamsavali and Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana, the Royal Granddaughter.

Awards

2003

  • 1st Prize of Thailand International guitar competition (Junior category)
  • 2nd Prize of Yamaha Music festival (Junior category)

2004

  • Silver medal National Youth Music Competition
  • 2nd prize of Yamaha Music festival (Senior category)

2005

  • 1st Prize of National Yamaha (Senior category)
  • 1st Prize of National Au Music Competition
  • The finalist of International Guitar Competition in Singapore
  • Silver medal of National Youth Music Competition
  • The finalist of International Guitar Competition in Osaka, Japan
  • 3rd Prize of International Guitar Competition in Thailand

2006

  • Golden medal of National Youth Music Competition.
  • 3rd Prize of International Guitar Competition in France (Ile de Re')
  • The 8 finalist of International Guitar Competition in Singapore

2007

  • 1st Prize of International Guitar Competition in Russia (Youth competition) and Best player in Russian Music
  • 2nd Prize (no 1st prize) of International Guitar Competition in Hermoupolis, Greece
  • 2nd Prize of International Guitar Competition in Ohio, USA
  • 3rd Prize of International Guitar Competition in Vissani, Greece

2008

  • 1st Prize of International Guitar Competition in Berlin, Germany
  • 1st Prize of Asia International Guitar Competition
  • 1st Prize of International Guitar Competition in Singapore
  • 3rd Prize of International Guitar Competition in Magnitogorsk Russia and Best player in Russian Music
  • 3rd Prize of International Guitar Competition in Moisycos, Italy

2009

  • 2nd Prize of International Guitar Competition in Kiev Ukraine

2010

  • 1st Prize of The 3rd Culiacan International Guitar Competition 2010 in Mexico
  • 1st Prize of The 11th Antony International Guitar Competition 2010 in Paris, France
  • 1st Prize of The 8th John Duarte International Guitar Competition in Rust, Austria
  • 1st Prize of The 17th Anemos International Music Competition 2010 in Rome, Italy
  • 1st Prize of The Deajeon International Guitar Competition 2010 in South Korea
  • 3rd Prize of International Guitar Competition 2010 in Fiuggi Italy[8]

2011

  • 1st Prize in Luis Milan Competition 2011 in Spain[4]

2012

2013

2014

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References
  1. "Classics Meet Jazz" (Pattaya) concert program, June 3, 2007, p. 10.
  2. Watchara Saengrisin (October 15, 2007). "Plucky performer". The Nation (Bangkok). Archived from the original on December 28, 2012. Retrieved December 28, 2012.
  3. "Ekachai Jearakul won the 1st prize in The Berlin International Guitar Competition". College of Music, Mahidol University. Archived from the original on May 25, 2012. Retrieved December 28, 2012.
  4. "Ekachai biography on JoAnn Falletta International Guitar Competition". Fallettacompetition.org. Archived from the original on 2015-04-11. Retrieved 2015-06-14.
  5. "Ekachai Jearakul takes a top prize at International Competition in Ukraine". Music.mahidol.ac.th. Archived from the original on 2013-07-06. Retrieved 2015-06-14.
  6. "Ekachai Live in Salaya with TPO". Music.mahidol.ac.th. Archived from the original on 2013-07-06. Retrieved 2015-06-14.
  7. "Ekachai Jearakul - Hua Hin guitar Society". Huahinguitar.com. Archived from the original on 2013-06-29. Retrieved 2015-06-14.
  8. "Ekachai official website". Ekachaiguitarist.com. Retrieved 2015-06-14.
  9. "Results of the 2014 International Concert Artist Competition - Guitar Foundation of America". Guitarfoundation.org. Retrieved 2015-06-14.
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