Archived Webcast of the November 11, 2018 performance at Asia Sociey, New York with Musicians and Dancers from the Court of Hamengkubuwono X, Sultan of Yogyakarta

By Gamelan Kusuma Laras | Published: November 19, 2018

Bedhaya: The Epitome of Javanese Dance

Music and Dance of Yogyakarta: Mask and Puppet Dances

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Archived Webcast of the Wayang Kulit Performance at Asia Society, May 14, 2016

By Gamelan Kusuma Laras | Published: May 19, 2016

 

 

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The complete webcast can be viewed here

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December 2012 | Gathotkaca Gandrung

By Gamelan Kusuma Laras | Published: March 25, 2013

Gathotkaca Gandrung from Ronald L. C. Kienhuis on Vimeo.

Gathutkaca Gandrung is a popular dance in the Surakarta (the court city in Central Java also known as Solo) style. This dance depicts Gathutkaca, a beloved hero from Javanese mythology, dressing himself and dreaming of the object of his affections, Pregiwa, the daughter of Arjuna. Gathutkaca possesses magical powers which enable him to fly, and is a fierce warrior, but never uses a weapon in battle. The dance is in the gagah style, a forceful and powerful male style, used for the roles of strongly built kasatriyas, soldiers and generals.

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December 2007: Gendhing Kombang Mara

By Gamelan Kusuma Laras | Published: December 1, 2007

Video by Ronald L. C. Kienhuis

Gamelan Kusuma Laras, directed by I.M. Harjito.
An excerpt of Gendhing Kombang Mara, pelog lima from the concert, Music and Dance of Java, performed in New York, December 1, 2007.

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