Kamtorn Sanidwong | |
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Born | 6 September 1924 |
Died | 22 November 2000 | (aged 76)
Nationality | Thai |
Occupation | Music educator |
Known for | Introduction of classical music education in Thai higher education |
Kamtorn Sanidwong na Ayudhya ( Thai: กำธร สนิทวงศ์ ณ อยุธยา, 6 September 1925 – 22 November 2000 [1]) was a Thai music educator. He pioneered the introduction of Western art music ( classical music) education in Thai universities, particularly at the Chulalongkorn University's Faculty of Education, where he was an assistant professor. [2] He was also an athlete, and competed in the men's long jump at the 1952 Summer Olympics. [3]
Kamtorn Sanidwong | |
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Born | 6 September 1924 |
Died | 22 November 2000 | (aged 76)
Nationality | Thai |
Occupation | Music educator |
Known for | Introduction of classical music education in Thai higher education |
Kamtorn Sanidwong na Ayudhya ( Thai: กำธร สนิทวงศ์ ณ อยุธยา, 6 September 1925 – 22 November 2000 [1]) was a Thai music educator. He pioneered the introduction of Western art music ( classical music) education in Thai universities, particularly at the Chulalongkorn University's Faculty of Education, where he was an assistant professor. [2] He was also an athlete, and competed in the men's long jump at the 1952 Summer Olympics. [3]