Javanese Gamelan and the West
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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 je jávsky hudobník a popredný učenec gamelanu, ktorého celoživotná oddanosť tomuto tradičnému indonézskemu hudobnému umeniu formovala jeho akademickú aj umeleckú kariéru. Jeho hlboké znalosti gamelanu, získané formálnym vzdelaním a dlhoročnou pedagogickou praxou, mu umožnili preniknúť do jeho zložitostí. Prostredníctvom svojho výskumu a prednášok prispel k pochopeniu historických súvislostí a teoretických základov jávskej hudby a analyzoval vnútornú melódiu gamelanu. Jeho práca slúži ako most medzi tradičnými jávskymi hudobnými praktikami a západným akademickým svetom, čím obohacuje globálne chápanie tohto bohatého hudobného dedičstva.
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.
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.
History and Myth, Interculturalism and Interreligiosity
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.