The Chiang Mai Music Festival has been founded by local Thai as well as foreign residents and admirers of the Chiang Mai area under the artistic direction of the world renowned pianist and teacher, Tong-Il Han. We now are in our third year of musical performance and outreach to young people.

Our purpose is to enrich musical education in Chiang Mai schools, to support local teachers in their efforts to provide musical opportunities in the lives of young people, and to inspire local audiences with concerts by both established world class concert artists as well as by young emerging artists.

The Chiang Mai Music Festival is rooted in Chiang Mai. At the heart of the Chiang Mai Music Festival 2008 is the Young Pianists Program and its companion initiative, the Young Musicians' Development Program. Professor Han, his three Young Pianists from Korea, along with his two colleagues will engage in educational "musical conversations and recitals" in Chiang Mai schools. On Saturday evening, February 23, Ban Wangtan Club in Handong again will host our annual public concert. This is free of charge and we welcome you warmly.

The Chiang Mai Music Festival owes a great debt of gratitude to those who helped so abundantly to make the 2006 and 2007 Festivals such a success. New supporters such as you enable the Chiang Mai Music Festival to take root and flourish.

Thrilling Young Artists