Featuring guest artists from Indonesia: Ki Gunarto Gunotalijendro, Sutendri Yusuf, Dunung Basuki Kurniawan, Angger Widhi Asmara and with sinden, Heni Savitri. Directed by Midiyanto & Ben Brinner.
"Sari Kudup Palwaga" is the climactic battle ini the Javanese version of the Ramayana, the clash between raksasas (ogres or giants) and the monkey forces marshaled by the white monkey Hanoman in support of Prince Rama. At stake is the rescue of Rama's love Sinta who has been kidnapped by Rahwana, the raksasa king of Alengka, and held in the garden palace on that island. We present the story today as wayang padhat, a condensed form of shadow play that compresses into 90 minutes a story are that could take up 8 hours in traditional wayang.
Featuring the harmonious ensemble of Gamelan Sari Raras, this rendition rejuvenates the ancient Ramayana with shimmering gamelan tones and expert shadow puppetry. Co-founder Ben Brinner, of UC Berkeley’s Music Department, reflects on the rare collaboration with renowned puppeteer Ki Gunarto Gunotalijendro and acclaimed Javanese musicians.
This narrative dives deep into the trials of Prince Rama and Sita, providing a Javanese take on their captivating story, with English summaries for a comprehensive understanding. Notably, the performance witnesses a confluence of talents from both Sari Raras and Sekar Jaya, embodying the spirit of unity in art.
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20 сен 2024
