1-21 July 2013
Gamelan Padhang Moncar and Gamelan Taniwha Jaya toured Indonesia presenting new works by Gareth Farr, Briar Prastiti, Jason Erskine, Anton Killin, Jack Hooker, Tristan Carter, Megan Collins and Annika Naschitski.
Listen to Jack Body and Gareth Farr talking about the tour on Radio New Zealand Concert.
We performed a programme of new compositions at the Yogyakarta International Gamelan Festival (Sunday 7 July). We also participated in a number of joint concerts at schools and universities in Yogya, Solo and Malang, and performed at the Car-Free Day in Solo on Sunday 14 July.
Gamelan Taniwha Jaya in Bali
Gamelan Taniwha Jaya debuted in Bali at Bentara Budaya Bali on Thursday 18 July performing new compositions for Balinese Gong Kebyar in a joint concert with Gamelan Gita Asmara (from Canada) and Wrdhi Swaram and Salukat (from Bali).
The tour was led by Budi Putra (our director) and Jack Body (our manager).
Itinerary:
- Tues 2 July - Gamelan Padhang Moncar Concert - Anjungan Jawa Tengah, Taman Mini Indonesia Indah 1pm-2:30pm
- Sat 6 July - Gamelan Padhang Moncar Joint concert - Universitas Gajah Mada, Yogyakarta, 1-3pm
- Sun 7 July - Gamelan Padhang Moncar and Gamelan Taniwha Jaya concert at Yogyakarta Gamelan Festival (evening)
- Wed 10 July - Gamelan Padhang Moncar Joint concert - SMPN 10 Solo (intermediate school) - 8-10pm
- Thur 11 July - Gamelan Padhang Moncar Joint concert - SMKN (Arts high school), Solo - 8-10pm
- Sun 14 July - Gamelan Padhang Moncar Concert at Car Free Day, Slamet Riyadi, Solo (early morning)
- Mon 15 July - Gamelan Padhang Moncar Joint concert with University of Malang at UNIBRAW (evening), Malang
- Thur 18 July - Gamelan Taniwha Jaya Joint concert at Bentara Budaya Bali (Gianyar, Bali) (evening)
Gamelan Padhang Moncar members: Budi Putra (director), Stephanie Cairns, Tristan Carter, Marie Direen, Jason Erskine, Carina Esguerra, Judith Exley, Jo Hilder, Alisa Hogan, Jack Hooker, Hayden Isaac, Michael Jones, Anton Killin, Annika Naschitzki, Helen O’Rourke, Briar Prastiti, Greg Street, Pippa Strom, Clare Tattersall.
Gamelan Taniwha Jaya members: Gareth Farr (director), Stephanie Cairns, Tristan Carter, Jason Erskine, Carina Esguerra, Jo Hilder, Jack Hooker, Michael Jones, Anton Killin, Briar Prastiti, Budi Putra, Greg Street, Svenda Strom, Clare Tattersall.
Acknowledgements: Gamelan Padhang Moncar would like to acknowledge the following institutions and individuals for their support of our tour to Indonesia:
| Institutions: | Personal: |
| Victoria University of Wellington New Zealand School of Music Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia Embassy of New Zealand in Jakarta Department of Tourism and Cultures of Yogyakarta The Local Government of Solo City |
Mrs Lyna Samosir Ash and Margaret Henderson Prof Samino and Family Mr. Ferry Sutedja Mr. I Gusti Nengah Nurata Mr. I Wayan Yudane |
| Bali Masari Villa and Spa Bentara Budaya Bali (BBB) Gadjah Mada University of Yogyakarta University of Brawijaya of Malang Yogyakarta Gamelan Festival (YGF) Taman Mini Indonesia Indah - Anjungan Jawa Tengah Padi Resort Malang SMP N 10 Surakarta SMK N 8 Surakarta Wayang Wong Sri Wedari PT Sri Rejeki Isman Omah Sinten Restaurant Boosted NZ |