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They will be led by their renowned conductor Yang Yang and will include celebrated solo violinist Ning Feng, who has performed with the top orchestras of the world.A unique orchestra at this year’s Festival, is the ‘Ju Percussion’ troupe from Taiwan, who have lifted percussive music to another level, by playing a stunning range of drums. Rahman’s fabulous songs are the highlight of a show, which according to the director "reveals the secrets of the world’s most prolific film industry, and the people who make magic in India’s factory of dreams". This globally renowned troupe has dancers from as many as 14 countries!There is a unique dance-program called Break the Tango/ Hip Hop, which is a brilliant amalgam of tango and hip hop, performed by world- champion tango dancers, brilliant hip hop artistes, and award-winning break-dancers from Europe and Asia. After all, children have been majorly targeted at this year’s Festival.S. The musical has been described as "one of a kind" by Bollywood star Salman KhanThe last Asian group at this year’s Festival, is the ‘Singapore Dance Theatre’, one of the top dance-companies LED Companion Way Lights manufacturers of the country, which will be performing the lush wedding-sequences from famous ballets like Sleeping Beauty, Don QuixoteIn keeping with the grand diversity of the program, there is a ‘Michael Jackson Tribute’, where a brilliant range of singers and dancers will celebrate the 60th birthday of the pop icon, by belting out his best-known songs, with spectacular sets, lighting, costumes.Definitely, a huge draw for kids, and adults too. The exciting range of dance genres, this year, include ballet, tango, flamenco, all of which have been hugely popularized by this Festival.The writer is a critic and commentator on films and culture based in Bangkok. According to the Ambassador of Argentina HE Alicia Sonschein, the show is "Very unique and special, and would bring Argentinian tango to an amazing new level!"Another unique dance programme called Born to Dance, by the dynamic Los Vivancos flamenco group from Spain, will combine old and new music rhythms (including groups like Metallica, Deep Purple, Leonard Cohen), together with varied dance forms like tap dance, martial arts, and even aerial performances! The group has dazzled audiences in more than 35 countries around the world, including celebrities like actor Antonio Banderas, Princess Stephanie of Monaco."The Opening act proves this, when the world’s oldest and grandest opera company, the ‘Teatro di San Carlo’ from Naples, Italy performs Carmen, and their Symphony Orchestra will be conducted by none other than the great Zubin Mehta!There are three other top orchestras performing at the 2018 Festival, and interestingly, they are all from Asia.Taj Express, which combines magnificent sets, costumes, sound, lighting, and live music, comes to Bangkok, after a sensational tour of UK and US. Infact, the Asian segment is very strong this year, which is well-timed, considering that Thailand will be the Chairman of the ‘Asean’ conglomerate, next year. It is like the delta of a big river.
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