Javanese Gamelan Workshop
2:30 p.m. | Workshop: for NEC students only
Don’t miss this opportunity to try your hand at instruments of the Javanese Gamelan! Exclusively for NEC students.
4 p.m. | Concert: open to the public
Following the workshop, enjoy a concert by Gamelan Laras Tantrum at 4:00pm in Burnes Hall
Featuring guest artist, I.M. Harjito. Free and open to the public!
Concert Program:
Gendhing Pengawe, pelog nem
Gendhing Bondhet, kalajengaken ladrang Sri Sinuba, pelog nem
Gendhing Hasrikaton, minggah ladrang Manis Betawen, pelog barang
About the performers:
Gamelan Laras Tentrem, founded in 1979 as the Boston Village Gamelan, was one of the first independent gamelan ensembles in America dedicated to the performance of traditional music of Central Java. The ensemble has been mentored by prominent Javanese musicians including I.M. Harjito, Sumarsam, Wakidi Hardjo Martoyo and Darsono Hadiraharjo.