![]() Not quite a “sampler” in the jargon of record productions – possibly rather a taste-teaser for the novice into Javanese gamelan, and a novelty for the curious connoisseur. ![]() We wanted to design a tapestry of sounds and forms of the artistic music of Central Java, employing the essential components of that rich and complex aural world. And the pieces are selected sections of longer classical compositions, or short self-contained pieces, or improvisations on classical themes – all performed by outstanding Javanese musicians (with the exception of the Gong sequence). Small groups of instruments are heard – often just one at a time. This is music of the traditional repertoire – even when not taken directly from classical compositions, it still speaks the language of tradition. ![]() The colours of the Javanese gamelan – its timbres and voices – are presented in this collection of pieces, recorded in Surakarta between 19. ![]()
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