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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