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KLENENGAN: Gamelan Music for Contemplation, November 7, 2021

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Experience the relaxing, rich textures of gamelan music in an evening of longer, meditative pieces for Javanese gamelan.

The Sumunar Gamelan Ensemble, directed by Joko Sutrisno, played traditional Javanese gendhing in an open, informal house concert. All were welcome, coming when they could and staying as long as they liked, perhaps bringing a favorite pillow or your favorite book. Everyone was asked to please wear a mask to cover their nose and mouth, for the protection of everyone involved.

Klenengan

Sunday, November 7, 2021, 4:30-7:30 p.m.
Sumunar Studio
512 North Prior Avenue, St. Paul 55104

Free admission – contributions gratefully accepted.

This Gamelan Music program taught and leaded by Joko Sutrisno, a fiscal year 2021 recipient of a Creative Support for Individuals grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board. 

This project was made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.

Gamelan and Dance Workshops – Free! – Saturday, September 18

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Experience for yourself the excitement and fun of Javanese gamelan or dance in this ‘hands-on’ workshop. Even if you have never played a musical instrument before or had any formal dance training, by the end of the workshop, you will find yourself playing or dancing with other participants.

The workshops will be held Saturday, September 18th, in the Sumunar Studio (512 North Prior Avenue, St. Paul). The dance workshop runs from 1:00 to 2:00, followed by the gamelan workshop from 2:15 to 3:45. Come to one, or the other, or both!

Suitable for adults and children age 6 and older. No previous experience necessary.

To better plan for the workshop, please register using this link.