The International Symposium ‘Classical Music of ASEAN on the World Stage’ 2015 was initiated in accordance with the goals and objectives of the establishment of the Princess Galyani Vadhana Institute of Music. This symposium aims to foster the communication of ideas and studies within the field of classical music, and to provide an engaging discussion platform for music scholars and professionals, both regional and international, committed to the study of classical music in the context of ASEAN.

The symposium offers a variety of academic activities and performances, such as presentations of keynote speakers and participants, panel discussions, exhibitions and concerts in various music disciplines such as performance, composition, pedagogy, musicology, and interdisciplinary that are related to the field of classical music in the context of ASEAN.

The initiation of this symposium, which will be held during the 9th and 11th September 2015, is of paramount importance for developing the quality of classical music education and research within the context of ASEAN in Southeast Asia.