I. Classical Gendings

Gamelan of Central Java
I. Classical Gendings
Faculty of the Music Conservatory of Surakarta
Felmay / Dunya 8041

Contents:

  1. Gending "Anglirmendung" (pelog barang)
  2. Gending "Tunggul Kawung" (pelog barang)
  3. Gending "Danaraja" (slendro sanga)

Performers: Nyi Cendaniraras (pesindhen - vocal); Faculty of the Music Conservatory of Surakarta / Sekolah Tinggi Seni Indonesia (STSI)

Playing time: 50'

Recording date: June 2001 (Surakarta)

This is a very appealing program, but a bit short. It makes a nice start to this interesting series, but does not break any new ground at this point. The majority of the program by length, the Gending Danaraja - perhaps my favorite Gending - is also available on two other recordings on the main list, although neither includes voices as this one does.

The other volumes in this developing series:

Gamelan of Central Java
II. Ceremonial Music
Kraton Surakarta / Istana Mangkunagaran
Felmay / Dunya 8042
Gamelan of Central Java
III. Modes and Timbres
Musicians of STSI Surakarta
Felmay / Dunya 8073
Gamelan of Central Java
IV. Spiritual Music
Musicians of STSI Surakarta
Felmay / Dunya 8074
Gamelan of Central Java
V. Gaya Yogyakarta
Musicians of RRI Yogyakarta
Felmay / Dunya 8075
Gamelan of Central Java
VI. Kraton Surakarta
Musicians of STSI and Kraton Surakarta
Felmay / Dunya 8103
Gamelan of Central Java
VII. Edge of Tradition
Musicians of STSI Surakarta
Felmay / Dunya 8104
Gamelan of Central Java
VIII. Court Music Treaures
Musicians of STSI and Kraton Surakarta
Felmay / Dunya 8119
Gamelan of Central Java
IX. Songs of Wisdom and Love
Musicians of STSI
Felmay / Dunya 8120
Gamelan of Central Java
X. Sindhen Trio
Musicians of ISI & STSI Surakarta
Felmay / Dunya 8144
Gamelan of Central Java
XI. Music of Remembrance
Musicians of ISI Surakarta
Felmay / Dunya 8145
Gamelan of Central Java
XII. Pangkur One
Felmay / Dunya 8166
Gamelan of Central Java
XIII. Pangkur Two
Felmay / Dunya 8167
Gamelan of Central Java
XIV. Ritual Sounds of Sekaten
Felmay / Dunya 8168

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T. M. McComb