Gamelan in the Garden
Stroll through the Garden and delight in the sights and sounds of Balinese gamelan. This year, Sekar Jaya’s ensembles will be performing in three different locations throughout the Garden. Admission to the garden is free for San Francisco residents.
1-1:30pm — Gender Wayang in the Fountain Plaza (free with admission)
Music for the Balinese shadow puppet theater (wayang) is provided by four musicians playing ten-keyed gender—one of Bali’s most technically challenging yet rewarding instruments.
1:30-2:20pm — Jegog in the Great Meadow (free with admission)
Originating from Western Bali, it is an orchestra of bamboo marimbas, with keys (tubes) ranging from small to gigantic. The largest tubes, up to three meters long, are used for the bass jegogan, for which the ensemble is named.
Special Ticketed Add-ons in the Celebration Garden
2:30-3:30pm — Artist Meet & Greet in the Celebration Garden (limited capacity)
For the first time ever, Gamelan Sekar Jaya is hosting a meet & greet! Attendees will be able to chat with our beloved Balinese guest and local artistic directors, as well as some of our local ensemble coordinators and performers. Come for inspiring conversation and stay for some tasty snacks and drinks, including Indonesian desserts, wine, tea, and coffee.
3:30-5:30 — Gong Kebyar and Angklung in the Celebration Garden (limited capacity)
Final Gamelan performance, seating provided.
Additional Information
This season, Gamelan Sekar Jaya’s Guest Artistic Directors are Ida Bagus Made Widnyana and Ida Ayu Arya Wayan Satyani. Sekar Jaya’s Jegog ensemble is directed by local Jegog Director, I Gede Oka Artha Negara. Sekar Jaya’s Gender, Angklung, Dance, and Gong Kebyar ensembles are excited to present new works at this year’s Gamelan in the Garden, created by our Guest Artistic Directors. Click here to learn more about these artists.
Gamelan Sekar Jaya is excited to be joined by Harmonic Drift, an immersive and interactive percussion ensemble-on-wheels, sure to bring out everyone’s inner child through playful and joyous exploration.
Limited seating available at the venue. Please bring a blanket or chair.
Event Links
Website: https://go.evvnt.com/3653709-0
