Javanese shadow puppetry at UC Davis

Wayang Kulit (Javanese Shadow Play) UC Davis, Recital Hall, Ann E. Pitzer Center Thursday, April 17, 6 PM Free Step into the enchanting world of ancient myth, epic drama, resonant bronze, and acrobatic puppetry with Hanoman in Action, a mesmerizing and action-packed Javanese wayang kulit shadow play, with master puppeteer from Central Java, Ki Hanggoro Murti. Under the expert musical direction of Midiyanto, and graced with the sublime vocals of Heni Savitri, Gamelan Sari Raras accompanies the youthful energy and excitement of Java’s rising star puppeteer with the rich gong reverberations and compelling percussion of the traditional Javanese gamelan orchestra. A graduate of the Indonesian Art Institute where he studied the art of traditional Javanese shadow puppetry, Ki Hanggoro Murti brings to life the epic Ramayana story with fiery puppet battles featuring the beloved Hanoman white monkey king. Children and adults alike enjoy the Javanese tradition of moving around the performance space to view the show from multiple angles: in front of the screen to see puppets moving magically as intricately layered shadows, and alternately viewing the expert manipulations of the puppeteer and gamelan orchestra from behind the screen. Ki Hanggoro Murti’s performance of this timeless art form with Gamelan Sari Raras promises an unforgettable journey into the heart of Java’s artistic and philosophical heritage. Additional performances: UC Berkeley, Hertz Hall Sunday, April 13, 7:30 PM General: $16, Seniors: $12, Children: $5 https://events.berkeley.edu/music/event/284177-javanese-gamelan-shadowplay Indonesia & India in California Festival April 19, 11 AM Crowden Music School 1475 Rose Street, Berkeley Free San Francisco International Arts Festival May 11, 7pm Community Music Center 544 Capp Street, San Francisco Early Bird: $20 (Ends March 31), Advance: $25, Door: $28 Sample Video: https://youtu.be/nN4kTeJhuow - Ki Midiyanto with Gamelan Sari Raras https://youtu.be/vyLZ4u9T9jM - Ki Hanggoro Murti fight scene Sample Audio: Gamelan Sari Raras with Ki Midiyanto ft singer Heni Savitri April 28, 2018 https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Ifrx43dYQpN9wPys28ElDLB4UKSZcQ2B/view?usp=share_link More info: midiyanto.weebly.com Mailing list signup: https://mailchi.mp/459ccaf93693/sari-raras

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