Luang Pradit Pairoh
Luang Pradith Pairoh Sorn Silpabanleng ( th, ศร ศิลปบรรเลง, , 6 August 1881 – 8 March 1954), commonly known by his title as Luang Pradit Pairoh (, also spelled Pradit Phairoh, ) was a Thai musician who was famous in playing Thai instruments and composed original Thai song. Biography Luang Pradit Pairoh had the original name "Sorn". He was born on 6 August 1881 at Dowadeung Sub-district, Amphawa District, Samut Songkhram Province, in the reign of King Rama V. He was the son of Mr.Sin and Mrs.Yim Sinbanleng. His father was owner of a gamelan band and was Pra Pradit Pairoh's disciple (Mee Duriyangkul). Musical ability Sorn could play Khong wong yai when he was five years old. When he was eleven years old, he began to study how to play gamelan. He played xylophone swiftly since childhood. He was taught by his father until he was able to perform the best performance in the Mae Klong River basin. This made him more popular among musicians. In 1900, when ...
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