"rhythmic intricacy, hypnotic patterns, sheer sonic power and refreshingly different tunings" Alan Wells, NZ Listener, May 29, 1999
Gamelan Padhang Moncar is an Indonesian (Javanese) percussion orchestra based at the New Zealand School of Music (Victoria University campus) in Wellington.
Our repertoire includes traditional Javanese music and new compositions by New Zealand composers.
We are available for functions, receptions, conferences, weddings, workshops and concerts.
Look out for us on TV One's "Asia Downunder" soon (Sunday morning)
Sunday 5 September - Percussion day includes Balinese gamelan @ 11.30am...
Percussion Day with Colin Currie, plus special guests
In partnership with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, the New Zealand School of Music presents an exciting Percussion Day. Percussionist Colin Currie has established a unique reputation for his charismatic and virtuosic performances of works by today’s leading composers, and has appeared with many of the world’s most important orchestras. During the Percussion Day Colin will present a clinic on solo percussion and perform a short solo recital. The day will also feature the percussion section of the NZSO and well as other special guests.
Sunday 5 September, 9am-4pm
Adam Concert Room, New Zealand School of Music, Kelburn Campus
Free Entry
Musicians and dancers from the highlands of West Sumatra
A large group of senior musicians and dancers will be in Wellington for a few days only.
Concert at Adam Concert Room (ACR), NZ School of Music, Sunday 26 September, 7pm
Also workshops and performances at Te Papa on Saturday 25 and a randai workshop at VUW on Monday 27
See our "What's on" page for details - all events are free
Balinese gamelan music and compositions by I Wayan Gde Yudane - Sunday 17 October 2010, ACR, NZ School of Music
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What does gamelan sound like? Click here for a list of mp3 samples of Gamelan Padhang Moncar (traditional and new).
What does Padhang Moncar mean?
This Javanese name can be interpreted in several ways.
Padhang is brightness or daylight.
Moncar means growing or developing vigorously.
Padhang Moncar can refer to the sunrise (the growing light), and the fact that in Aotearoa we are the first gamelan in the world to see the new day. Padhang Moncar can also be interpreted as harmony and growth and thus the name can reflect the aspirations of the group.
