Singa Nglaras Gamelan Ensemble

Singa Nglaras means “relaxing lion” (the word “nglaras” means both to “relax” and “to harmonize, tune”). The Ensemble’s primary motivation is the relaxed enjoyment and appreciation of gamelan music. While we take relaxing seriously, we also believe we can enjoy gamelan music more, appreciate it better, and ultimately enjoy ourselves better, if we penetrate into the more complex aspects of gamelan music and play more complex musical compositions.

Thursday, July 10, 2008

Ladrang Gunungsari by Singa Nglaras and NAFA Gamelan

'Gunungsari' is a Javanese male solo dance with mask in putra halus stle from the Panji stories. This dance is about Gunungsari who is looking for his beloved one, but he cannot find her. In the dance, the mask is brought to life by the dancer.

Performed by NAFA and NUS Gamelan Ensembles, Dancer: Ms Nunuk Sri Rahayu