‘If the classical music of Thailand is to be preserved, then the traditional house schools of musical learning should be maintained. The modernized Thai schools can never hope to produce the quality of musicians to match the greatness of those who came before.’ (From an interview with Chalermsak Pikulsri, Khon Kaen, Thailand)
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