Javanese Gamelan and the West
- 220pages
- 8 heures de lecture
Preeminant gamelan performer and scholar Sumarsam explores the concept of hybridity in performance traditions that have developed in the context of Javanese encounters with the West.
Sumarsam Livres
Sumarsam est un musicien javanais et un éminent spécialiste du gamelan, dont le dévouement de toute une vie à cet art musical traditionnel indonésien a façonné son parcours académique et artistique. Sa profonde compréhension du gamelan, cultivée par une formation formelle et un enseignement approfondi, lui permet de plonger dans ses intrications complexes. Grâce à ses recherches et à ses conférences, il a contribué à la compréhension des contextes historiques et des fondements théoriques de la musique javanaise, analysant la 'mélodie intérieure' du gamelan. Son travail sert de pont entre les pratiques musicales traditionnelles javanaises et le monde académique occidental, enrichissant l'appréciation mondiale de ce riche patrimoine musical.
Gamelan
- 368pages
- 13 heures de lecture
This work analyzes the music of Java and the development of the gamelan, an ensemble dominated by bronze percussion instruments. Drawing on sources ranging from 12th-century poetry to 20th-century nationalistic writing, it examines historical sources and contemporary cultural theory and criticism.
The In-Between in Javanese Performing Arts
History and Myth, Interculturalism and Interreligiosity
- 288pages
- 11 heures de lecture
Exploring the intricate interplay of myth and history, this comprehensive overview of Javanese performing arts highlights the significance of wayang and gamelan. Renowned scholar Sumarsam draws from his extensive experience to examine the dualities that shape these art forms and their evolution across various contexts, from traditional village rituals to contemporary cultural expressions. Through rigorous historical case studies, the book reveals how these performances reflect and influence Javanese culture, identity, and artistic expression, making it a vital resource for scholars and enthusiasts alike.